Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said Wednesday that he is "optimistic" about being able to get a deal done with quarterback Lamar Jackson.
DeCosta told reporters: "We want Lamar here. We want him back. Living in a world without a quarterback is a bad world to live in."
If the Ravens are unable to sign Jackson to a long-term deal before the March 7 deadline to use a franchise tag, Baltimore is likely to tag Jackson, although DeCosta noted he isn't yet sure if the Ravens would use the exclusive or non-exclusive franchise tag.