A major development in Lamar Jackson’s future took place on Tuesday.
The Baltimore Ravens placed the franchise tag on the 2019 NFL MVP, but it was the non-exclusive tag Jackson received. Thus, Jackson will be able to test the waters in free agency and may sign a deal with another team.
The Ravens would have a chance to match the contract if Jackson signs with another team. If they don’t, they’ll get two first-round picks.
So, after nearly a year of failed contract negotiations, Jackson’s potential departure from the Ravens seems as possible as ever, and FOX Bet’s latest hypothetical odds reflect that.
Here are the latest hypothetical odds that Jackson will play from FOX Bet.
LAMAR JACKSON’S NEXT TEAM PROBABILITY
- Las Vegas Raiders +200 (bet $10 to win $30 total)
- Carolina Panthers +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)
- New York Jets +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)
- Baltimore Ravens +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
- Chicago bones +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
- Commanders of Washington +1250 (bet $10 to win $135 total)
- Tennessee Titans +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 in total)
- Miami Dolphins +2000 (bet $10 to win $210)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers +2500 (bet $10 to win $260)
*Odds as of 3/7/2023
The Ravens are no longer the favorite to be Jackson’s team in 2023 after Tuesday’s news. With Jackson on the non-exclusive tag, FOX Bet Senior Director of Business Operations Dylan Brossman thinks a quarterback team will need a chance to acquire him in free agency.
“The Ravens seem comfortable letting Lamar walk out the door in exchange for two first-round picks,” Brossman said. “The Raiders obviously need a new QB after losing Derek Carr, and they have the cap space to afford Jackson.
“Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs with Jackson would give Josh McDaniels plenty of weapons and few excuses to get the Raiders back to the playoffs.”
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The next-shortest odds belong to the Panthers, who are in the market for a quarterback after Sam Darnold and others failed to shore up a defense many consider playoff-caliber. They hold the No. 9 overall pick and can use it to draft a quarterback or as compensation by signing Jackson.
The Jets also remain in the mix. They have a young core of promising players, but plenty of questions at quarterback after the struggles of former No. 2 pick Zach Wilson. Rumors emerged on Tuesday that they were talking to them Aaron Rodgers however, potentially ruling them out as Jackson’s destination.
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After the Ravens, the Bears remain the fifth-best odds to land Jackson. Chicago will reportedly trade the No. 1 overall pick to help rebuild around Justin Fields, but the Bears may be giving up the No. 1 pick to get Jackson.
The Commanders, Titans, Dolphins and Buccaneers have long-term odds after that. It makes sense, as the Commanders, Titans and Buccaneers have their own questions about the quarterback. Washington already released Carson Wentz, while Sam Howell and Taylor Heinicke have shown flashes but been inconsistent. Ryan Tannehill helped the Titans reach the playoffs in three of the previous four seasons, but they didn’t have much success in the playoffs when they did get there. And then, of course, the Buccaneers have to replace Tom Brady this offseason.
As for the Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa has some health concerns surrounding him after suffering multiple concussions last season. Jackson has also shown a desire to return to the area where he grew up on social media in the past.
Where will Jackson finally end up? Stay tuned to FOX Sports for the latest on one of the biggest stories of the NFL offseason.
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