The possibility of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson being traded next month seems to be growing.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo released an intriguing report on Saturday about Jackson’s ongoing contract negotiations with Baltimore. While the team has publicly affirmed a desire to keep Jackson in the fold, the report suggests that “other teams could tempt Baltimore to trade the former NFL MVP for a windfall of draft picks.”
Baltimore reportedly would use a franchise tag on Jackson if contract details are not finalized by March 7’s tag deadline, but a tag reportedly wouldn’t stop a trade from happening.
The #Ravens plan to tag Lamar Jackson if the sides can’t agree to a long-term deal – and there’s a possibility other teams could tempt Baltimore to trade the former NFL MVP for a windfall of draft picks.
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— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 11, 2023
While it still feels like the most likely scenario for Jackson is a return to Baltimore this fall, the right offer could sway Baltimore into trade winds.
Jackson reportedly wants guaranteed money in the same ballpark of what Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson got last spring ($230 million), so you can’t rule a trade out.
Which five NFL teams make the most sense right now as a trade partner for Baltimore? Let’s explore our options.
We’ll only guess NFC teams for now since the idea of the Ravens trading Jackson in the AFC feels far-fetched.