BALTIMORE - Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has withdrawn his challenge to Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman's trademark use of the No. 8.
In a decision to dismiss the case published Tuesday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office revealed that the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player filed to withdraw the challenge Monday after originally filing the challenge in July 2024.
Jackson's initial opposition to Aikman's application to trademark the No. 8 - featured prominently on clothing and other merchandise associated with the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback - argued that Aikman's trademark would ultimately create a false connection with himself, since he wears the No. 8 jersey for the Ravens and produces his own merchandise and branding featuring the number.
The move comes as Jackson con