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RGIII predicts Stetson Bennett to Baltimore Ravens

Bennett would reunite with former Georgia OC Todd Monken…

The Baltimore Ravens have a decision to make with star quarterback Lamar Jackson this offseason.

Jackson can either be extended with a new contract, be placed on a franchise tag or be traded.

ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III mentioned former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett as a potential move for the Ravens in the upcoming NFL draft as insurance for Jackson.

The move would reunite Bennett with new Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

“My bold prediction is that the Baltimore Ravens select Stetson Bennett in the NFL draft. Lamar Jackson is unsure if he is going to be there in the offseason with the franchise tag. You bring in a quarterback who is very familiar with Todd Monken because he was just his OC with the Georgia Bulldogs in back-to-back national championships. Bennett can help teach the offense to these guys and if Lamar is not there at the beginning of the season, Bennett could be your guy of the future.”

Bennett is ranked by draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. as the No. 9 quarterback among draft prospects.

The former walk-on leaves an inspiring legacy behind in Athens as a two-time national champion and the most decorated player in College Football Playoffs history.

Bennett’s cool demeanor, knowledge of Monken’s system and ability to use his feet could create value in Baltimore.

Bennett will have an opportunity to show his athleticism and skills in front of NFL teams at the NFL combine beginning Feb. 28.

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Ex-Giant Eric Tomlinson signs to Ravens’ practice squad

Former New York Giants TE Eric Tomlinson has been signed to the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad.

Former New York Giants tight end Eric Tomlinson, who many anticipated would return to the team’s practice squad, now has a new home.

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Monday afternoon that they had signed Tomlinson, who filled multiple roles for the Giants this season, to their practice squad.

Tomlinson originally joined the Giants in September of last year when he was claimed off of waivers from the New York Jets. He was waived several weeks later and spent time with the New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders before re-signing with the Giants in March of this year.

At varying points this season, Tomlinson had spent time on both the Giants’ active roster and practice squad, and even took some reps along the offensive line when the team had an early COVID-19 scare.

Prior to his time with the Giants, Tomlinson was quite the journeyman, making stops with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he signed as an undrafted rookie out of UTEP, Houston Texans and the aforementioned Jets.

In 45 career games (32 starts), Tomlinson has hauled in 17 receptions for 194 yards and one touchdown. He is primarily used as a blocking tight end.

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