Whether the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson are able to agree to a long-term extension this offseason remains to be seen. But one thing became clear on Monday—the dynamic quarterback isn't going to hit free agency.
"Today and up until 3:30 tomorrow, a lot of energy will be utilized in trying to get a deal done," Ravens executive vice president Ozzie Newsome said on The Bernie Kosar Show Monday (h/t ESPN's Jamison Hensley). "If not, we will put the franchise tag on him."
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