Report: Ravens have spoken with free agent quarterbacks
As uncertainty lingers over the future of quarterback Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens are keeping their options open. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Baltimore had discussions with both Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett, though both signal-callers have since reportedly found homes (in Tampa Bay and Washington D.C., respectively).
The Ravens earlier this spring placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson, meaning other teams can make him an offer that Baltimore would have the right to match. Thus far, there does not appear to be a great deal of interest from other teams in Jackson, perhaps because there is an apparent league-wide belief that Baltimore will match any offer sheet signed by Jackson.
The Ravens appear to be hedging their bets on the chance that Jackson does end up receiving an offer too hefty for their liking. In a fast-moving quarterback market, though, guaranteed starting jobs are like gold. And the Ravens simply cannot guarantee a starting job with Jackson floating out there.
