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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Lamar Jackson continues to negotiate a new contract with the Ravens despite his trade request.

Advice: Jackson shook up the first day of the NFL's owners meeting when he announced he "requested a trade from the Ravens" on March 2nd just moments before John Harbaugh was scheduled to speak with the media. Rapoport reports a source familiar with the situation told him Jackson and the Ravens have been negotiating "as recently as last week" leaving Rapoport to believe the trade request has more to do with money than a desire to leave the Ravens. Rapoport also added, "everyone thinks the Ravens would just match" whatever contract Jackson agrees to under the non-exclusive tag. NBCSportsEDGE.com Today, 2:25 pm

Broncos HC Sean Payton said "That's something we're probably not going to talk about, probably ever," when asked about Russell Wilson's knee scope.

Advice: Payton was too busy praising the signing of Jarrett Stidham at Monday's owners meeting, leaving little room for Wilson's knee surgery to be discussed. Wilson reportedly underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee earlier this offseason, in hopes of cleaning up an injury that's nagged him for the last several seasons. The team has already cleared him to throw and expects him to be healthy in time for OTAs. It sounds like this is a non-issue for Wilson going forward. NBCSportsEDGE.com Today, 12:48 pm

Broncos HC Sean Payton said Jarrett Stidham was an "important signing" for the team this offseason.

Advice: The Broncos signed Stidham to a two-year, $10 million deal this offseason to become Russell Wilson's handsomely paid backup. Payton added at the owners meeting that the team feels like Stidham "can become an NFL starter." This doesn't necessarily mean Wilson will be on a short leash in 2023 -- which would work against the Broncos' best interest after Wilson signed a five-year, $242 million contract last offseason. Stidham threw for 656-4-3 in his lone season with the Raiders. The former fourth-round pick has made just two career starts but appears to already have the admiration of his new coach. NBCSportsEDGE.com Today, 11:29 am

GM John Lynch said Monday that Purdy (elbow) is "probably the leader in the clubhouse" to start at quarterback for the 49ers, if healthy, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Advice: Purdy, who is recovering from right elbow surgery to repair his ulnar collateral ligament, has earned some sway "with the way he's played," but Lombardi reports that Lynch made it clear that he'll be competing with both Trey Lance (ankle) and Sam Darnold for the starting gig this offseason. Darnold currently is healthy, and Lance should be by the start of OTAs, while Purdy may resume throwing in June. It's possible the results of San Francisco's quarterback competition won't be fully solidified until closer to the start of the 2023 regular season. Rotowire.com Today, 8:22 am

Jackson announced via his personal Twitter account Monday that he requested a trade from the Ravens on March 2.

Advice: Coach John Harbaugh said, "We love [Jackson]," in his press conference Monday at the Annual League Meeting, in response to Jackson's trade announcement, but after lengthy contract disputes, the star quarterback has made it known that he prefers to move on from Baltimore. The Ravens placed the $32.4 million non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson earlier this offseason, but the quarterback has yet to sign the tag. Other teams can negotiate a contract with Jackson due to the non-exclusive tag, which Baltimore could match or alternatively gain two first-round draft picks as compensation, but Jackson's now public announcement of a trade request could motivate teams around the league to more heavily pursue direct dialogue with the Ravens instead. Additionally, Harbaugh said Monday that Jackson has now fully healed from the sprained PCL in his left knee that caused him to miss Baltimore's final six contests of the 2022 campaign, per Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Banner. Rotowire.com Today, 8:05 am