Things hadn’t gone according to plan early in the 2021 season for Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley and on Tuesday his season officially came to an end.
Stanley inked a long-term deal in 2020 before breaking his ankle and returned to the field in Week One of this season for Baltimore but hadn’t played since. The Ravens announced Tuesday that Stanley will have another procedure on that ankle and will miss the remainder of the 2021 season.
“This is not what I wanted or expected when coming into the season,” Stanley stated. “Throughout the last year, I did everything I could to be 100% healthy so I could be out there playing for our team and city. As a competitor, I have a mindset of sacrificing my body for my brothers and my team to reach our goals. At this point in time, my ankle isn’t where it should be.
“This is the best decision not only for my health, but also for the team long term. I look forward to supporting my team from the sideline this season and coming back fully healthy in 2022.” – Ronnie Stanley
Stanley’s current deal goes through 2025 after signing that five-year extension that pays him $98.75 million with $64 million being guaranteed.
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