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Jets GM Joe Douglas says it would be ‘disingenuous’ to explore trade options for Lamar Jackson

PHOENIX — Early on Monday morning, as Ravens coach John Harbaugh was about to speak at the NFL owners meeting, Lamar Jackson announced on Twitter he requested a trade from Baltimore.

Many have speculated which teams could target Jackson this offseason after Baltimore placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on him earlier this month. The Jets won’t be one of the teams in the Jackson sweepstakes, as general manager Joe Douglas nixed that idea when asked about potentially acquiring the former NFL MVP.

“First of all, Lamar Jackson is a fantastic player,” Douglas said.