Lamar Jackson requests trade Ravens John Harbaugh remains optimistic that star QB will stay in Baltimore

Like a tornado, trade request blew through the coach's media availability during the NFL's Annual League Meeting on Monday. The quarterback sent shockwaves when he said via Twitter earlier this month.Jackson's tweet led to a flock of reporters surrounding Harbaugh who, despite Jackson's tweet, remains optimistic that he will remain the Ravens' starting quarterback in 2023."I haven't seen the tweet," Harbaugh said, . "It's an ongoing proce s. I'm following it very closely, just like everybody else is here and looking forward to a resolution. I'm excited. Thinking about Lamar all the time. Thinking about him as our quarterback. We're building our offense around that idea. I Morgan Burnett Jersey 'm just looking forward to getting back to football and I'm confident that's going to happen."Harbaugh admitted that he hasn't has spoken with Jackson recently. Jackson met with Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta recently, but the two sides were once again unable to find common ground on a new long-term deal. DeCosta said during the NFL Combine that the Ravens "want Lamar here" for 2023 and beyond. "We don't have a gauge on that," Harbaugh said. "Oh, it's been a while. I Eric Murray Jersey mean, you know, it's going to have to be. Like I said, it's a unique situation, but when we get back together, you know, and I'm really hopeful that happens. That's what I want to see. You know, it's going to be great. It's going to be good."Ravens President Sashi Brown echoed Harbaugh's comments and is also optimistic that they can keep the quarterback in Baltimore."We love Lamar Jackson . We're committed to getting something done," he said, (). Guaranteed money is reportedly the i sue preventing Jackson and the Anthony Zettel Jersey Ravens from getting a deal done. Jackson reportedly turned down a five-year extension that would have paid him $250 million with $133 million guaranteed.It appears that Harbaugh is either downplaying the situation, is an eternal optimist or is playing the game of saying one thing but thinking another. It's po sible that Harbaugh truly believes Jackson will remain in Baltimore despite his trade request. No team, after all, has made Jackson an offer since the Ravens put the non-exclusive tag on Jackson. If the Ravens don't trade him, and no team makes an offer, Jackson may be forced to either play for Baltimore or sit out the entire season. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the Terrance Mitchell Jersey day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. The Ravens are likely building a contingency plan in the event that Jackson does not return in 2023. The team does have , who was named to the Pro Bowl this past season after replacing an injured Jackson late in the year. Huntley has finished the last two seasons for the Ravens after Jackson went down with an injury. Huntley is a solid option, but he is not Jackson, a former league MVP who has previously led the league in touchdown pa ses while also breaking the single season record for rushing yards by a quarterback. Teams may want Jackson, but it appears that they are unwilling to pay him his desired contract while also giving the Ravens two first-round picks. That may likely lead to a continued standoff between Jackson and the Ravens unle s a conce sion is made from either the quarterback or the Trevon Coley Jersey team sometime this offseason.Either way, this story will continue to dominate the headlines until there is a resolution.
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