The 2022 NFL draft delivered on everything from flashy outfits to surprising picks and, of course, blockbuster trades.
One major move involved the Baltimore Ravens trading wide receiver Marquise Brown and their 100th overall pick for the Arizona Cardinals‘ sole first-round pick.
Read More: 2022 NFL draft trade tracker: Every deal for a first-round pick
The Ravens later selected Iowa Hawkeyes center Tyler Linderbaum with the No. 25 pick they received from Arizona.
But Lamar Jackson wasn’t too thrilled with the front office’s decision.
Wtf
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) April 29, 2022
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) April 29, 2022
In March, Baltimore’s star quarterback made his feelings known about a potential trade involving Brown being sent to the Kansas City Chiefs.
“Excuse my French real quick sir … But HELL NAW!” Jackson wrote on Twitter.
Unfortunately for Jackson, a deal involving Brown became a reality as Jackson and his former receiver bid each other farewell.
Wish I coulda played with my brotha forever but ima see you at the top @Lj_era8 🤞🏿💯
— Hollywood Brown (@Primetime_jet) April 29, 2022
Despite his displeasure, Jackson made it clear that he was not upset by the addition of Linderbaum.
It’s not about my new center🙄 stop that bs https://t.co/meRpOw4zD0
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) April 29, 2022
On the other side of the trade, Kyler Murray, Budda Baker and J.J. 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 City!! @Primetime_jet Offense Gonna Be 🏃♂️💨💨💨 🔥🔥🔥
— Budda Baker (@buddabaker32) April 29, 2022
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) April 29, 2022
The trade allows for a reunion for Murray and Brown, who were teammates on the Oklahoma Sooners. The two connected for 1,318 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2018, and Murray went on to win the Heisman Trophy before being the first overall selection in the 2019 NFL draft. Brown was later selected 25th overall.
