The 2022 NFL Draft delivered everything from flashy outfits to surprising choices and of course blockbuster trades.
A major move involved the Baltimore Ravens, who traded wide receiver Marquise Brown, and their 100th overall pick for the Arizona Cardinals’ only first-round pick.
Read more: 2022 NFL Draft Trade Tracking: Each deal for a first-round pick
The Ravens later selected Iowa Hawkeyes center Tyler Linderbaum with the number 25 they received from Arizona.
But Lamar Jackson was not so thrilled with the front office decision.
Wtf
– Lamar Jackson (@ Lj_era8) April 29, 2022
🥺🥺🤬 https://t.co/PqO2e81vvZ
– Lamar Jackson (@ Lj_era8) April 29, 2022
In March, Baltimore’s star quarterback expressed his feelings about a potential deal involving Brown that was sent to the Kansas City Chiefs.
“Excuse my French pretty quick sir … But ABSOLUTELY NO!” Jackson wrote on Twitter.
Unfortunately for Jackson, an agreement involving Brown became a reality when Jackson and his former recipient said goodbye to each other.
Wish I could play with my brotha forever, but I’ll be seen at the top @ Lj_æra8 🤞🏿💯
– Hollywood Brown (@Primetime_jet) April 29, 2022
Despite his dissatisfaction, Jackson made it clear that he was not sorry about the addition of Linderbaum.
It’s not about my new center🙄 stop it bs https://t.co/meRpOw4zD0
– Lamar Jackson (@ Lj_era8) April 29, 2022
On the other side of the deal, Kyler Murray, Budda Baker and JJ Watt celebrated the arrival of their new wide receiver.
Let’z Get It Gang ❤️💯 https://t.co/UQrdZAvNsb
– Hollywood Brown (@Primetime_jet) April 29, 2022
Welcome to the Bird Town !! @Primetime_jet Offense Gonna Be 🏃♂️💨💨💨 🔥🔥🔥
– Budda Baker (@ buddabaker32) April 29, 2022
– JJ Watt (@JJWatt) April 29, 2022
The deal allows for a reunion for Murray and Brown, who were teammates at the Oklahoma Sooners. The two committed to 1,318 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2018, and Murray went on to win the Heisman Trophy before becoming the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Brown was later selected as number 25.
