When Alexander came to the Under Armour Performance Center last month, it was truly intended to only be a free agent visit. After being released by the Green Bay Packers, he didn’t know where he was going to write his next chapter.
Alexander and Lamar Jackson had long talked about reuniting in the NFL after being college teammates and friends at Louisville. And had it not been for Jackson’s recruiting, Alexander admitted he probably would have explored more options.
But when Alexander arrived at the Under Armour Performance Center, the connection extended beyond Jackson. On the same day, Alexander agreed to a one-year deal worth a reported $4 million, reportedly turning down multiple offers of more money.
Now, a couple of days into training camp, the honeymoon is still going. It seems Alexander and the Ravens are a perfect marriage.
“I’m in love. What can I say?” Alexander said Thursday. “The weather is great. The fans are great. The city is great, so I think I’m in a great place.
“Vibes never lie. I am big on energy and energy exchange, so I got good vibes here, and it seemed like they wanted me here, and they cared. So, that played the biggest part in it.”