The Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson were unable to reach an agreement on a long-term extension. As a result, the team placed the non-exclusive franchise tag Jackson on Tuesday.
Jackson’s price is now $32.41 million for next season. Jackson, who is not represented by an agent, can now talk to other NFL teams starting next week.
But, Tyrann Mathieu, aka The Honey Badger, took to Twitter to express his discontent with the current situation in Baltimore.
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Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball as Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the New Orleans Saints tries to take down during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on November 7, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Jonathan Bachmann/Getty Images)
In a tweet, the 30-year-old Saints safety questioned why Jackson was being treated in a way he believed was disrespectful.
«When was the last time a league MVP was treated so disrespectfully? I kind of feel about it. And don’t tell me what he was offered, show me!»
Another NFL defensive back, five-time Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowler Darius Slay, agreed with Mathieu’s assessment of the situation.
«Facts!!!» Slay wrote in response to Mathieu.
Mathieu’s team is no longer in the running for Jackson, as the Saints opted to sign veteran quarterback Derek Carr to a four-year deal on Monday.
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Shortly after the Ravens announced they would be using the former NFL MVP’s non-exclusive tag, ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported that the Falcons would not be looking for Jackson this offseason.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 drops back to pass against the Carolina Panthers at M&T Bank Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Other reports also surfaced Tuesday listing the Panthers, Raiders, Commanders and Dolphins as other teams not interested in the star quarterback’s services.
The long, drawn-out situation between the Ravens and Jackson has been rife with speculation and confusion. Recently retired defensive lineman JJ Watt was among those perplexed by the latest development in the Jackson saga.
Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of the game at Caesars Superdome on November 7, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
«Why are all these teams so publicly ‘out’ of Lamar Jackson, an MVP winner in his prime at the most important position in the entire NFL?» Watt asked on Twitter. What am i missing here?
Multiple teams aggressively went after quarterback Deshaun Watson last offseason, even as he faced several civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct.
The Cleveland Browns ultimately decided to send three first-round picks and players to the Texans before giving him an unprecedented five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million extension.
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Jackson is reportedly seeking a fully guaranteed contract comparable to Watson’s landmark deal. However, team owners seem to be tired of making fully guaranteed deals the new normal in the NFL.