Although the Baltimore Ravens have applied a non-exclusive franchise tag to quarterback Lamar Jackson, there is no guarantee that, if it comes down to it, he will sign the tag and play. For that reason alone, his future remains one of the biggest ongoing stories in the NFL.
It is believed that he is seeking a fully-guaranteed contract of length, similar to that the Cleveland Browns gave to Deshaun Watson a year ago. The Browns’ decision has been roundly derided by others around the league, for multiple reasons. But acting largely as his own agent, many have believed that he is doing himself a disservice.