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We’re looking at ten pending 2024 NFL free agents that the Baltimore Ravens should not re-sign
Baltimore faces an offseason of change after Mike Macdonald bolted for the Seahawks job. Anthony Weaver landed the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator job, and 26 players, headlined by Patrick Queen, are set to be free agents.
Justin Madubuike landed the franchise tag, leaving Baltimore -$9 million over the salary cap ahead of the early tampering period.
With an urgent offseason underway, we’re looking at ten pending free agents who shouldn’t return.
We’re looking at ten takeaways from the Baltimore Ravens 2023 NFL season
The Ravens have concluded their 2023 season, and the focus now shifts to what’s shaping up to be a franchise-altering offseason for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Baltimore is 20th in the NFL in cap space, with $5 million available, and there will be critical decisions regarding several vital contributors and two All-Pros. And they’re spending about $120+ million plus on the offensive side of the football.
With the NFL Combine set to begin, we’re looking at ten takeaways from the Ravens 13-4 regular season.
We’re predicting whether Baltimore Ravens free agents should stay or go ahead of the NFL’s new league year
Baltimore faces an offseason of change after Mike Macdonald bolted for the Seahawks job. Anthony Weaver landed the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator job, and 29 players are set to be free agents, headlined by Patrick Queen and Justin Madubuike.
The Ravens are 20th in the NFL in cap space, with $5,138,828 available, and there will be critical decisions regarding several vital contributors and two All-Pros.
With an urgent offseason underway, we’re looking at who should stay or go via Over The Cap.
We’re looking at five ways the Baltimore Ravens defense will look different under new defensive coordinator Zach Orr
The Ravens quickly replaced Mike Macdonald as defensive coordinator, promoting inside linebackers coach Zachary Orr.
Orr, who played for the Ravens from 2014-2016, is a fast-rising star in the coaching ranks.
We have named Zach Orr our new Defensive Coordinator ‼️ pic.twitter.com/IA2RiE5Yct
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) February 1, 2024
The 31-year-old Orr has been on the Ravens staff since 2017, save for one season with the Jaguars and Urban Meyer in 2021.
An undrafted player from North Texas, Orr was forced to retire because of a neck/spine condition. During his final season in 2016, Orr had his best year, finishing with 133 tackles, three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries.
The Ravens introduced Orr to the media on Tuesday, and with the former NFL linebacker firmly entrenched, we’re looking at the multiple ways this defense will look different.
We’re looking at studs and duds from the Baltimore Ravens 2023 NFL regular season
The Baltimore Ravens have concluded their 2023 season, and the focus now shifts to what’s shaping up to be a franchise-altering offseason for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Where things currently stand, Baltimore expected to have roughly $7,328,828 in cap space, via OverTheCap, which is the 20th most in the NFL.
That number could grow if the team opts to part ways with some expensive contracts (perhaps Ronnie Stanley and/or Marlon Humphrey.
With the offseason underway, we’re looking at studs and duds from the 2023 regular season.
We’re looking at seven Baltimore Ravens 2024 NFL Free agents that’ll flourish on another team
General manager Eric DeCosta, Ozzie Newsome’s successor, has grown increasingly aggressive in handing out contracts, and he’s now built a Super Bowl hopeful for 2023 and beyond.
The Ravens are 20th in the NFL in cap space, with $7.3 million available, and there will be critical decisions regarding several vital contributors and two All-Pros. And they’re spending about $120+ million plus on the offensive side of the football.
PFF recently did an early ranking of the top 50 free agents for 2024, and John Harbaugh’s squad had four players make the list.
The overall positional spending will change in the coming years after Lamar Jackson signed a massive five-year, $260 million contract extension, making him among the three highest-paid players on average in NFL history.
With the NFL offseason fast approaching, we’re looking at seven players that’ll flourish on another roster.
We’re taking an early look at 29 Baltimore Ravens who are slated to be 2024 NFL free agents in March
After last Sunday’s 17-10 loss to Kansas City in the AFC Championship, Baltimore faces an offseason of change after Mike Macdonald bolted for the Seahawks job, Anthony Weaver landed the Dolphins defensive coordinator job, and 29 players are set to be free agents, headlined by Patrick Queen and Justin Madubuike.
The Ravens are 20th in the NFL in cap space, with $7.3 million available, and there will be critical decisions regarding several vital contributors and two All-Pros.
With an urgent offseason set to begin, we’re looking at the 29 players testing some form of free agency via Over The Cap.
Michigan State football has extended an offer to a three-star safety from Ironton, Ohio
Michigan State football has extended an offer to a three-star safety from Ironton, Ohio.
Josh Johnson announced on Thursday that he’s received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. Johnson hails from Ironton, Ohio — the hometown of former Michigan State fullback Trevon Pendleton.
Johnson ranks as the No. 44 safety in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 31 player from Ohio in the class.
Michigan State is one of more than 10 schools to extend an offer to Johnson. Other notable programs to offer Johnson includes Tennessee, Boston College, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Penn State and West Virginia.
#AGTG, Blessed to be OFFERED
by @MSU_Football #GoGreenThank you @Coach_Smith @CoachHawk_5 @COACHT2_ @Coach_Lindgren @coach_meat @FBCoachM @JoeS_Rossi @CoachWozniakTE @robertcolemoore @D_Hicks_ @SeanLevyMSU @KbTheStable @DBcoachadams @ChadWilt @FootballIronton @PendletonTrevon pic.twitter.com/vyUnEbk2KE
— Joshua Johnson (@Josh_Makai9) February 1, 2024
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10 former Colts are on the AFC, NFC Championship rosters.
As the playoffs heat up with the conference championship gets set for this weekend, the Indianapolis Colts will see a handful of former players taking part in the big games.
By our count, 10 former players across three of the teams donned the horseshoe at one point regardless of whether they were an early draft pick or a player on the practice squad.
Here’s a look at 10 former Colts players who are on the AFC and NFC Championship rosters:
Baltimore #Ravens announce 6 roster moves ahead of preparation for season opener against Texans via @Thacover2NFL
The Ravens announced six roster moves as the team starts preparation for the September, 10 season opener against the Houston Texans.
Ravens signed QB Josh Johnson, CB Kevon Seymour and DE Brent Urban to the 53-man roster.
Baltimore placed RB Keaton Mitchell, CB Pepe Williams and OLB Malik Hamm on IR.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 31, 2023
Baltimore signed quarterback Josh Johnson, cornerback Kevon Seymour and defensive tackle Brent Urban to the 53-man roster.
The Ravens then placed rookie running back Keaton Mitchell, cornerback Damarion ‘Pepe’ Williams and undrafted rookie linebacker Malik Hamm on IR, meaning they’ll miss the first four games.
