Lamar Jackson Says He Has Requested Trade From Ravens

On Monday, Lamar Jackson requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, saying the team “has not been interested in meeting my value.”

In a series of tweets, the star quarterback stated that he had sought a trade as of March 2. On March 7, the Ravens placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on Jackson and stated they were still hopeful of reaching a long-term agreement with him.

“As of March 2, I requested a trade from the Ravens organization, and the Ravens have not been interested in meeting my value,” Jackson tweeted. “Anyone who has met or been around me knows I love football, and my dream is to help a team win the Super Bowl.”

Jackson may not need to be traded to join a new team. He can deal with other teams because he has a nonexclusive franchise tag. It also allows Baltimore to match whatever arrangement he makes. The decision to make the trade request public could be a move to discourage the Ravens from matching another team’s offer — or it could be an attempt to pique the interest of other clubs by proclaiming his desire to leave Baltimore.

If Jackson strikes a deal with another team and the Ravens do not match, the opposing team will owe Baltimore two first-round picks.

Lamar may not need to be traded to join a new team.

On Monday, Ravens coach John Harbaugh addressed Jackson extensively at the league’s owners’ meetings in Phoenix.

“I didn’t see the tweet.” “That is a continuous process,” Harbaugh added. “Like everyone else here, I’m watching it closely and hoping for a resolution.” I’m excited because I’m constantly thinking about Lamar being our quarterback. That is the foundation of our offense.”

Jackson was named NFL MVP in 2019. His passing and running abilities make him one of the game’s most prominent players. At 25, he is one of just six quarterbacks in NFL history to have accumulated 10,000 yards passing and 4,000 yards rushing.

Lamar has been injured at the end of the previous two seasons, and the Ravens have yet to reach the AFC title game without him. If he stays in Baltimore, he’ll have a new offensive coordinator. The Ravens hired Todd Monken of Georgia for that role at the end of last season.

Harbaugh stated that he expects Lamar to start at quarterback for the Ravens next season.

“However, I’m very excited about Lamar Jackson.

“You’ve got to plan for every contingency,” Harbaugh added. “However, I’m very excited about Lamar Jackson.” Lamar Jackson, for example, is a fantastic player. Last year, Lamar returned to form. He’s pumped to play. That’s the Lamar I’m interested in seeing. I can’t wait to go out on the grass and back to work, which will likely happen.

Harbaugh attempted to remain optimistic about Jackson’s return. If Jackson returns to the field this season on Baltimore’s $32.4 million franchise tag, it will undoubtedly be a difficult situation, and the coach will have his work cut out for him to ease tensions.

“Nothing has changed regarding relationships, how we feel about Lamar, and how we want to build our team,” Harbaugh explained.

An agent does not represent Jackson. The NFL management council stated in a statement given to teams last week and obtained by The Associated Press that a person who is not an NFLPA-certified agent may be contacting clubs and seeking to urge them to talk with Jackson. The message reminded teams that if a player is representing himself, an offer sheet can only be discussed with that player under the collective bargaining agreement.

Jackson stated on Twitter that the individual in question never attempted to negotiate for him.

SOURCE – (AP)