Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said Wednesday he's spoken with team officials about free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown and remains hopeful the front office may attempt to sign the seven-time Pro Bowl selection.

"I was hoping we would get him," Jackson told reporters. "Still hoping a little bit."

He added: "I just feel he's a great guy. ... He's a cool, down-to-earth guy. He's passionate about the sport of football."

Jackson and Brown worked out together in early April, and the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player confirmed later that month he was interested in the former Pittsburgh Steelers standout joining the team.

"I'd be happy if we signed him," Jackson said. "He's a great player, he shows it each and every year. … But it's not my decision."

Whether Brown is planning to resume his NFL career is uncertain, though. He's hinted toward retirement several times over the past year, including in a series of Twitter posts last week:

The 32-year-old Miami native has been a free agent since September, when he was released by the New England Patriots amid allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.

Britney Taylor, the receiver's former trainer, accused him of rape in a federal lawsuit filed in September. Robert Klemko of Sports Illustrated reported on further accounts of "sexual misconduct, charity auction theft, multiple domestic incidents and a long list of unpaid debts" following the lawsuit.

One woman who accused Brown of sexual misconduct told Klemko that Brown sent her threatening text messages after her story went public. A day after Klemko's report on the texts, the Patriots released Brown.

The NFL released a statement after his release from the Pats saying the league office was investigating the allegations and noted he'd be "subject to discipline if the investigation finds that he has violated the law or league policies."

No further update has been provided by the NFL.

Brown was also sentenced to two years of probation and required to undergo a psychiatric evaluation, attend anger management classes and complete community service in June after pleading no contest to charges of battery, burglary of an unoccupied conveyance and criminal mischief less than $1,000 following an alleged assault of a moving van driver in January.

Brown was one of the NFL's top playmakers across nine years with the Steelers. He was voted First-Team All-Pro four times and led the league in receiving yards twice.

He was traded to the Oakland Raiders in March 2019, but his tenure with the organization lasted less than six months because of conflicts with general manager Mike Mayock and head coach Jon Gruden.

A healthy, fully invested Brown would likely take over as the Ravens' top target from the moment he became eligible to play. The team has good pass-catching depth, led by wide receivers Marquise Brown and Willie Snead and tight end Mark Andrews, but lacks a true No. 1 option in the passing game.

It's a void Baltimore will likely need to fill in order for Jackson and Co. to win a Super Bowl, but it's unclear whether the front office views Brown as a realistic choice.