Lamar Jackson submits trade request to Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson, the quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, is said to have asked the team for a trade.

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The request was made because Jackson, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and the Ravens were unable to come to an agreement on a contract extension.

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Since joining the NFL in 2018, Jackson has established himself as one of the most explosive quarterbacks in the game, earning an MVP award and guiding the Ravens to numerous postseason visits.

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Although the Ravens have made it clear they want to sign Jackson to a long-term contract, the two parties have been unable to agree on the specifics.

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The Ravens were said to have been caught off guard by Jackson's request because they had been amicably talking with his reps.

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According to the article, trade demands are not common in the NFL, especially for starting quarterbacks.

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Jackson might be looking for a change of scenery in order to play for a team that can give him a more lucrative contract, the author hypothesizes.

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The story says that the Ravens have a few choices if they do decide to move Jackson, including finding a team that is ready to give up a high draft pick in return for him.

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According to the author, there will probably be a resolution to the issue before the 2023 NFL season begins.

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Jackson is still under contract with the Ravens, and the team has the final say in whether or not to trade him, the article notes in its conclusion.

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