The NFL tends to get away with it, but they’re not very clever about hiding their intentions when it comes to tipping the scales at the negotiating table. Yesterday the league showed their entire hand after the Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson. Within an hour, at least five other teams leaked to the media that they were not interested, including the Falcons, Panthers, Raiders, Commanders and Dolphins.
An extremely normal thing to do – NFL teams leaking that they are not pursuing a specific asset – especially a 26-year old former league MVP who’s arguably done more with less than any other quarterback in the league the last five years.
