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The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2023 NFL offseason determined to move on from Derek Carr, with dreams of signing Tom Brady only to land Jimmy Garoppolo. However, the Raiders were reportedly one of very few NFL teams that checked in on Lamar Jackson in NFL free agency.
After failing to agree to terms on a long-term contract extension, Baltimore placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson. It meant that any other team could sign Jackson to an offer sheet, making him one of the highest-paid NFL players ever
Signing Jackson to an offer sheet would’ve forced Baltimore to make a decision. It either allowed another team to land Jackson and in exchange received two first-round picks or matched the offer, which was likely structured to be as difficult as possible for Baltimore to match.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Raiders inquired about Jackson’s availability this spring after the Ravens placed the non-exclusive tag on him. Landing Jackson would’ve cost Las Vegas first-round picks in 2023 and 2024, but owner Mark Davis looked into the possibility.