The Baltimore Ravens and MVP-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson are yet to reach a new deal. With Jackson set to hit unrestricted free agency, the Ravens could look to franchise tag their QB1.
But if the two sides are unable to reach a new deal, Lamar Jackson could find himself on the move. This move could come in a blockbuster trade. If he is traded, the Ravens will receive major compensation. And one AFC executive believes that one may stand out from the rest.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler recently spoke with an AFC executive regarding the Ravens upcoming Lamar Jackson situation. During the conversation, he offered insight into where the MVP could be moved.
“I don't think Baltimore wants to deal him in conference and have to see him on the field,” stated the executive.
Fowler went on to add, “If that leaves NFC teams, then multiple people believe the Falcons would make sense as a destination. General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith have spent two years cleansing the roster and now have an estimated $56 million in cap space.”
From a financial standpoint, the Falcons could potentially give Lamar Jackson the sort of contract he is looking for. They also have the type of offense that would complement his skillset.
Fowler also spoke with a scouting director regarding Jackson.
“Good running game, an offense that could be friendly to Lamar while helping him grow as a passer, big receivers with a catch radius, which he needs due to accuracy issues, young regime on an improving team looking for a quarterback solution,” stated the scouting director.
The Falcons currently have the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. That could be the starting point in any potential trade talks for Jackson. But at the moment, it appears that the Ravens have no plans to move on from their QB1.
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