Ravens QB Lamar Jackson says he requested trade: Team not 'interested in meeting my value'

"Let me personally answer your questions in regards to my future plans. As of March 2nd I requested a trade from the Ravens organization for which the Ravens has not been interested in meeting my value, any and everyone that's has met me or been around me know I love the game of football and my dream is to help a team win the super bowl. You all are great but I had to make a business decision that was best for my family and I. No matter how far I go or where my career takes me, I'll continue to be close to my fans of Baltimore Flock nation and the entire State of Maryland. You'll See me again Truzzzzz."

The non-exclusive nature of the tag allows Jackson, who does not employ an agent, to negotiate with other clubs. Last Thursday, the NFL sent a memo to teams warning them they are not to negotiate with a non-NFLPA-certified agent who may be contacting them on Jackson's behalf.

Robert Kraft told reporters that rapper Meek Mill, who has worked with the Patriots owner on various reform efforts, texted him three to four days ago saying that Jackson wants to be a Patriot. Kraft noted that a decision like that would ultimately be up to head coach Bill Belichick.

While the Patriots have former first-rounder Mac Jones coming off a down season heading into Year 3, the Colts were also a team with some buzz given their current void at the position. Indianapolis did recently sign Gardner Minshew and holds the No. 4 overall pick in the upcoming draft, but Jackson represents the largest potential upgrade as a former MVP.

"Anytime a special player is available -- which he is -- you gotta do the work," Colts general manager Chris Ballard said, per The Athletic's Zak Keefer. "I'm not gonna get into deep discussions on where it's at, what we're doing or what we might do, but he's a really special player. You never know how any of this will work out."

"I haven't seen the tweet," Harbaugh said. "It's an ongoing process. I'm following it very closely, just like everybody else is here and looking forward to a resolution. I'm excited. Thinking about Lamar all the time. Thinking about him as our quarterback. We're building our offense around that idea. I'm just looking forward to getting back to football and I'm confident that's going to happen."

"No, you know, it's not that time right now," he said. "It's kind of contract time. I don't think it's kind of a time as a coach I need to or he wants me to. I think he just wants to focus on this part of it. I've left it open. If he needs me, I'm here for him."

Harbaugh went on to tell Pelissero that he is positive about Jackson and the Baltimore brass involved in the process and feels "good about where it's gonna go."

"I know one thing," he said. "If he's lining up there in the purple and black, he's gonna be all in. And I'm gonna be all in with him. So, let's just see what happens."