Commanders coach Ron Rivera addressed his team’s quarterback situation heading into the NFL draft, including whether or not the team is interested in adding Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Jackson, who requested a trade in early March, received the non-exclusive franchise tag from Baltimore ahead of free agency, which would net the Ravens two first-round picks if he were to sign with another team. The Ravens also have the right to match any offers made to Jackson.
Rivera told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that he believes new starting quarterback Sam Howell has many of the same qualities as 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. When asked whether Washington was interested in Jackson, Rivera said that the Commanders never looked into it, but called the Ravens quarterback “a tremendous talent.”
