Colleagues and fans react to Jackson trade request

BALTIMORE — Fans and former teammates of Lamar Jackson had a range of reactions after he announced his request for a trade Monday morning. 

The reactions list begins with a tweet from safety Tony Jefferson, who said he thinks it's time Lamar and the Ravens parted ways. 

Cornerback Marlon Humphrey, had an emotional response to Jefferson's statement, tweeting "Screw you dude!"  It's unlikely the statement was directed towards Lamar, as a previous tweet in response to Jackson's announcement read, "Handle your business! We always here though."

Linebacker Patrick McQueen seems to be in support of Lamar's decision.  Simply tweeting, "My boy yk (you know) what it is" in response to Jackson's initial announcement. 

Sports journalists like Charlie White speculate that Lamar could have a successful career with other NFL teams that recognize Jackson's value.  

It's no surprise that plenty of Lamar's fans in Baltimore are sad to see him go.  

The Ravens Realm, a fan account tweeted a heartwarming reel of moments of Jackson's time in Baltimore, as a reminder that many fans will always have love for Lamar.  

Loyal fans like Jerry Lee remain supportive of the team despite the news, saying, "They still my team - Baltimore Ravens - no matter what."

Others, such as Keyon Addison, expressed their feelings of betrayal. "That's really hurtful, for real. I thought he was going to stay on the Ravens," he shared. Addison continued, "I don't see him playing in Baltimore. I feel like he's going to leave the Ravens. He's going to go somewhere else."

Some fans were disheartened even before the recent tweets. Nicholas Long recalled a moment where Jackson left a game and grabbed a sign with a blank check. "It kind of hurts me that...he decided to grab that one. That kind of bothered me that it was all about the money," Long said.

He also suggested Jackson use some of the money to support the team, stating, "You need to take some of that money and give it to your receivers so you can throw to the receivers, tight ends, and running backs. The whole thing is a well-oiled machine."

The future of Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens remains uncertain, but fans continue to express their mixed emotions on the matter.