Tag: Justin Madubuike Free Agency

Twitter reacts to the Ravens agreeing to a 4-year, $98M deal with Justin Madubuike

We’re looking at the social media reaction to Justin Madubuike signing a 4-year, $98 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens have struck a big blow in NFL free agency, signing Justin Madubuike to a 4-year, $98 million contract extension.

The Ravens released this statement on the extension.

With Madubuike just days from officially signing his new deal, we’re looking at Twitter reactions from the news.

Ravens place the franchise tag on DT Justin Madubuike

With Baltimore unable to agree to a contract extension, the Ravens have placed the franchise tag on defensive tackle Justin Madubuike.

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta had clarified that the organization would place the franchise tag on star defensive tackle Justin Madubuike if no deal could be reached.

With the March 5 deadline in effect, Baltimore has placed the tag on the All-Pro defensive tackle DeCosta confirmed.

DeCosta had this to say about the move.

“We were unable to agree on a contract ext. w/Justin before the deadline and will use the franchise tag,” GM Eric DeCosta said. “Justin is a great player and person, and we’ll continue to negotiate long-term deal with him.”

Madubuike, 26, bet on himself last spring, and he is coming off a breakout season in which he produced a career-high 13 sacks for a Ravens defense that led the NFL with 60 sacks last season. Madubuike totaled more sacks last season than he did in his first three seasons combined (8.5 sacks).

Madubuike’s 13 sacks last year are the fifth-most in a single season by a Baltimore player and are tied for the most by a Ravens defensive tackle.

With All-Pro linebacker Patrick Queen likely to depart for a massive free agent deal, retaining Madubuike is the Raven’s biggest priority in a critical offseason that’ll see 26 players test free agency.

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Ravens’ biggest winners from NFL raising the 2024 salary cap to $255.4M

We’re looking at the Baltimore Ravens biggest winners from the NFL raising the salary cap to $255.4 million

The 2024 NFL offseason is underway for Baltimore, and the Ravens’ focus will shift to reshaping the roster on both sides.

The NFL announced a massive $30.6 million increase from 2023, under the original salary cap set in 1994 of $34.6 million.

The 2024 cap is officially $255 million, and where things currently stand, Baltimore is expected to have roughly $18,538,828 available, according to Over The Cap.

The Ravens are set to have 26 pending free agents, and with another likely retool schedule on defense, the organization could conjure up a scheme for more flexibility.

With the added cap space now official, we’re looking at the biggest winners from the news.

NFL free agency: Looking at the Ravens history with the franchise tag

With 27 pending free agents and several key players looking for big money, we’re taking a look at the Baltimore Ravens’ history with the NFL franchise tag

When the Chiefs Super Bowl parade was completed, the NFL world started to focus on 2024 entirely and the critical offseason that awaits.

As teams around the league prepare for the NFL scouting combine, the franchise tag window opens on Tuesday and closes on March 5.

Any unrestricted free agent not tagged in that period will be able to sign with any suitor when the new league year and free agency opens on March 13. (The negotiating period, when teams can reach out to agents of potential free agents to start talks, begins March 11.)

Lamar Jackson was among six players tagged last year, with two, including defensive tackle Daron Payne (Giants) and tight end Evan Engram (Jaguars) signing long-term extensions.

The 2024 salary cap hasn’t been set yet, but it’s expected to land north of $240 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Baltimore has a long history of tagging players and getting a deal done at a later date. They have done so with five of their previous seven franchise-tagged players.

With the new league year fast approaching and Justin Madubuike or Patrick Queen likely candidates for the designation, we’re looking at the Ravens’ history with the franchise tag.

2024 NFL offseason: Key dates and Ravens contract options that’ll free up millions in cap space

We’re looking at key dates and contract options that’ll free up millions in cap space for the Baltimore Ravens ahead of 2024 NFL free agency

With the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror, the Ravens and 31 other NFL teams will start financially retooling to advance to the 2024-25 postseason.

Joel Corry of CBS Sports recently looked inside at key offseason dates starting with the first week of the 2024 league year, which begins March 13.

Some dates will free up cap space for Baltimore, while others will force GM Eric DeCosta to make hard decisions.

Here’s a look at the key dates and players impacted via Over The Cap. 

Justin Madubuike says ‘business is business’ when asked about impending free agency

Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike says Baltimore is home, but “business is business” when asked about his impending free agency

The Baltimore Ravens saw greatness in Justin Madubuike when they selected the former Texas A&M defensive tackle with the 71st overall pick in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Madubuike would play in 10 games with three starts with 19 combined tackles and 1.0 sacks during that Covid-19-plagued season, and it was the beginning of his journey to stardom.

Madubuike has improved every season, and after betting on himself during the 2023 NFL offseason, he’s now on the brink of a lucrative second contract. Although his heart belongs to Baltimore, the defensive tackle stands on “business” first.

“In terms of Baltimore, man, that’s home,” the defensive tackle told NFL.com Friday at Pro Bowl Games practice. “But, you know, business is business, and that side is going to take care of itself.”

Madubuike played out the final season of his rookie contract in 2023, earning a base salary of $2.74 million after turning down a contract extension last spring.

Madubuike had a breakout season in 2023, recording at least a half-sack in 11 consecutive games between Weeks 4 to 14, tying the NFL record held by Jared Allen, Chris Jones, Trey Hendrickson, and Shaun Ellis.

In Week 12 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Madubuike became the first Raven since 2017 to reach double-digit sacks and was named to his first career Pro Bowl this year while earning All-Pro honors.

Ravens agree to 2-year, $7.5 million contract extension with DT Michael Pierce

In a move that could help potentially absorb the potential loss of Justin Madubuike, Baltimore has agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million contract extension with Michael Pierce.

In a move that could help potentially absorb the loss of Patrick Madubuike, Baltimore has agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million contract extension with defensive tackle Michael Pierce.

The 31-year-old has 37 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, and a pair of fumble recoveries this season, and most importantly, he’s one of three defensive tackles on the roster set to become unrestricted free agents at season’s end.

Pierce, Madubuike, and Brent Urban could all test the open market.

Madubuike will be the name to watch as a 2023 Pro Bowler who’s amassed 11+ tackles and could land $25 million a year in compensation from another team.

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