Its official, the Baltimore Ravens have used the non-exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson.
When the new league year starts on Monday teams will be able to try to offer Jackson a deal he can’t refuse.
It’s a $32.41 million non-exclusive tag.
His own agent, Jackson, along with his mother, can negotiate with other teams on a deal, but the Ravens still have the ability to match any offer.
They can also take first two-round picks for him, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
There were immediately rumors that the Atlanta Falcons are interested in Jackson but ESPN’s Dianna Russini says they are not going after him.
Jackson is looking for a big-money deal after the Cleveland Browns signed Deshaun Watson to a five-year, fully-guaranteed $230 million contract.
The 26-year-old, former league MVP, has been dealing with injuries, including a knee sprain last season.
Over five seasons in the NFL, Jackson is 45-16 in the regular season with 12,209 yards, 191 touchdowns and 38 interceptions.