Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson said Monday that he has requested a trade from the Ravens as the team "has not been interested in meeting my value" in contract talks.

We love the way he plays, we love his mindset, his charisma, his style -- everything about him we love him." Asked whether he thought the timing of Jackson's tweet Monday was to exert pressure, Harbaugh responded, "I really don't know. He's going to be happy to be out there playing, too. He's going to be fired up to play. Last week, the NFL warned teams in a memo that they are permitted to negotiate only with Jackson because he does not have an NFLPA-certified agent. Lamar has handled it with class." "That's the guy I want to see be our quarterback. His last interaction with Jackson was through a text message about the offense and the coaching staff. Schefter and Mortensen reported in September that Jackson wants a fully guaranteed deal similar to Watson's. "I don't have a crystal ball. I love Lamar Jackson." No matter how far I go or where my career takes me, I'll continue to be close to my fans of Baltimore Flock nation and the entire State of Maryland.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson announced that he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens via his Twitter account.

The non-exclusive designation allows Jackson to negotiate with other teams, but there has been no report of another club approaching the 2019 NFL MVP nearly two ...

Along with the ability to negotiate with other teams, Jackson's non-exclusive tag means a couple of other things too. The non-exclusive tag pays nearly $13 million less than the exclusive designation, coming in at $32.4 million, and the Ravens have the ability to match any offer sheet presented to Jackson. Jackson has spent five seasons with the Ravens, who selected him with the final pick of the first round back in 2018 out of Louisville. "I want to first thank you all for all of the love and support you consistently show towards me. The non-exclusive designation allows Jackson to negotiate with other teams, but there has been no report of another club approaching the 2019 [NFL](/nfl/) MVP nearly two weeks into the new league year. As of March 2nd I requested a trade from the Ravens organization for which the Ravens has not been interested in meeting my value, any and everyone that's has met me or been around me know I love the game of football and my dream is to help a team win the super bowl.

PHOENIX — The twists and turns of the NFL offseason roll on. Following months of contract negotiations, Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson announced Monday that ...

We love the way he plays, we love his mindset, his charisma, his style and the way he is in the locker room. I love being the coach of a team where he’s the quarterback for us.” “I’m following it very closely just like everybody else is here and looking forward to a resolution. “A lot of guys have wanted to come here and play and there’s a lot of excitement around the organization and it’s a cool thing to be a part of.” Everything about him, we love him. … We love him.

There's a coaches breakfast at the annual league meeting every year where members of the media can sit down with each head coach. The AFC portion of the ...

[made a list of potential landing spots](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-lamar-jackson-requests-trade-colts-patriots-among-11-logical-landing-spots-for-former-mvp/) for Jackson and we have the Colts at No. Under a sign-and-trade, the Colts might not have to surrender two first-round picks -- they would have to work out the exact terms with the Ravens -- but no matter what the final cost would end up being, it would almost certainly be a steep price. Under that scenario, the Colts would have to send two first-round picks to Baltimore. [NFL](/nfl/) when he revealed that [he has requested a trade out of Baltimore](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-jackson-announces-he-has-requested-a-trade-says-ravens-not-interested-in-meeting-my-value/). "I don't necessarily know if (trading up is) the right course of business," One of the coaches who was talking when Jackson tweeted out his trade demand was new Colts coach Shane Steichen.

Lamar Jackson tweeted that he requested a trade on March 2. John Harbaugh said the Ravens are still building the offense around Jackson.

That can be figured out, that can be worked out. Asked if he anticipates Jackson will be his starter Week 1, Harbaugh said, "I do." Harbaugh said the Ravens are preparing as if Jackson will be their quarterback moving forward.

The 49ers do not appear to be in a position to pursue Lamar Jackson and want to keep their strong roster together.

“When you look at our roster, we got a lot of really good football players who are under contract,” Lynch said. The 49ers ended up signing Darnold to a deal that could pay him $3.85 million. “We’ve continued to study him throughout.” Purdy is less than three weeks into an approximate six-month process to get fully cleared after elbow surgery. So when it comes to draft capital and cap dollars, it is going to take a lot for any team to add Jackson. And there is certain to be speculation tying Jackson to any team without a clear-cut starting quarterback.

El mariscal de campo estelar dio a conocer en redes sociales que busca salir de Baltimore porque el equipo no ha mostrado interés en pagar por su valor.

Jackson fue elegido Jugador Más Valioso de la NFL después de la campaña del 2019. Su récord de 45-16 (.738) es el cuarto mejor entre los quarterbacks que debutaron en la era del Super Bowl, únicamente detrás de Schefter y Mortensen reportaron en septiembre que Jackson quiere un contrato totalmente garantizado similar al de Watson. "Violaciones a esta norma pueden resultar en la desaprobación de una oferta calificada o de un contrato de jugador que suscriban el Sr. Los Ravens colocaron la etiqueta de franquicia no exclusiva en Jackson, quien se representa a sí mismo y puede firmar una oferta calificada con otro equipo. "Amo el fútbol americano y mi sueño es ayudar a un equipo a ganar el Super Bowl", escribió en su cuenta de Twitter, agregando que los aficionados de los Ravens "son grandiosos, pero tuve que tomar una decisión de negocios que fuera la mejor para mi familia y para mí.

Lamar Jackson dijo el lunes que ha pedido ser intercambiado por los Ravens de Baltimore. En una serie de mensajes en Twitter, el quarterback estrella dijo ...

Los Ravens contrataron a Todd Monken, de Georgia, para ocupar esa posición al final de la temporada pasada. El 7 de marzo, los Ravens le colocaron la etiqueta de jugador franquicia no exclusiva a Jackson, y dijeron que tenían la esperanza de alcanzar un acuerdo a largo plazo con él. Jackson se ha lesionado al final de las dos temporadas pasadas, y los Ravens no han llegado al Juego de Campeonato de la AFC con él.

El quarterback usó su cuenta de Twitter para quejarse nuevamente del que todavía es su equipo y le pidió a sus fans que no crean todo lo que se dice de él.

Es un proceso, lo sigo muy de cerca, como todos los que están aquí, y espero una resolución”, dijo Harbaugh en la reunión de propietarios de la NFL en Phoenix. Eso significa que el quarterback puede escuchar ofertas de otros equipos y Baltimore tiene la opción de igualarlas para poder retenerlo. Agrega que “cualquiera que me haya conocido o haya estado cerca de mí sabe que amo el football y que mi sueño es poder ayudar a un equipo”.

El mariscal de campo, el Jugador Más Valioso de la NFL en 2019, hizo el anuncio en Twitter y allí reveló que hizo dicha solicitud el pasado 2 de marzo.

La pregunta es si otra franquicia estaría dispuesto a cumplir con las demandas de su contrato y potencialmente entregar dos selecciones de primera ronda en el proceso. A partir del 2 de marzo, solicité un canje a la organización de los Ravens ya que no han estado interesados en alcanzar mi valor, y todas las personas que me han conocido o han estado cerca de mí saben que amo el futbol y que mi sueño es ayudar a un equipo a ganar el Super Bowl. Los Ravens usaron la etiqueta de franquicia no exclusiva sobre Jackson el pasado 7 de marzo.

Lamar Jackson said in a tweet on Monday that he requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens earlier this month.

The question is whether another club would be willing to meet his contract demands and potentially surrender two first-round draft picks in the process. Lamar Jackson is a great player," he said. Up to now, we hadn't heard many concrete facts from Jackson's side of the negotiations. I don't think it's kind of a time as a coach I need to or he wants me to. Indianapolis did recently [sign](https://www.nfl.com/news/qb-gardner-minshew-signing-with-colts-reuniting-with-shane-steichen) [Gardner Minshew](https://www.nfl.com/players/gardner-minshew/) and holds the No. "If he's lining up there in the purple and black, he's gonna be all in. I'm just looking forward to getting back to football and I'm confident that's going to happen." And I'm gonna be all in with him. As of March 2nd I requested a trade from the Ravens organization for which the Ravens has not been interested in meeting my value, any and everyone that's has met me or been around me know I love the game of football and my dream is to help a team win the super bowl. "I'm not gonna get into deep discussions on where it's at, what we're doing or what we might do, but he's a really special player. Kraft noted that a decision like that would ultimately be up to head coach Bill Belichick. No matter how far I go or where my career takes me, I'll continue to be close to my fans of Baltimore Flock nation and the entire State of Maryland.

Lamar Jackson said he requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens on March 2, days before the team placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on him.

If Jackson reaches an agreement with another franchise, the Ravens have five days to match it or he will go to that team and the Ravens will receive two first-round picks as compensation. He took home NFL MVP honors in 2019, his first full season as Baltimore’s starting quarterback, and has helped lead the team to three playoff appearances in four seasons. “As of March 2nd I requested a trade from the Ravens organization for which the Ravens has not been interested in meeting my value, any and everyone that’s has (sic) met me or been around me know I love the game of football and my dream is to help a team win the super bowl. Harbaugh said he still expects Jackson to be the Ravens’ starting quarterback in 2023 and that “when Lamar gets back on this train, it’s moving full speed.” No matter how far I go or where my career takes me, I’ll continue to be close to my fans of Baltimore Flock nation and the entire State of Maryland. “I want to first thank you all for all of the love and support you consistently show towards me.

While the Baltimore Ravens listen to trade calls for their QB, Lamar Jackson will continue to look after his business.

Harbaugh reiterated that Jackson is still under contract and that he was expecting him to be the team’s starting quarterback this season. The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly emerged as a team that might make a run at Jackson if they don’t get a quarterback in the upcoming draft. I’ll continue to be close to my fans of Baltimore Flock nation and the entire State of Maryland. The former MVP denied that was true, but he confirmed that Francis is his business partner and the inventor of the home-fitness equipment system known as Entire Gym. “You got to realize the size of these athletes’ platforms are enormous.” Francis was flagged after trying to negotiate on behalf of Baltimore Ravens quarterback [Lamar Jackson](https://www.sportico.com/t/lamar-jackson/), who doesn’t have an agent but is working with multiple advisors.

Lamar Jackson revealed via Twitter he has requested a trade from the Ravens, saying the team "has not been interested in meeting my value."

With Jackson drawing no interest, even from quarterback needy teams, some observers charge that owners are colluding against Jackson and the idea of fully guaranteed deals. In each of the past two seasons, Jackson missed the final month of the season with injuries. DeCosta after the season had continued to express optimism a deal could get done before the franchise tag deadline, while Jackson has not met with the media since December, and his only public comments — including the trade request — have come via social media. DeCosta and the Ravens rarely make any negotiations public, but other than Watson’s, NFL owners have shown no inclination to give fully guaranteed deals. Throughout the past year or more, Harbaugh and general manager Eric DeCosta have publicly expressed optimism that the team would work out a long-term extension with their franchise quarterback, who exploded onto the scene in his second season in 2019. But Francis is not an agent certified by the NFL Players Association, and therefore by rule of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, is prohibited from being involved in any such negotiations.

Lamar Jackson dijo el lunes que ha pedido ser intercambiado por los Ravens de Baltimore. En una serie de mensajes en Twitter, el quarterback estrella dijo ...

Los Ravens contrataron a Todd Monken, de Georgia, para ocupar esa posición al final de la temporada pasada. El 7 de marzo, los Ravens le colocaron la etiqueta de jugador franquicia no exclusiva a Jackson, y dijeron que tenían la esperanza de alcanzar un acuerdo a largo plazo con él. Jackson se ha lesionado al final de las dos temporadas pasadas, y los Ravens no han llegado al Juego de Campeonato de la AFC con él.

If Jackson makes a deal with another team and the Ravens don't match, that team would owe Baltimore two first-round draft picks. Ravens coach John Harbaugh ...

In a memo sent to teams last week and obtained by The Associated Press, the NFL management council said a person who is not an NFLPA-certified agent may be contacting clubs and attempting to persuade them to negotiate with Jackson. Harbaugh tried to stay upbeat about the prospects of Jackson's return. Can't wait to get back on the grass and go to work, and I'm confident that's going to happen.” In a series of tweets, the star quarterback said he requested a trade as of March 2. The Ravens hired Georgia’s Todd Monken for that position after the end of last season. I'm excited, thinking about Lamar all the time, thinking about him as our quarterback.

Chris Ballard, gerente general de Indianapolis, ha prometido estudiar todas las opciones disponibles para l aposición de quarterback, incluyendo al estelar ...

[Gardner Minshew](https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol-americano/nfl/jugador/_/id/4038524/gardner-minshew), [Sam Ehlinger](https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol-americano/nfl/jugador/_/id/4241820/sam-ehlinger) y [Nick Foles](https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol-americano/nfl/jugador/_/id/14877/nick-foles) en plantilla, ninguno de los cuales es considerado una respuesta a largo plazo. "Pienso que siempre que tengas, en esa posición, la oportunidad de adquirir a un tipo, debes hacer tu tarea con respecto para ver si es plausible", subrayó Ballard. Purdy, un recluta de séptima ronda para los San Francisco 49ers la temporada pasada, tomó las riendas después de la lesión que acabó con la temporada de "No quiero tomar una decisión ciega sin toda la información", explicó Ballard, una indicación de que el equipo no estaba convencido en lo que se requería para ascender. "Si no sientes que tienes a uno que pueda cambiar absolutamente a la franquicia en términos de liderarte todos los años, creo que siempre vas a sentir algo de presión para acertar con ese jugador", comentó Ballard. Entre esas opciones está Jackson, quien recibió la designación no exclusiva de jugador franquicia por los Ravens, pero quien tiene la libertad de negociar con otros clubes.

Con la mira fija en Aaron Rodgers, los neoyorquinos no consideran otras opciones para la posición de quarterback.

Cortaron a [Braxton Berrios](https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol-americano/nfl/jugador/_/id/3123075/braxton-berrios) y traspasaron a [Elijah Moore](https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol-americano/nfl/jugador/_/id/4372414/elijah-moore) a los Cleveland Browns. [Allen Lazard](https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol-americano/nfl/jugador/_/id/3128390/allen-lazard) y [Mecole Hardman](https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol-americano/nfl/jugador/_/id/4035004/mecole-hardman) a una unidad que incluye al Novato Ofensivo del Año en la NFL, [Garrett Wilson](https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol-americano/nfl/jugador/_/id/4569618/garrett-wilson). Al final, sentimos que era una oportunidad para traer de regreso valor que necesitábamos, de regreso para el draft". También, apagó especulaciones en torno al puesto en la plantilla de Douglas dijo que no hay planes para que él y el gerente general de los Packers, Brian Gutekunst, sostengan charlas formales de canje en Phoenix, con Douglas señalando que "No hay un plazo urgente" para el canje. Jackson, quien publicó este lunes en redes sociales que había solicitado un canje el pasado 2 de marzo, recibió la etiqueta de jugador franquicia no exclusivo de los Ravens, y es liubre para negociar con cualquier equipo. Si no sucede para entonces, entonces podrían esperar hasta después del 1° de junio porque habría un significativo beneficio en el tema de tope salarial. "Podría ser una oportunidad para añadir un talento único, pero nos sentimos grandiosos respecto a nuestro grupo, como está armado actualmente". Claramente, los Jets no quieren parecer ansiosos mientras intentan fortalecer su posición de negociación con los Packers. Les gustaría recibirlo para una visita y examen físico en algún momento, si pueden acercarse a un contrato. "Antes que nada, Lamar Jackson es un jugador fantástico, pero donde estamos, sería peligroso y de mala fe si tomamos ese camino", comentó Douglas, un ex visor para los Ravens. Desde entonces, los dos equipos no han sido capaces de acordar la compensación del traspaso.

Kraft told reporters that rapper Meek Mill texted him three or four days ago to let him know that Jackson wants to be a Patriot. Kraft did not say the 26-year- ...

Kraft mentioned that the team is making changes that will set Jones up for success and noted that he is in the building every day. One option for Jackson are the [New England Patriots](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NE/new-england-patriots/) and owner Robert Kraft is not ruling it out. If it is not Jackson, Jones will likely get the starting nod, but even that is not guaranteed. The quarterback received a non-exclusive franchise tag this off-season, meaning he can negotiate with other teams and the Ravens have a chance to match any offer, or receive two first round picks if they decide not not to match. Belichick did not give much away on whether he is looking to bring in Jackson. Kraft announced that it is up to head coach Bill Belichick (

Patriots owner Robert Kraft said on Monday that rapper Meek Mill texted him stating star quarterback Lamar Jackson wants to come to New England.

[asked the Baltimore Ravens](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/lamar-jackson-says-he-requested-trade-baltimore-ravens?b&chrcontext=WCAU) to trade him. In addition to the two first-rounders, the Patriots likely would have to give Jackson a massive long-term deal with a boatload of guaranteed money. The Patriots have the No. While bringing in an elite talent like Jackson is enticing, it would come with a hefty price tag. Kraft revealed the text from Meek Mill while speaking with reporters at the owners meetings Monday in Arizona. [Bill Belichick](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/bill-belichick?b&chrcontext=WCAU).

Robert Kraft revealed that Meek Mill said in a text exchange that Lamar Jackson wants to play for the New England Patriots.

Belichick hasn’t been a fan of blowing up the budget for a quarterback. The Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson earlier this offseason. On the ground, Jackson rushed 112 times for 764 yards and three more scores. “One league source agreed, saying a move for Jackson ‘makes no sense’ if you understand how Belichick thinks and know his history. I think we experimented with some things last year that frankly didn’t work when it came to him, in my opinion.” We made the playoffs.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft said on Monday that rapper Meek Mill texted him stating star quarterback Lamar Jackson wants to come to New England.

[asked the Baltimore Ravens](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/lamar-jackson-says-he-requested-trade-baltimore-ravens?b) to trade him. The Patriots have the No. Kraft revealed the text from Meek Mill while speaking with reporters at the owners meetings Monday in Arizona.

Some NFL stories, you can see them coming. Others, not so much.

Kraft's note that Belichick controls the roster in New England is highly relevant in this situation. Kraft is also a founding partner of Reform Alliance, Meek Mill's non-profit organization that aims to reshape probation and parole laws in America. That's not a story anybody imagined seeing materialize Monday at the NFL owners meetings in Arizona.

Jim Irsay and Chris Ballard want to keep options open, but their recent QB history and stance on fully guaranteed contracts play big roles.

“I mean, with the quarterbacks that are out there with the draft, picking where we’re picking, man oh man, this is a really important time to see what direction we go in. “We’re not closing the door to any possibility or a high-paid player,” he continued. His resistance in recent years to select a young passer has led the Colts down the rocky path of scraping up discarded veterans from other teams. The GM refuses to be boxed in, and won’t act out of fear — fear of upsetting his fanbase, or fear of losing his job. But I think just history kind of tells you that, when you do that, you better know what you’re getting, and we weren’t quite ready to do that at that time. Moore for the rights to No. And the owner hates the idea of parting with two first-round picks, even for a talent like Jackson. Our game is great and it’s great for a number of reasons, but I don’t think guaranteed contracts make our game greater, I think it makes it worse.” Even beyond Irsay’s hardline stance against guaranteed contracts, the Colts landing Jackson at this point remains a long shot for even more reasons, starting with the fact that the Ravens still hold considerable leverage. “The Ravens (have) not been interested in meeting my value,” he wrote on Twitter Monday. “It has nothing to do with actual dollars,” Irsay said of a potential lucrative contract. “For me, for the good of the game, boy, I don’t believe fully guaranteed contracts would be good for our game at all, at all,” Irsay said.

The Falcons are 14-20 in the last two seasons, so what should we expect from them in 2023? Was Drake London worth the eighth pick?

(Pitts missed seven games last year with a torn MCL.) [Garrett Wilson](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/garrett-wilson-MVKA2Tjc5jrKX2Eo/) and [Chris Olave](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/chris-olave-lhVBO89xdOGSOXVb/), taken after London, had bigger statistical years, but London felt like a good fit for the way Atlanta wants to play. Blank has been consistently willing to spend a ton of money on his team, is one of the city’s largest philanthropists and has never been an embarrassment to his organization. It seems as if a lot of NFL teams/owners — including the Falcons — have decided they are not even going to get involved in any negotiation in which that subject is on the table. [Kyle Pitts](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/kyle-pitts-KCIoZkL2iCOFp4x0/) to get a true gauge on London’s worth. You could say his personal attachment to players (Michael Vick, Julio Jones, Matt Ryan, for example) has made it harder for the front office and coaching staff to negotiate with those players at times, and you could argue he’s been too patient with coaches. In the last 10 years, no wide receiver taken in the top 10 of the draft has a higher target percentage of their team’s passes than London’s 29.3 percent, according to TruMedia, so the Falcons clearly got what they expected out of him. Are the Falcons truly not interested in pursuing Lamar Jackson or is it possible they would wait until after the draft so they would not have to give up their first-round draft choice this year? [Lamar Jackson](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/lamar-jackson-8vrQt8GE4bS4X4Xa/)’s taking his negotiations with the [Baltimore Ravens](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/ravens/) public. Jackson is being helped in his contract negotiations by the NFLPA because he doesn’t have an agent, and the NFLPA would love to see fully guaranteed contracts become a regular occurrence. In fact, it seems like everybody in the league is out on trading for Jackson, which as many people have pointed out feels weird. If we’re trying to determine what good quarterback play looks like to Smith, the best numbers we have to go on are what Given the favorable schedule, what’s the ceiling for the Falcons this season?

The money free agent quarterback Lamar Jackson is asking for is not too much for the Colts. But the guarantees on his contract might be.

And so the Colts don’t seem to be close to landing Jackson. It’s also possible that the Colts and Ravens could agree to some other form of compensation, but the Ravens would surely demand a significant trade offer. But the guarantees on his contract might be.

We may be in the middle of the offseason, but Monday was a dramatic day in the NFL. As head coaches took their seats at the NFL owners meetings to speak ...

[According to a recent report from ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35895924/why-baltimore-ravens-quarterback-lamar-jackson-makes-sense-indianapolis-colts), the Colts have [not ruled out](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-jackson-update-colts-not-ruling-out-interest-in-ravens-qb-no-efforts-yet-to-pursue-veteran-per-report/) having discussions with Jackson, but the franchise has not taken any steps toward doing so. [Indianapolis Colts](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/IND/indianapolis-colts/) have been brought up. "I think that a percentage is one thing, but from what I've seen from the [NBA](/nba/) and baseball, I don't see it as a positive competitively." The 2019 [NFL](/nfl/) MVP received the non-exclusive franchise tag earlier this offseason, which allows him to negotiate with other teams. [mad scramble](https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1640366342053437449)" to get to Ravens head coach John Harbaugh's table, Jackson became the topic of conversation at other tables as well. As head coaches took their seats at the NFL owners meetings to speak with reporters, one of the best players in the world,

Should the Patriots at least reach out to the Ravens about acquiring quarterback Lamar Jackson? If you ask former safety Devin McCourty, there's an easy ...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is in trade rumors once again, but Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith confirms that the team remains uninterested ...

The Indianapolis Colts have emerged as a potential landing spot for Lamar Jackson in the wake of the quarterback's trade request, but owner Jim Irsay ...

4 with the Carolina Panthers picking first overall and Houston Texans picking at two. [Mike Garafolo](https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1504474308982173701?s=20&t=RpggmjLXOOW-MyRlDhEpxA) reported on March 17 that Cleveland was informed it was out of the running for Watson. It's unclear what their draft board looks like, but it's a safe bet at least two of the top quarterbacks in the 2023 class will be off the board when they make their first pick at No. "I'm trying to answer that when I had a reaction to it. Our game is great and it's great for a number of reasons, but I don't think guaranteed contracts make our game greater, I think it makes it worse." That was a unique circumstance because Watson's previous contract with the Houston Texans included a full no-trade clause, allowing him to dictate where he would play.

The report also mentioned that other NFL team executives viewed Jackson's trade request as odd since the quarterback can already negotiate with teams after the ...

The Ravens are not considering trading Jackson and are keeping the faith the two sides will eventually come to terms on a long-term deal, [according to The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4353355/2023/03/27/lamar-jackson-ravens-trade-request/). Instead, Jackson remains steadfast in his desire to receive what he considers to be his market value, which is believed to be a long-term deal that will pay him at least $200 million with most -- if of not all of it -- guaranteed. Jackson may feel that teams haven't made him a competitive offer because the Ravens would likely go ahead and match the offer anyway.

Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers remain the headliners in an off-season filled with secrets, half-truths and undone deals.

Douglas said he did not expect a deal for Rodgers to be completed in Phoenix. Gutekunst said his motivation for reaching out to other teams in search of a possible deal for Rodgers was rooted in “our inability to reach him or for him to respond in any way.” The Jets executives continue to drop optimistic hints that a deal will be done, and say they are in no rush. [gone public with his desire to join the Jets](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5WuJ55yeHM&ab_channel=ThePatMcAfeeShow), has gotten restless. In an interview with reporters, Green Bay General Manager Brian Gutekunst said the team had tried and failed multiple times to reach Rodgers to have a conversation about their collective, or separate, future. Responding to a news report of Francis’s involvement, [Jackson soon tweeted](https://twitter.com/Lj_era8/status/1639026740377927681), “Stop lying, that man never tried to negotiate for me.” You’re going to go into the Hall as a Packer. Kraft said he responded that the decision was up to Coach Bill Belichick. off-season is carrying the misdirection to a new level. And the rapper Meek Mill is in the ear of his friend, the Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Adding to the confusion, Jackson does not officially have an agent. No one ever wants to give away too much in the sports world.

Do the Patriots have the financial resources and the trade capital to land Lamar Jackson? Amid the trade buzz surrounding the Ravens quarterback, ...

If New England sends current quarterback [Mac Jones](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/mac-jones?b) back to Baltimore in a potential trade for Jackson, that would free up about $ 4.25 million in cap space, which should be enough to bring Jackson in without releasing other impact talent. This is common practice in the NFL -- especially in New England, where the Patriots repeatedly restructured [Tom Brady's](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/tom-brady?b) contract to [keep his base salary low](https://overthecap.com/player/tom-brady/1250) while backloading his cap hit. [According to multiple reports](https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-tweets-he-turned-down-three-year-133m-fully-guaranteed-c), the belief is that Jackson seeks a deal similar to Watson's. [said he requested a trade on March 2](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/lamar-jackson-says-he-requested-trade-baltimore-ravens?b), however, opening up a few more options: The Ravens can give Jackson his $ 32.4 million deal then immediately trade him for a return other than two first-rounders. The acquiring team then can restructure Jackson's deal by signing him to an extension, as the Cleveland Browns did with Deshaun Watson in 2022 when they inked him to a five-year, $ 230 million deal that was fully guaranteed. The Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson earlier this month, allowing any team to sign Jackson to an offer sheet.

Lamar Jackson announced Monday that he had requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens after failing to come to a long-term extension.

The rest of the owners already despise the Haslams’ decision on a contract that has made the Browns the contempt of the NFL. The last time the Patriots made one of their own the highest-paid in the league was 13 years ago, when Kraft gave Tom Brady a four-year, $72 million deal before underpaying the guy for the remainder of the decade. How better for national TV cameras to catch the owner in his box, seated with the likes of Meek Mill and whatever local is Tik Tokker of the month? More Al Michaels and Mike and Tirico, less of the 1 p.m. Despite his fascinating talent, the playoffs have been dreadful for Jackson. Baltimore is the only team the 26-year-old has played for over his five-year NFL career, setting the stage for a massive transition for one team. In between snorts of his long-tired disdain for common decency, Belichick said he wouldn’t be talking about players on another team. Anything, really, to resurrect the gasping relevancy of this offseason. The Patriot Way.” There are two that make the most sense. That was, in fact, a matter that Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was so gracious to remind us of Monday morning at the AFC coaches breakfast during the annual league meeting in Phoenix. I’m rooting for the former.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks on during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 1 in Baltimore. (Nick Wass / Associated Press). By Chuck ...

Later on Monday, ESPN’s Stephen Holder said Colts owner Jim Irsay “was emphatic” when he said “the money is not a problem” in regard to possibly signing Jackson; instead, Irsay told Holder the issue would be the compensation owed to the Ravens in such a scenario. 1 pick from the Bears, a look at which teams might select the top four quarterbacks in the draft. Ravens coach John Harbaugh was talking to reporters when Jackson’s tweets dropped Monday, and he seemed confident everything would work out and Jackson will be calling signals for his team once again this fall. We are roster building, I think, for the first time.” “I love Lamar,” Harbaugh said. Right now, we have our plan, we have our process and we’re sticking to that.” These are the things we’d have to think about. While pivoting to Jackson and the Ravens would appear to provide New York an excellent opportunity to at least gain leverage on the Packers, Jets general manager Joe Douglas shot down that idea. “What would the financial impact be? “But where we stand is, it would be disingenuous and operating, negotiating in bad faith if we went down the path. Plus, any team that managed to land Jackson would owe Baltimore two first-round draft picks. Jackson has suggested he already turned down a fully guaranteed, three-year, $133-million deal from the Ravens.

Commanders coach Ron Rivera continues to dismiss questions about any potential pursuit of franchise-tagged Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and throw ...

Rivera didn't rule out the Commanders selecting a quarterback at No. While most projections expect the top QBs to be off the board before Washington is on the clock at No. [Dyami (Brown)](https://www.nfl.com/players/dyami-brown/), to the draft, and two running backs. Instead, Washington is attempting to be frugal at the position at this stage and build the club around a cheap option in Howell. We have to look at every avenue." [the season-finale blowout win](https://www.nfl.com/games/cowboys-at-commanders-2022-reg-18) over the Dallas Cowboys, completing 11 of 19 passes for 169 yards with a touchdown and a red zone interception. "I don't think this is as much a wild shot as people think it is," he said. Remember, he was the frontrunner for the Heisman that year, coming out of a season where he lost three offensive linemen to the draft, a tight end to the draft, a wide receiver, I know he's a player that can impact a team. It's a heady signing, with Brissett showing he can conduct an offense and is a willing teammate. That's seven primary players off of an offense that was very dynamic and explosive. He fell to the fifth round because people didn't think it was a strong class.

While he is a fan of Jackson, Campbell is happy with the Lions' current quarterback situation. Jared Goff, after all, was named to the Pro Bowl last season ...

The fact that any team considering Jackson would have to surrender two first-round picks to acquire him (if the Ravens don't match the offer) is surely another reason why Jackson has not received a competitive offer from another team. Jackson has been able to negotiate with other teams since the As Campbell said, the Lions are happy with Goff and aren't necessarily looking to replace him with someone else. "So with that, I would say, man, it doesn't matter what the position is. That being said, Campbell said that the Lions are trying to make upgrades at every position, quarterback included. So, I'm like, 'We've got a quarterback, and thank God we got one.'

Should the Patriots at least reach out to the Ravens about acquiring quarterback Lamar Jackson? If you ask former safety Devin McCourty, there's an easy ...

He carries a hefty $ 32 million cap hit (compared to Jones' $ 4.25 million cap hit) and would require a lucrative new contract when he hits free agency next offseason. He's arguably the best rushing QB in the league who would give new offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien a dangerous weapon and re-establish the Patriots as legitimate contenders. Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Monday that He amassed 4,333 total yards (3,127 passing; 1,206 rushing) and 43 total touchdowns during his 2019 MVP campaign and is 45-16 as Baltimore's starting quarterback. "You have to make a call and see," McCourty said. [Curran: Do Patriots have enough talent to win?

How many NFL teams still need a QB? What's their cap space? Interest has been underwhelming in the former MVP, and here are some reasons.

The Commanders won't look to add Jackson. "We know it's time for us to get under the cap, and he makes a lot of money," Bowles said. But that's [coach] Bill [Belichick]'s decision." [New England Patriots](/nfl/team/_/name/ne/new-england-patriots) "Lamar is a heck of a talent," coach Dan Campbell said. But we're focused on more of the draft picks at this point." "Hopefully, a long time ... Some of the rumors are true, some are not. Smith has declared Ridder as his starting quarterback. Current QBs: You're not talking every second of every day, but as far as I know, it's very consistent." If Jackson signs an offer sheet, Baltimore will have five days to match it or receive two first-round picks as compensation.

The 'roster building' Commanders are content with Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett.

We really do," Rivera said. I don't think it's as a wild shot as people think it is. The Commanders have started 12 different quarterbacks since the start of the 2018 season, the most by any team in the NFL. We are roster building -- I think -- for the first time." These are the things we'd have to think about. "You look at the impact of what your roster building is and the assets we'd have to use to get him," Rivera said.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft shook the news cycle to its core on Wednesday with some juicy information from rapper Meek Mill.

Only one of the 38 first-round quarterbacks drafted since 2011 has led their team to a Super Bowl win. Warren Sharp outlines exactly why teams should go ...

Bryce Young: Who shined the brightest at his pro day?](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/c-j-stroud-vs-bryce-young-who-shined-the-brightest-at-his-pro-day) [March Madness 2023: Everything to know about the Final Four](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/march-madness-2023-everything-to-know-about-the-final-four) Can they afford not to?](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/should-colts-aggressively-pursue-lamar-jackson-can-they-afford-not-to) [C.J. [Lamar Jackson](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/lamar-jackson-player) aside, winning in the NFL isn’t easy, especially if we’re talking about the one team that walks away with a Lombardi at the end of the year. [2023 NFL Draft prospect rankings: 100 best available players](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2023-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-top-100-best-available-players) [2023 NFL mock draft: C.J. 1, shakeup among top 10](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2023-nfl-mock-draft-c-j-stroud-still-no-1-shakeup-among-top-10) [NFL free agency grades: Every major signing so far for each team](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-free-agency-grading-every-major-signing-so-far) [What's the holdup with Aaron Rodgers' trade to the Jets?](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/whats-the-holdup-with-aaron-rodgers-trade-to-the-jets) [Should Colts pursue Lamar Jackson? He is the founder of Sharp Football Analysis and has worked as a consultant for league franchises while also previously contributing to ESPN and The Ringer, among other outlets. All the GMs that are about to draft a QB in this year’s draft, especially those that trade up to obtain one, had better hope he lives up to the perceived hype. They pivoted to Brady in 2020, added a couple more pieces and won the Super Bowl. Don’t tell me the contract Jackson would command would be too unbearable when Kyler Murray just got over $189 million in practical guarantees (82%) of his contract. And we’re seeing record numbers of quarterbacks drafted in the first round as a result. Most of the time, they involve trades up the board, which are a premium. And most of the time, that draft capital used on the player is wasted.

The Ravens would have the opportunity to match it, and if not, the Patriots would be kissing their 14th overall pick of the 2023 NFL draft and another future ...

If the Patriots clear enough space and sign Jackson to an offer sheet, they would also surrender the No. One option could be to work on a trade with the Ravens for Jackson’s rights outright. That would enable the Patriots to get Jackson, while also filling a need in this year’s draft. Now, a reworked deal could happen, but the non-exclusive tag means that the Patriots would need to work out an offer sheet for Jackson. The Patriots have been signing shorter-term deals so this could be an option The Patriots could clear the cap space needed.

Despite being just a year removed from being one of the four teams to throw their hat into the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur ...

Atlanta also signed former [Washington Commanders](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/WAS/washington-commanders/) [quarterback Taylor Heinicke](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-free-agency-falcons-to-sign-ex-commanders-qb-taylor-heinicke-to-a-two-year-deal-per-report/) to a two-year, $14 million contract this offseason to be Ridder's backup. However, neither the 30-year-old Heinicke nor the 23-year-old Ridder have anything remotely close to a NFL MVP to their name like Jackson earned in 2019. His availability (or lack thereof) didn't appear to make much of a difference for Atlanta last offseason. [via The Athletic](https://twitter.com/JoshTheAthletic/status/1640825855990550529?s=20). Watson missed the entire 2021 season and was suspended for the first 11 games of the 2022 campaign as a result of his then-pending litigation involving allegations of sexual misconduct. There's no question he's one of the top quarterbacks in the league.