QB Lamar Jackson officially requests trade from Ravens
Mar 27, 2023, 10:30 AM | Updated: 10:41 am
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens drops back to pass against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
It’s official: Lamar Jackson has requested a trade away from the Baltimore Ravens.
After weeks of speculation, Jackson took to social media Monday to clear the air, including on his plans to resume his football career with a new franchise. The former league MVP posted a lengthy statement to his Twitter account, acknowledging that he requested a trade at the beginning of March.
“In regards to my future plans,” Jackson tweeted Monday. “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.”
A letter to my Fans
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) March 27, 2023
I want to first thank you all for all of the love and support you consistently show towards me. All of you are amazing and I appreciate y’all so much. I want you all to know not to believe everything you read about me. Let me personally answer your questions
The decision to speak out publicly comes at the beginning of the NFL owner’s meetings this week, a move that put the Ravens in an uncomfortable situation. Jackson sent the message out prior to head coach John Harbaugh speaking to the media Monday, putting him in a tough spot.
“I haven’t seen the tweet. It’s an ongoing process,” Harbaugh said to the media. “I’m following it very closely…looking forward to a resolution. I’m excited, thinking about Lamar [Jackson] all the time, thinking about him as our quarterback.”
Coach Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson: pic.twitter.com/5db148TdeA
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 27, 2023
While the Ravens’ brass continues to reiterate that Jackson will be the team’s QB, the 26-year-old is not under contract at the moment. Baltimore extended the non-exclusive franchise tag to Lamar weeks ago, a contract that the player has not signed at this moment. Hoping for a deal more suited to his perceived value, Jackson will continue to search for his next NFL destination.
A former league MVP, Lamar Jackson has gone 45-16 as a starting QB in the NFL. A dual threat on the field, the Louisville alum has amassed 12,209 passing yards, 4,437 rushing yards and 125 total TDs in five seasons. Jackson is reportedly looking for a fully-guaranteed deal this offseason, similar to QB Deshaun Watson’s five-year, $230 million deal.
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