In a thread posted on Twitter, Lamar Jackson announced that he requested to be traded on March 2. This was before the Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on him on March 7.
His bombshell announcement could mean his time in Baltimore is approaching an end, as he and the Ravens have been unable to agree on a long-term extension.
Jackson has yet to sign the team’s non-exclusive tender.
This is a developing story. Come back for updates.