The saga between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens has loomed over the NFL’s free agency period.
It should seem like a no-brainer for a team to re-sign a 26-year old former League MVP with a unique skill-set around which their entire offense has been built. And yet, tensions between Jackson and the Ravens mounted over the course of 2022 and reached a head when the Ravens placed the non-exclusive Franchise Tag on their quarterback.
Without getting into the messy details of the situation, the two sides have their respective numbers and contract structures. They don’t seem to be particularly close together, and Monday morning Jackson tweeted out:
“A letter to my Fans
I want to first thank you all for all of the love and support you consistently show towards me.