The Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson were unable to come to terms on a long-term contract extension before this season, and now the quarterback is expected to receive the franchise tag for 2023.
Adam SchefterLamar Jackson decided to turn down the Ravens’ offer and bet on himself. He now will make $23 million this season and is expected to be franchise tagged after this season. <a href="https://t.co/lAuxYCmnbQ">pic.twitter.com/lAuxYCmnbQ</a>
Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Richard Sherman commented on the matter and said that he hopes Jackson makes the Ravens "sit in uncertainty as long as possible" as a power play for leverage in this situation.