Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh insisted the franchise ‘loves’ Lamar Jackson after the former MVP requested a trade from the AFC North team.
On Monday, Jackson - whose future has been one of the biggest storylines across the offseason - announced he has requested a trade from the Ravens. Baltimore selected him with the 32nd pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft and it appears the quarterback’s time with the franchise is nearing its end.
Jackson addressed his future publicly for the first time this offseason as he claimed he requested a trade from the Ravens after the team placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on him. The tag allows Jackson to speak with other franchises over his future, while the Ravens can ultimately match or surpass any contract offer - or decide to ship the 26-year-old in exchange for two first round picks.