Lamar Jackson’s next team is a hot topic in the NFL. With the Baltimore Ravens and the quarterback unable to come to a long-term deal, rumors of a trade have been making the rounds. BetOnline has posted odds on where Jackson could end up, and the Atlanta Falcons are the +450 favorites, tied with the New York Jets. The Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders follow close behind at +750.
Call the Falcons?
With time running out for the Baltimore Ravens to land Lamar Jackson, trade talks are heating up. BetOnline is just one of the major US sportsbooks that says the Falcons and Jets are the most likely team to get Jackson should the QB be traded. However, others in the race include the Patriots (+750), Raiders (+750), Buccaneers (+1,000) and Packers (+1,600).
Jackson is in the final year of his rookie contract, and the Ravens have chosen their fifth-year option to keep him on contract for this season. In the absence of a long-term deal, however, the Ravens could look to franchise-tag Jackson and then trade him. ESPN pundits and NFL executives think a trade to the Falcons makes the most sense.
The Ravens tag and trade Lamar Jackson to the Falcons for the 8th pick, who says no?
The Falcons will have $70 million in cap space if they cut Mariota, $170 million (!!) in 2024 on his existing contract. Jackson will already have London and Pitts on the roster
— Kevin Cole (@KevinCole___) January 19, 2023
Despite this speculation, Ravens coach John Harbaugh and general manager Eric DeCosta intend to keep Jackson in Baltimore for years to come. However, the exclusive franchise tag, which would cost the Ravens $45 million, could make this difficult. The non-exclusive tag, in the $30-$35 million range, would allow other teams to offer Jackson a deal, but the Ravens would receive two first-round picks in exchange.
At just 26 years old and the 2019 NFL MVP, Jackson is a valuable asset to any team. The odds may be in the Falcons’ favor, but it’s important to remember that anything can happen in the NFL. With the franchise tag deadline looming, we’ll have to wait and see what the future holds for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.
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