Nearly four weeks after requesting a trade from the Baltimore Ravens privately, Lamar Jackson has taken things public.
In a statement released Monday morning on Twitter, Jackson confirmed he requested a trade from the Ravens on March 2 after more than a year of contract extension talks.
Lamar Jackson @Lj_era8in 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
The Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson on March 7, less than a week after his trade request.