Twitter reacts to report that Falcons won’t pursue Lamar Jackson

It didn’t take long for the Atlanta Falcons to bow out of the Lamar Jackson sweepstakes. Shortly after the Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson, it was reported that the Falcons would not pursue the former league MVP.

Similar reports came out about the Raiders, Commanders, Panthers and Dolphins, prompting some to wonder if the league was colluding to prevent Jackson from getting a fully guaranteed contract.

As for Falcons fans, some were glad to hear the team won’t pursue Jackson, while others were in shock by Atlanta’s reported lack of interest. Here’s how the people of Twitter reacted to the news.