Chance to re-sign:
I would be surprised to see Judon in a Ravens uniform in 2020, I have to admit. The type of deal that he is likely to want is likely to be beyond what the team is comfortable paying. After all, they chose to let Smith walk last season and he was a year younger than Judon is.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh has stated that he would like Judon to stay but acknowledges that it’s going to be difficult to achieve. Baltimore’s strategy in the past has been to allow free agents to go and find out their value before returning to the team and offering them the chance to match. I am sure Judon will be encouraged to do the same, but this might just end up as a dignified way to say goodbye. I do not believe that the Ravens will enter a bidding war for anyone, even a player they have watched the draft and develop.
The caveat here is the franchise tag, which Baltimore has been hesitant to use in the past. According to Over The Cap, the franchise tag for linebackers is expected to be $16.27 million, which while expensive, gives the Ravens a little more leverage and would cheaper than the deal Judon is likely going to get. With plenty of cap space expected for 2020, Baltimore has the capability to pull this off and keep Judon for at least next season.
If the Ravens don’t use the franchise tag on Judon, Baltimore’s history points to the end of his tenure with the team. Barring the tag being used, I put his odds at re-signing with the Ravens at about 20%.
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