SAN FRANCISCO — The Baltimore Ravens might be in the middle of a scorching head coaching search, but their franchise quarterback is busy keeping things cool in the Bay Area. Just days before the Pro Bowl Games kickoff on Tuesday, Feb. 3, Lamar Jackson has gone viral yet again—not for a spin move, but for serving high-quality H2O to his AFC teammates.
The MVP of… Water?
In a clip that instantly racked up millions of views on X (formerly Twitter), Jackson was spotted patrolling the AFC sidelines at the Moscone Center, meticulously handing out hydration to winded stars like Josh Allen and Ja’Marr Chase. The video, captioned “Lamar Jackson made sure everyone was hydrated,” is a hilarious callback to his famous 2020 Pro Bowl stint where he first debuted his “water boy” skills.
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It’s the kind of loose, infectious energy the league loves during Pro Bowl week. While the skills competition and Flag Football game on Tuesday (8 p.m. ET on ESPN) are technically about “competition,” the real show is the chemistry between the league’s elite. Jackson, wearing the dark AFC kit, looked far more relaxed than you’d expect for a quarterback whose team just parted ways with long-time head coach John Harbaugh.
“Man, he’s QB1 and RB1, and now he wants to be the water boy too? Stop trying to take everyone’s job, Lamar! Seriously though, that’s just who he is. Humble. But don’t ask him for a towel, he charges for those.” — Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills QB (AFC Teammate)
The Context: Laughs Amidst the Chaos
While this viral clip is all smiles, the subtext surrounding Jackson’s appearance in San Francisco is heavy. Reports surfaced this week that Jackson is heavily involved in the Ravens’ search for a new offensive identity, with rumors swirling around Kliff Kingsbury as a potential target. Seeing Jackson in good spirits is a massive signal to Ravens Flock: their leader is locked in, unbothered, and ready to recruit.
What’s Next?
The fun and games turn slightly more competitive on Tuesday night. The AFC vs. NFC Flag Football game airs live from the Moscone Center at 8 p.m. ET. Expect Jackson to trade the water bottles for the pigskin as he tries to help the AFC snap the NFC’s recent winning streak in the formatted games. Don’t be surprised if he draws up a trick play—or a trick pour—before the night ends.
