Potential Lamar Jackson suitors gave the impression to be dwindling after the Ravens positioned the non-exclusive franchise tag on the QB, however one group isn’t out simply but.

The likelihood that the Baltimore Ravens would place the franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson had been probably for fairly a while. Nevertheless, if the group selected to make use of the non-exclusive tag, thus permitting the previous NFL MVP to barter with groups on a contract earlier than the Ravens may match or obtain two first-round picks from the opposite franchise in the event that they didn’t and letting Jackson stroll, the market was anticipated to be profitable.

As such, the aftermath on Tuesday when Baltimore certainly utilized the non-exclusive tag was a bit surprising. Somewhat than listening to about the entire groups, it was as a substitute a listing of potential matches that reportedly aren’t that got here out.

ESPN NFL insider Subject Yates compiled a number of reviews to notice that the Atlanta Falcons, Washington Commanders, Las Vegas Raiders, Carolina Panthers and Miami Dolphins had all dominated out Lamar Jackson as a possible possibility at quarterback.

However which may not really be the case for a type of groups.

NFL rumors: Raiders haven’t dominated out Lamar Jackson

Based on ESPN’s Dianna Russini and a supply throughout the Raiders group, Las Vegas has not taken any possibility off of the desk at quarterback, particularly noting that Jackson was not out of the query simply but for the silver and black.

It must also be price noting that, taking Russini’s report word-for-word, they may not be out on Aaron Rodgers both, as had been beforehand reported. Nevertheless, that appears unlikely given {that a} Jets deal may be nearly as good as achieved with the Packers at this level.

Within the case of Lamar Jackson, although, that will take advantage of sense for the Raiders of their present scenario. The group moved on from Derek Carr after they didn’t essentially need to and transferring to somebody like a Jimmy Garoppolo in free company would really feel extra akin to a lateral transfer than an improve. Jackson, nevertheless, represents the latter sort of transfer.

Jackson going into an offense with Davante Adams, Darren Waller and Josh Jacobs can be engaging to see, even when the Raiders nonetheless need assistance that the first-round picks they’d have to provide to the Ravens ought to they comply with a deal Baltimore didn’t wish to match may present.

Mark Davis and the Raiders have by no means been shy about making a giant splash, although. And with what gave the impression to be a tepid marketplace for Jackson materializing, leaping in and making the deal occur would qualify as such.