The intrigue had been building for weeks. Would the Baltimore Ravens apply the franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson? And, if so, would the Washington Commanders push all their chips into the middle of the table and make a move for Jackson?
On Tuesday, the Ravens applied the non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson. That means other teams can negotiate with Jackson, giving the Ravens a chance to match. However, if the Ravens do not match, the team signing him gives two first-round picks to Baltimore.
