Lamar Jackson's NFL colleagues turn up the heat after Ravens tag him, teams reportedly deny interest

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The Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson failed to come to an agreement on a contract extension, and the team decided to use the non-exclusive franchise tag on the one-time MVP.

Jackson will have the ability to negotiate contracts with other teams, and the Ravens will have the right to match any offer the quarterback receives elsewhere. However, as the Ravens announced the franchise tag, multiple reports came out of teams who need a quarterback but will not pursue him.

Retired defensive lineman J.J. Watt, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III and plenty of others connected to the sport raised eyebrows – who would not be interested in an MVP quarterback even despite the hefty price tag it’s going to come with it?

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Quarterback Lamar Jackson, #8 of the Baltimore Ravens, gets off a pass while being pressured by defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, #90 of the Cleveland Browns, in the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on Oct. 23, 2022 in Baltimore. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

"Why are all of these teams so publicly ‘out’ on Lamar Jackson, an MVP winner in his prime at the most important position in the entire NFL?" Watt tweeted. "What am I missing here?"

Griffin added, "Lamar Jackson is a Unanimous MVP, has lead the NFL in Passing Touchdowns, is 26 years old, is 45-16 as a starter and All the QB needy teams are saying they aren’t interested. Don’t smell right to me."

Jackson was a unanimous MVP choice in his second season in the NFL in 2018. At the time, he led the league with 36 touchdown passes and had 3,127 passing yards. He has clearly showcased his ability to throw and run the ball to keep