Lamar Jackson spoke it into existence. And the signing of Jaire Alexander could help spark a Lamar Jackson extension. At a minimum, it can't hurt the Ravens' effort to get a deal done. In 2023, Baltimore's decision to give receiver Odell Beckham $15 million in full guarantees on a one-year deal absolutely helped mend fences with Jackson — and ultimately to get him signed.

After seven years apart, Lamar Jackson and Jaire Alexander will finally team up once again. On Wednesday, the Baltimore Ravens announced the signing of Alexander, a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback who was released by the Green Bay Packers last week.

Alexander joins a Ravens team that has been struggling to get over the hump come every January.