Ronnie Stanley praises Lamar Jackson for being his authentic self in message to Ravens QB
Ronnie Stanley praises Lamar Jackson for being his authentic self in message to Ravens QB Baltimore offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley praised Lamar Jackson for his leadership and called the Ravens QB the most authentic person he's ever met
Ronnie Stanley turned down more money to return to Baltimore on a two-year deal, and quarterback Lamar Jackson was a major reason why. The talented offensive tackle has been linked with Jackson since 2018, and their bond covers more than just football.
Stanley wrote a heartfelt piece on "perseverance" and "powering through" for The Players Tribune, and delivered a heartfelt message on his MVP quarterback, calling Jackson the "most authentic person" he's ever met.
There were other guys who had my back, too. But 8 always had my back. I've never met a more authentic person in the NFL. He's the face of the franchise and has all the pressure in the world on his shoulders. He's got every incentive to just be a Company Man, and instead he comes in every day like his genuine self. Not trying to fit any mold, an elite competitor with that childlike joy for the game. I love it.
Stanley played the entire 2024 regular season, answering some questions about his durability. He also has the high-end tape to get paid. In 2024, Stanley tied for 11th among offensive tackles with a 92.5% pass-block win rate.
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