Two of the AFC’s high quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens and Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins, each skilled some dramatic highs final season however had disappointing finishes as each their groups had been eradicated within the playoffs by the Chiefs en path to Kansas Metropolis’s second straight Tremendous Bowl title.
Now, each Jackson and Tagovailoa are making comparable modifications for 2024 — enjoying at a decrease physique weight, in line with stories Tuesday.
The Athletic reported that the 6-foot-2 Jackson, the 2023 NFL MVP, checked into offseason group actions (OTAs) together with his weight all the way down to 205 kilos, which is 10 kilos fewer than his 2023 enjoying weight (215) and 25 kilos fewer than his 2022 weight (230). Which means the person broadly considered the most effective dual-threat quarterback within the league might be much more elusive subsequent 12 months.
In the meantime, NFL Media reported that the 6-foot-1 Tagovailoa has misplaced roughly 10-15 kilos from final season’s enjoying weight and now weighs 220 kilos. He is additionally searching for extra escapability within the backfield and the Dolphins.
Each Jackson and Tagovailoa have handled accidents of their NFL careers, however neither of their groups are reportedly fearful that their decrease weight will hinder their sturdiness however as an alternative enhance their skill to flee out of dangerous tackles. That might be key towards groups just like the Chiefs, who boast the most effective cross rushes within the NFL because of famous person defensive finish Chris Jones.
Sarcastically, Tagovailoa finds himself in a contract state of affairs similar to the one Jackson was in two years in the past. The No. 5 general choose within the 2020 NFL Draft is ready to play the fifth and ultimate 12 months of his rookie contract this coming season as extension discussions between the quarterback and group are ongoing.
Will Tua get a brand new contract?
Nonetheless, Tagovaiola seems to be going the extra conventional route, as he’s reportedly letting his agent deal with the discussions whereas he participates with the group in soccer actions through the offseason. Jackson famously negotiated with out an agent and didn’t comply with a brand new contract with the Ravens till the day of the 2023 NFL Draft when he agreed to signal a then-record five-year, $260 million deal.
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