ESPN.com · Oct 8, 2021
Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson wants protection for all QBs, not just himself
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said Thursday that he isn't looking for any special treatment from referees.
This comes three days after Jackson retweeted fans who complained that the 2019 NFL MVP was not getting flags for some late hits in Sunday's 23-7 win in Denver.
"I just feel we should be protecting all quarterbacks in the league, not just myself," Jackson said Thursday. "Everyone should be included in that, especially while we're in the pocket -- our leg area and stuff like that. Football is football. Guys get aggressive sometimes. Stuff happens. Probably don't mean it. I'd like the ref to throw the flag, though, if they catch it."
