NFL network insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Pelissero reported in February that Baltimore would tag Jackson if an agreement was not reached.
If Baltimore and Jackson can’t reach a long-term deal by Tuesday, the Ravens can place either the non-exclusive franchise tag or the exclusive franchise tag.
The exclusive tag, last used by the Cowboys on Dak Prescott in 2021, ensures Jackson doesn’t have a free hand to negotiate with other teams, and it will cost the Ravens around $45 million in 2023 — the average of the top- 5 prior year salaries at QB at the end of this off-season restricted free agent signing period on April 21st. However, if Baltimore decides to use the non-exclusive tag, it will cost the team $32.4 million in 2023, and both sides have until July 17 to reach a long-term deal.
In the 2019 season, Jackson won the AP MVP award with 3,127 passing yards, 36 touchdowns and six interceptions. Jackson also rushed the ground for 1,206 yards and hit seven times.
Last season, Jackson played in 12 games and led Baltimore with an 8-4 record in games he started. Jackson missed the final games of the season due to a knee injury. Baltimore lost to the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Wild Card round.
After the 2022 season, Baltimore parted ways with longtime offensive coordinator Greg Roman. A few weeks later, the Ravens hired Todd Monken as their new offensive coordinator.
Head coach John Harbaugh said Monken’s track record with the Georgia Bulldogs will help the team compete for championships in the near future.
“(Monken) has a proven track record of designing and teaching offensive systems that allow players to thrive at the highest level,” Harbaugh said. “We look forward to getting to work and beginning to build an offense that will help us fight for championships.”
With Tuesday approaching, Baltimore must decide which day it will use for Jackson if a long-term deal cannot be agreed.