Lamar Jackson: Are the Indianapolis Colts still in the running for the Ravens QB?

CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Indianapolis Colts are nonetheless with out a quarterback and Lamar Jackson continues to be with out a group.

Jackson, a restricted free agent who has but to courtroom any presents outdoors of Baltimore, could be a potential match for a Colts franchise that was as soon as based mostly in Baltimore. ESPN’s Stephen Holder reviews that the Colts “didn’t rule out having discussions with Jackson,” in response to a group supply.

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Nevertheless, Holder went on so as to add that Indianapolis “has not taken any substantive steps relating to Jackson,” and that there’s no assure the Colts will take any, additionally in response to a group supply.

Indianapolis, which has relied on veteran quarterbacks in the previous couple of seasons, most just lately former MVP Matt Ryan, has struggled to seek out success on the place since Andrew Luck’s retirement in 2018. Though the Colts possess the No. 4 total choose in subsequent month’s NFL Draft, going for Jackson would possibly make sense.

Carolina and Houston are forward of the Colts at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, and each groups want a quarterback. If top-rated prospects Bryce Younger and C.J. Stroud are each off of the board, that might possible go away the group with Wil Levis as their best choice.

Nevertheless, if the Colts don’t need to rebuild via the draft and need to proceed utilizing the veteran pipeline they’ve been utilizing, Jackson may match the invoice. The one caveat could be navigating Jackson’s calls for that might basically need to be a totally assured contract on his phrases.

And if the Colts do find yourself making a proposal for Jackson, there’s the possibility that the Ravens would possibly match that provide. If not, then the Colts must quit their first-round picks in 2024 and 2025 as a way to get Jackson from the Ravens, who’ve positioned a non-exclusive franchise tag value $32.41 million on Jackson.

Professional Soccer Discuss’s Mike Florio reported on Tuesday that sources advised him {that a} consultant for Jackson has reached out to different groups on Jackson’s behalf. Nevertheless, in response to Florio, that consultant has not been licensed by the NFL Gamers Affiliation (NFLPA).

Florio stated he’s been made conscious that the NFLPA has been notified of the scenario.

Mohammad Ahmad covers the Bengals for cleveland.com. You possibly can observe him on Twitter @MohammadAhmadTV and browse all his protection at StrictlyStripes.com.

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