Despite a good deal of online chatter, the Patriots will reportedly not be pursuing Lamar Jackson.
According to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, the team is not interested in a trade package for the Baltimore Ravens quarterback.
Patriots will not pursue Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson: Source
via @TheAthletic https://t.co/Wr3ZC4WQEz
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) March 29, 2023
The speculation originally started when Patriots head coach Bill Belichick did not give a definitive answer as to whether 2021 first-round pick Mac Jones would be the team’s starting quarterback in 2023.
QUESTION: "Is it fair to say Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe will be competing for the starting QB job?" pic.twitter.com/UER3Z0AQbo
— NBC Sports Boston's Patriots Coverage (@NBCSPatriots) March 27, 2023
The Jackson rumors would get sparked when world-famous rapper and friend of Robert Kraft, Meek Mill, told Kraft to acquire Jackson and the Patriots owner simply stated that it would be Belichick’s decision.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Meek Mill texted him three or four days ago saying Lamar Jackson wanted to come to New England. Kraft responded that would be Bill Belichick’s decision.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 27, 2023
At the very least it appears as if that decision has been made today.
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