Quarterback Lamar Jackson requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens on March 2, the passer said in a series of tweets Monday.
The Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson this offseason. If Jackson signs the tender, the team can trade him to another club.
Breaking: Lamar Jackson announced on social media that he requested a trade from the Ravens on March 2. pic.twitter.com/rXBinhczJh
— ESPN (@espn) March 27, 2023
Lamar Jackson’s announcement came at the exact time that Ravens’ coach John Harbaugh was set to speak to reporters at the league’s annual meeting.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 27, 2023