Lamar Jackson 'really expensive option' at quarterback, Panthers GM says

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Lamar Jackson is available for any team to try and get him, but it will cost a prospective NFL team more than just money to acquire the quarterback as he is a restricted free agent.

The Carolina Panthers are among the teams who could really use a quarterback – especially a one-time MVP like Jackson. Carolina traded for the No. 1 overall pick of the draft, and a quarterback could be in its sights. Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer understands the greatness of Jackson and the price tag.

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Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2023 in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

"Like anything, you always have a conversation," Fitterer said Monday, via Pro Football Talk. "But we were looking. … He’s a great option — a really expensive option. But we’re focused on more of the draft picks at this point."

Jackson received the non-exclusive franchise tag from the Ravens allowing him to talk to other teams that are interested in his services. Baltimore does have the option to match any offer sheet Jackson wants to sign, or they could receive two first-round picks instead in the NFL Draft.

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Lamar Jackson, #8 of the Baltimore Ravens, carries the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 27, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.  (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Ravens gneral manager Eric DeCosta released a statement after the franchise tag deadline,