Fans support Lamar Jackson over recent controversy labeling the Ravens star 'anti-gay'

Lamar Jackson's 2022 season might be rockier than expected. While the Baltimore Ravens aren't doing badly, fans have been harsh on Jackson and his game. The same applied after the Week 12, 28-27 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars.Apparently, a few people online thought he was unworthy of leading the team after the narrow loss. Following a now-deleted response from the quarterback, Jackson was called out for homophobic comments. While many agreed that Lamar Jackson could have used more tact, some stood by the NFL star. Here's Jackson's reaction:Warning NSFW LanguageBarstool Sports@barstoolsportsLamar put this guy in a body bag665613240Lamar put this guy in a body bag https://t.co/BzXLJqfquFSome fans have been supporting the 25-year-old on social media, referring to the homophobic label as unfair to their star QB:Kip Smithers@Chughes612If I was Lamar Jackson and Felicia Jones I’d already have a lawyer hired to the sue the shit out of ESPN for defamation for labeling me homophobic more than once.2389390If I was Lamar Jackson and Felicia Jones I’d already have a lawyer hired to the sue the shit out of ESPN for defamation for labeling me homophobic more than once.The Ravens Realm@RealmRavensThe media won’t share this about Lamar Jackson so I’m here to do it 1999401The media won’t share this about Lamar Jackson so I’m here to do it 💜 https://t.co/WdpERxme8oChris Williamson@CWilliamson44We stand with Lamar Jackson!5635727We stand with Lamar Jackson! https://t.co/o1yWjMHHGj10-1 #FlyEaglesFly@_LongLiveKobeESPN just straight lied on Lamar Jackson per usual364135087ESPN just straight lied on Lamar Jackson per usual https://t.co/ka3WN7nGyoYuni 🇵🇦@Soggy_Waffles7@renaldo1971 @_LongLiveKobe You can’t say is a nice weather today because some sensitive specimen might get hurt43@renaldo1971 @_LongLiveKobe You can’t say is a nice weather today because some sensitive specimen might get hurtKnightress@Mariefi61868230@_LongLiveKobe How did ESPN, get that Lamar is anti-gay, out of this tweet? Just starting crap. Next, they'll tell him to apologize. He shouldn't, because he didn't say anything against LGBTQ.8355@_LongLiveKobe How did ESPN, get that Lamar is anti-gay, out of this tweet? Just starting crap. Next, they'll tell him to apologize. He shouldn't, because he didn't say anything against LGBTQ.Blu Brown@BiGBLuBrOwN21@_LongLiveKobe Espn trying to get Lamar canceled smh458@_LongLiveKobe Espn trying to get Lamar canceled smhMarycraddock77@gmail.com@marycraddock77@barstoolsports It’s funny how all these ppl are running their mouths about Lamar, not one of you have ever been a millionaire, and never will be! Lamar can buy every broke person on Twitter! He can say what he wants to defend himself!361@barstoolsports It’s funny how all these ppl are running their mouths about Lamar, not one of you have ever been a millionaire, and never will be! Lamar can buy every broke person on Twitter! He can say what he wants to defend himself!luke@21_luuke@scottpannier @barstoolsports What’s wrong with what he said? You think people should be able to talk shit with no retaliation?13439@scottpannier @barstoolsports What’s wrong with what he said? You think people should be able to talk shit with no retaliation?BrunoIzBack07@IliieTurtles007@Ringostahh34 @barstoolsports Freedom of speech ain't a good look? How inconvenient for you.2791@Ringostahh34 @barstoolsports Freedom of speech ain't a good look? How inconvenient for you.Most fans said that what Jackson said did not make him homophobic, and it was just him getting mad at a troll. Furthermore, some fans even wondered if those words could even be considered homophobia.Furthermore, fans wondered if people were just trying to get Jackson canceled for something he said. They even wanted Jackson to sue the people who defamed him, with some sharing positive content about the 25-year-old.Most were against Jackson's statement entirely, seeing casual homophobia in his words. Others thought that Jackson, as a leader, should not have made such a statement, comparing him to players like Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes.Lamar Jackson lashes out at the reporter who referred to him as 'anti-gay'Though some fans support Lamar Jackson, the Ravens star did not shy away from coming forward with a statement of his own:&quot;@jamisonhensley This is Defamation of my character, Because not once have I ever mentioned or disrespect anyone's Sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, Religion or Race. Your reaching...&quot;Lamar Jackson@Lj_era8@jamisonhensley This is Defamation of my character, Because not once have I ever mentioned or disrespect anyone’s Sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, Religion or Race. Your reaching…253333991@jamisonhensley This is Defamation of my character, Because not once have I ever mentioned or disrespect anyone’s Sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, Religion or Race. Your reaching…Lamar Jackson - Carolina Panthers v Baltimore RavensDespite his words being open to interpretation, Jackson made it clear to everyone that he does not believe them to be homophobic. Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho chimed in on the wider situation, stating that he was indeed worried for Jackson:&quot;It's cool to wear your emotions on your sleeve. But that Lamar Jackson tweet is a prime example of when keeping it real goes way wrong. You can't keep it all the way real.&quot;Acho continued:&quot;Because if I'm a billion dollar owner, and I'm looking on your social media, see, and you're telling fans to go eat X, Y and Z, and now you're being accused of homophobic tweets, that is going to be problematic.&quot;While we cannot speak to Jackson's intent, his anger-filled words can prove to be problematic for him. Especially when he is playing for a new contract. We will see if there is more to add to this storyline over the coming days.