Saints’ Tyrann Mathieu reacts to Ravens using franchise tag on Lamar Jackson: ‘Feel some kind of way about it’
The Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson failed to agree on a lengthy overtime. As a result, the team posted non-exclusive franchise tag Jackson on Tuesday.
Jackson’s price tag is now $32.41 million for next season. Jackson, who is not represented by an agent, may speak to other NFL teams starting next week.
But Tyrann Mathieu, aka The Honey Badger, took to Twitter to express his displeasure with the ongoing situation in Baltimore.
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Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball as Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the New Orleans Saints tries to make the tackle during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on November 7, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
In a tweet, 30-year-old Saints Safety questioned why Jackson was being treated in a disrespectful manner.
“When’s the last time a league MVP was treated so disrespectfully?
Another NFL defenseman, Philadelphia Eagles five-time Pro Bowler Darius Slay, agreed with Mathieu’s assessment of the situation.
“Facts!!!” Slay wrote in response to Mathieu.
Mathieu’s team is no longer in the running for Jackson, as the Saints opted Monday to sign veteran quarterback Derek Carr to a four-year contract.
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Shortly after the Ravens announced they would use the non-exclusive tag on the former NFL MVP, ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported that the Falcons would not chase Jackson this offseason.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens falls back to pass against the Carolina Panthers at M&T Bank Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Other reports also surfaced on Tuesday listing the Panthers, Raiders, Commanders and Dolphins as other teams not interested in the star quarterback’s services.
The long and protracted situation between the Ravens and Jackson is riddled with speculation and confusion. Recently retired defensive lineman JJ Watt was among those perplexed by the latest development in the Jackson saga.
Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of the game at Caesars Superdome on November 7, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
“Why are all these teams so publicly ‘out’ on Lamar Jackson, an MVP winner at his peak at the most important position in the entire NFL?” asked Watt on Twitter. What am I missing here?
Multiple teams aggressively pursued quarterback Deshaun Watson last season, even as he faced several civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct.
The Cleveland Browns ultimately decided to send three first-rounders and several mid-round selections to the Texans before handing Watson an unprecedented five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million extension.
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Jackson is reportedly seeking a fully guaranteed contract similar to Watson’s historic deal. But team owners seem tired of making fully guaranteed deals the new norm in the NFL.
