NFL insider weighs in on whether Texans are a fit for Lamar Jackson trade

Former league MVP Lamar Jackson's future remains in a fluid situation with the Baltimore Ravens. Jackson had a non-exclusive tag placed on him by the Ravens this offseason, which gave the All-Pro quarterback a chance to negotiate with other teams in hopes of landing a lucrative deal. 

The market for Jackson has been surprisingly small. But Dan Orlovsky of ESPN revealed he believes the Houston Texans should go after Jackson this offseason.

"Realistically, there isn't a massive list of teams who can get a deal done — there are not a lot of options," Orlovsky said. "Houston has the picks. They have a team that will not be a late first-round pick next year. They have the salary cap space. They just have all of the capabilities to do it."  

The Texans will upgrade their quarterback room this off-season. But Jackson has not been linked to Houston.

Unless the Texans divert from their plan of using the No. 2 pick of the 2023 NFL Draft on a quarterback, Houston will likely start next season with a rookie under center — most noticeably in the likes of C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young.

But Jackson would make for a great contingency plan should the Texans elect for an established quarterback.

The franchise tag the Ravens placed on Jackson is worth $32.4 million for the 2023 season. Jackson is seeking a long-term deal similar to the five-year fully guaranteed $230 million contract Deshaun Watson secured with the Cleveland Browns last offseason.

In five seasons, Jackson has completed 63.7% of his passes for 12,209 yards and 101 touchdowns. Jackson is establishing himself as one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in league history. He has recorded 4,437 yards and 24 touchdowns on the ground.