Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was honored with his second-career MVP on Thursday night at the league’s annual NFL Honors. Here is a look back at his 2023 regular season that started with Jackson signing a five-year contract extension and ended with a quarterback on the move.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Lamar Jackson laugh as they take questions during a news conference in May after Jackson signed a five-year, $260 million contract extension. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.
Jackson passes under pressure during a Nov. 12 home game against the Cleveland Browns. (Kylie Cooper/The Baltimore Banner)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is seen between plays during the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.
Jackson looks to the sideline during the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. (Kylie Cooper/The Baltimore Banner)
Fans dance with a cutout of Lamar Jackson during the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.
Fans dance with a cutout of Jackson during the AFC title game. (Kylie Cooper/The Baltimore Banner)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) reacts after an incomplete toss during overtime against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.
Jackson reacts to an incomplete pass during overtime of the Sept. 24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. (Kylie Cooper/The Baltimore Banner)
Jackson speaks with tight end Isaiah Likely during a preseason game against the Washington Commanders. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field after beating the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2023. The Ravens won, 56-19, to secure the best record in the AFC.
Jackson walks off the field after the Ravens beat the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 31. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Jackson and wide receiver Zay Flowers connect on the sideline after connecting on the field for a touchdown against the L.A. Rams on Dec. 10. (Kylie Cooper/The Baltimore Banner)
Baltimore Ravens #8 Lamar Jackson and #15 Nelson Agholor celebrate a TD in the second quarter.
Jackson and wide receiver Nelson Agholor celebrate a touchdown pass. (Kylie Cooper/The Baltimore Banner)
Baltimore Ravens fans cheer from their seats during a playoff game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024.
Ravens fans enjoy the playoff victory over the Texans. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Lamar smiles after OBJ put a “Top 10” necklace on him after the game.
Jackson smiles after wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. put a Top 10 necklace around his neck. (Kylie Cooper/The Baltimore Banner)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.
Jackson warms up before the playoff game against Houston. (Kylie Cooper/The Baltimore Banner)
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson slaps hands with fans at M&T Bank Stadium before the Ravens face the Texans in the season opener against the Houston Texans.
Jackson slaps hands with fans before the season opener against the Texans. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens scrambles with the ball during the second half of the game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Jackson scrambles during the home game against the Browns. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 embrace prior to the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Jackson and coach John Harbaugh embrace. (Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)

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