Report: Lamar Jackson 'ready to move on from' Ravens

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio has offered a fascinating update regarding the status of Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson. 

"Multiple sources" have told Florio that a representative "not certified by the NFL Players Association" has contacted teams about possibly negotiating a deal with Jackson. One source said Jackson "does not want a fully guaranteed contract" but may be looking to secure "up to $200M or more" guaranteed. 

"Another source said that the representative is telling other teams that Lamar is ready to move on from the Ravens," Florio added. 

Back in early March, NFL insider Jason La Canfora suggested that the standoff between Jackson and the Ravens had gotten personal, presumably because the one-time NFL Most Valuable Player feels disrespected by offers he'd received from the club that made him the No. 32 overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft. 

The Ravens used the non-exclusive franchise tag to retain Jackson's rights for 2023 before the new league year opened. The 26-year-old who hasn't used an agent during talks with the Ravens is now free to speak with other clubs, and Baltimore could either match any offer sheet signed by Jackson or accept two first-round draft picks in return for his services. 

On Monday, PFT's Myles Simmons wrote that "there is a general belief that the Ravens are willing to match most contract proposals." 

It's been reported throughout the Jackson saga that he wishes to land a contract similar to the fully guaranteed five-year, $230M deal the Cleveland Browns gave Deshaun Watson last March. Perhaps the leaked information shared Tuesday is an attempt to convince would-be suitors that the signal-caller now has what such clubs would deem to be more reasonable demands. 

Back in August, Florio wrote about an NFL memo that reminded teams they are not permitted to negotiate with representatives not certified by the NFLPA even if a player "is acting on his own behalf." It's unclear how the union and/or the league will respond if Jackson is using a non-certified individual to contact other clubs. 

Per Bobby Kownack of the NFL's website, the Ravens and Jackson have until the July 17 deadline to reach a long-term agreement. Otherwise, he will have to play on the franchise tag worth around $32.416M for 2023 unless he sits.