There are currently five edge players earning $20 million-average-annual-value deals.
The 2020 Ravens became the unusual team to roster two franchise-tagged pass rushers, in tagging Matt Judon and trading for Yannick Ngakoue. A year after both edge defenders’ rookie deals expired, each is again on the verge of free agency.
Thomas was due a guaranteed $10M in base salary this season before his release. However, the Ravens cited “personal conduct” that “adversely affected” the team to try and void the commitment.
The Ravens released Earl Thomas before the start of the 2020 season. As they look ahead to the 2021 slate, the safety’s grievance case remains unresolved, as Daniel Oyefusi of The Baltimore Sun writes.
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Would the potential benefits outweigh the inevitable ripple effects?
The Baltimore Ravens finished the 2020 season as the top rushing offense for the second straight year but ranked 32nd in the league in passing yards per game (171.2).
Their fans and countless media pundits have been clamoring for the team to find a ‘true number 1 wide receiver’ by either trading up in the draft or signing one of the best available veteran free agents for what seems like the...
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How the season finished:
A week after capturing his first postseason victory, Jackson delivered one of his most frustrating performances, failing to produce a touchdown for the first time in 39 straight games (which was the longest streak in the NFL). The last time Baltimore advanced to the AFC Championship Game was...
During his stint in Baltimore, Cox earned four Pro Bowl nods, All-Pro recognition (during the position’s first year of eligibility in 2020), and a Super Bowl ring. He’s played the seventh-most games in franchise history.
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The Senior Bowl is here! The practices will officially begin on Tuesday, while the game will take place on Saturday. The event will hold extra importance this year. With no NFL combine, the Senior Bowl may be the best opportunity for some organizations to see draft prospects in-person.
Let’s take a quick look at five players that the Ravens should watch.
Tylan Wallace (WR, Oklahoma State)
It’s no secret that the Ravens need to add a wide receiver this...
Where's the love for Wink? Other coordinators have gotten interviews and even head coaching jobs.
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta plans to speak with Lamar Jackson about his contract within the next 10 days and said Monday the quarterbacks "deserves" an extension.
While Jackson is under contract for the 2021 NFL season and will have his 2022 fifth-year option picked up, Baltimore recognizes now is the time to get a longer deal done.
Andrews, 25, turned in a solid encore to his 2019 Pro Bowl season. In 2020, he reeled in 58 grabs for 701 yards and seven touchdowns.
Lamar Jackson has been one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the NFL since being drafted in 2018. There's no question the former MVP should receive a
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An End Of An Era
The Ravens informed veteran long-snapper, Morgan Cox, last week that they plan to part ways this offseason."Sad that it's over ... but eternally happy it happened." After a productive 11-year partnership, All-Pro LS Morgan Cox and the Ravens are parting ways. The Ravens informed the pending FA last week that they are going in a younger direction: https://t.co/eDa4JupGQf
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) January 25, 2021Cox has been...
Morgan Cox says the Ravens are not re-signing him, ending the veteran long-snapper's 11-year run in Baltimore.
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Ravens Hire Anthony Weaver as Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach - Ryan Mink
Baltimore has hired Weaver, who the Ravens drafted in the second round in 2002 and played four seasons at defensive end in Baltimore, to be its new Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach.
Weaver replaces Joe Cullen, who has been reportedly hired as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ defensive coordinator.
Weaver was a defensive coordinator for the first time in 2020 with the...
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With just two weekends of football remaining this season, the Baltimore Beatdown staff is once again predicting the winners of the two matchups in the Conference Championship.
As per usual, below you’ll see how everyone fared in last week’s Divisional Round slate, analysis of everyone’s picks for this weekend, and polls for you to cast your own votes!
Playoff Standings:
BB readers 7-3 Vasilis 7-3 Spencer 7-3 Dustin 7-3 Peter 7-3 Jakob 7-3 Kyle...Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Could this place him outside the Ravens’ limit?
According to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, the soon-to-be free agent pass rusher, Matt Judon, is pursuing a contract of $20 million per season.
This will likely push Judon out of the Ravens’ price range, seeing as overthecap.com places the Ravens’ “effective cap space” around $14 million.
There are currently five edge rushers and three interior defensive linemen earning $20 million or more per...
Judon has been a consistent contributor in his five seasons with the Ravens.
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Despite reaching the divisional round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season, the Ravens would be wise to reconfigure their roster construction this offseason. Judging by the conference finalists and Baltimore’s recent playoff results, prioritizing the run game on both sides of the ball is not the optimal strategy in an increasingly pass focused league. Specifically, improving the pass offense in both volume and efficiency is a worthwhile...