By Lew Gould
The Ravens will apparently wait until today’s 4 pm deadline before placing the franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson.
“Today and up until 3:30 tomorrow, a lot of energy will be utilized in trying to get a deal done,” Ravens executive vice president Ozzie Newsome told “The Bernie Kosar Show” on Monday.
“If not, we will put the franchise tag on him.”
There have been two players to receive the franchise tag on Monday: Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard and Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram. Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne received the franchise tag last week.
But the Ravens will look to use all the available time to try to get a long-term deal done with Jackson before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline. The sides have been unable to reach an agreement after 25 months of negotiations. This would mark the first time in three years that Baltimore has used the franchise tag (linebacker Matthew Judon in 2020).
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