Lamar Jackson says he requested trade from Ravens in latest twist
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The Lamar Jackson saga has taken another dramatic turn.
The former MVP quarterback wrote on Twitter Monday morning that he requested a trade from the Ravens on March 2 with the two sides unable to reach an agreement on a new contract.
The Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on the 26-year-old five days after Jackson said he requested a trade.
“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,” Jackson wrote in a multi-tweet “letter” to his fans.
“You all are great but I had to make a business decision that was best for my family and I. No matter how far I go or where my career takes me, I’ll continue to be close to my fans of Baltimore Flock nation and the entire State of Maryland. You’ll See me again.”
Lamar Jackson says he has requested a trade from the Ravens.AP
Jackson posted the tweets right as Ravens coach John Harbaugh was speaking with reporters at the owners meetings in Arizona.
Harbaugh said he believes Jackson will be his quarterback.
“I’m getting ready for Lamar,” Harbaugh told reporters. “When Lamar gets back on this train, it’s moving full speed.”
The Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Lamar Jackson (8) on March 7.Getty Images
There have been varying reports on the kind of contract Jackson is looking for, though the one certainty appears to be that guaranteed money is the hang-up in talks with the Ravens.
Earlier this month, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Baltimore offered a contract with $133 million guaranteed at signing, with an additional $42 million guaranteed for injury and another possible $25 million “springing guarantee” if he’s on the roster five days after the beginning of the 2026 league year.
When that was presented on Twitter as $200 million guaranteed, Jackson responded, “133/3years fully guaranteed but I need a agent?”
The Browns gave Deshaun Watson a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract after trading for him last year.
Jackson, who won the MVP in his second season in 2019, had 2,242 yards passing, 17 touchdowns, seven interceptions, 764 yards rushing and three rushing scores in 12 games last season.