The Baltimore Ravens applied their franchise-player tag to quarterback Lamar Jackson on Tuesday. They opted for the nonexclusive version of the tag, which limits Jackson’s mobility in free agency but does not take him off the market entirely.
That could be an attractive option to quarterback-needy teams, given that Jackson’s status as an established NFL star could merit such a price tag. But any team willing to make such a trade for Jackson also would have to be willing and able to agree with him on a new contract, which the Ravens have been unable to accomplish.
“Having not yet reached a long-term deal with Lamar Jackson, we will use the franchise tag,” Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta said. “There have been many instances across the league and in Baltimore when a player has been designated with the franchise tag and signed a long-term deal that same year. We will continue to negotiate in good faith with Lamar, and we are hopeful that we can strike a long-term deal that is fair to both Lamar and the Ravens.
The Ravens, amid anger from owners of other NFL franchises about the Watson contract, were unwilling to meet those demands.
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