Report: Panthers not expected to pursue Lamar Jackson

Posted by Charean Williams on March 7, 2023, 5:34 PM EST
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There are several quarterback-needy teams in the NFL, but no reports have surfaced so far of those that will pursue Lamar Jackson.

The Panthers have joined the list of those that reportedly won’t.

Joe Person of TheAthletic.com reports that General Manager Scott Fitterer will discuss and has discussed Jackson “because that’s what he does, but the Panthers are not expected to be in the Jackson market.”

The Ravens tagged the quarterback at the non-exclusive level, allowing him to negotiate a contract with other teams. Baltimore will have the opportunity to match an offer sheet or receive two first-round draft picks if it doesn’t.

Not long after news of Jackson’s tag came reports that the Falcons will not have interest in Jackson.

The Panthers did have interest in Derek Carr, meeting with him before he signed with the Saints. Coach Frank Reich said last week that it would be “malpractice” not to investigate all options at the position.

The Panthers have started seven different quarterbacks the past four seasons, including Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield and P.J. Walker in 2022.

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27 responses to “Report: Panthers not expected to pursue Lamar Jackson”

  1. New found respect for the Panthers to NOT panic and mortgage their future on a qb NOT able to last a whole season, playoffs or possibly SB!

  2. Lamar Jackson may be ready to fire his agent for not accepting the last Ravens offer. Oh wait…he can’t fire himself!

  3. Not sure how much I buy these Atlanta & Carolina reports. Neither has a bona fide starter and both would have to trade up in the draft and give up a king’s ransom if they want one of the top 3 QBs.

  4. Could be that no one is interested, but if I am thinking of making an offer, the last thing I would do is announce it and possibly start a bidding war.

  5. When the Panthers don’t want you, you know there’s no market for you.

    When no offers come in, and Lamar comes in to sign the tag, it’s going to be embarrassing for him when the ravens pull it.

  7. I think he will end up in Washington and Baltimore will end up with Baker Mayfield or Jameis Winston

  8. Not sure how much I buy these Atlanta & Carolina reports. Neither has a bona fide starter and both would have to trade up in the draft and give up a king’s ransom if they want one of the top 3 QBs.

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    Many teams want a QB on a rookie deal so they can build a team around them. Basically gives you a 3 or 4 year window before you either have to pay your QB or move on.

  9. Carolina can possibly sit tight and draft Lamar Lite in the form of Richardson at #9 for a fraction of the price of Lamar Heavy. And before you start telling us how pedestrian his accuracy and win totals were at Florida, just remember that several pundits suggested Lamar would be better off switching to Wide Receiver.

  10. Not going to lie, as a Falcons fan this scares me. I hope not since we have lots of holes in the roster, but I have a feeling we’re going to end up with Lamar and cash in all of our cap space we’ve waited so long to have for him.

  13. NYJ, Houston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Washington, New England, Tampa Bay, Atlanta Tennessee, Atlanta, Green Bay?, LA Rams, Carolina, even Pittsburgh should be interested.

  14. Interesting that they were all in on DeShaun Watson but not Lamar Jackson.

    Wonder if Lamar is going to be disappointed in what/who/which teams will be interested in him and willing to pay him.

    Also its dumb to say, “Well Arizona paid Murray, and the Broncos paid Wilson and the Browns paid Watson”…when 2 of those 3 regret that transaction (maybe all 3).

  15. The Carolina Panthers are in quarterback hell and are not likely to bring anyone in until the NFL Draft. They have one qb on the roster and that is it. They need to move on from PJ Walker who is nothing more than a backup at best.

  16. Is it possible that teams want a QB that can actually read NFL defenses? And can hit a receiver that doesn’t have 5 yards of separation?

  17. davidroybartlett says:
    March 7, 2023 at 6:28 pm
    Carolina can possibly sit tight and draft Lamar Lite in the form of Richardson at #9 for a fraction of the price of Lamar Heavy. And before you start telling us how pedestrian his accuracy and win totals were at Florida, just remember that several pundits suggested Lamar would be better off switching to Wide Receiver

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    One pundit said that, Bill Polian, and got laughed off the Airwaves. Most noted Jackson played in a pro style offense fron the pocket in college. The numbers say Jackson is more accurate than guys like Carr, Garropollo and Josh Allen.

  18. Not worth the two first rounders anyone would have to give up to sign him

  19. The “numbers” say Lamar over Carr and Garropollo. Congratulations- he can hang his little hat on that. But please give me one GM who would take him and his diminish ing speed and weak arm, over Josh Allen. I’m doubling over with laughter.

  20. jkossrt says:
    March 7, 2023 at 7:44 pm
    Is it possible that teams want a QB that can actually read NFL defenses? And can hit a receiver that doesn’t have 5 yards of separation
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    On target percentage
    Jackson 75.4
    Allen 73.7-paid
    Carr 71.8 paid
    Jimmy G 75.0-paid

    Sorry reality does not support your claims

  21. Carolina is smart to stay away from the Lamar Jackson mess. They can draft a QB this year, and sign a fairly decent interim QB for a fraction of Jackson’s asking price. The demands for Jackson, from himself and the Ravens, could kill teams.

    Just because the Browns were stupid enough to give up everything for Watson does not mean that every other team is that stupid

  22. casualnflfan says:
    March 7, 2023 at 7:24 pm

    Interesting that they were all in on DeShaun Watson but not Lamar Jackson.
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    Interesting, I dunno, but perfectly understandable. Watson and Jackson have significantly different playing styles and suit different offensive schemes.

  25. My take on the Panthers is that they are focused on getting one of the four QBs that are likely to go in the first round of the draft.

    I think they’ll try to trade for the top pick if they can.

    The Bears aren’t in any hurry to make that deal, though. Can’t blame ’em. They get to load up for the future and still have a top-10 pick, no matter what.

  26. dirtdawg53 says: March 7, 2023 at 6:02 pm
    When the Panthers don’t want you, you know there’s no market for you.
    When no offers come in, and Lamar comes in to sign the tag, it’s going to be embarrassing for him when the ravens pull it.
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    If Ravens pull his tag (which they won’t) other teams would make offers
    Absent that, all these teams (incl. BAL) want to keep their 1st round picks to trade up for a QB
    Young, Stroud, Richardson, Levis, etc. This is what Monken was hired for, not for LJ
    BAL is moving on and needs the 1st rounders to draft their future QB

  27. Reality is Jackson averages 15 passes per game. Much easier to throw for a high percentage when you throw that few times.

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