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We’re tracking all of Baltimore Ravens offseason moves here — from signings and departures to restructures and any potential trades.
The offseason is in full swing, particularly for the Baltimore Ravens, who have made one gigantic move, agreeing to a two-year deal with running back Derrick Henry.
The Ravens will utilize draft picks and the second wave of free agency to retool after losing eight players in the first week.
Baltimore has had good moments so far, and we’re tracking all of their offseason moves here—from signings and departures to restructures and potential trades.
Newly-signed linebacker Patrick Queen had his introductory press conference on Friday.
We’ve heard time and time again the reason why players sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers is Mike Tomlin. It’s no different for newly-signed linebacker Patrick Queen.
“That man standing right there,” Queen said, nodding in Tomlin’s direction, as to what attracted him to the Steelers. “Just the organization itself, known for winning, known for great defense and they’ve got a bunch of stars over here. I just wanted to come be a part of that, be that extra piece to try to win again.”
Queen comes from the Steelers’ top rival, the Ravens, and is eager to help Pittsburgh further improve on its 7-1 head-to-head record since 2020.
“It’s gonna be weird, but I want to be that villain, I wanna be that guy.”
The inside linebacker started all 67 games for the Ravens, amassing four interceptions, 15 passes defended, five forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries for 58 yards and a score, 13.5 sacks, 454 tackles (37 for loss) and 33 quarterback hits.
Queen, 24, had the first of what could be many Pro Bowl nods in 2023.
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Russell Wilson will cost the Steelers just $1.2 million this year, giving them room to improve the rest of the roster.
Quarterback Russell Wilson will cost the Pittsburgh Steelers the veteran minimum of $1.2 million next season, leaving room for the team to sign Pro Bowl linebacker Patrick Queen to a $41 million deal this week.
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Wilson isn’t short on cash, however, because the Denver Broncos are still required to pay him $39 million in 2024 as part of the $242 million contract he signed two years ago.
Spending so little at quarterback has freed up Pittsburgh to splurge elsewhere. In addition to signing Queen, the Steelers have shipped wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers for defensive back Donte Jackson and re-signed safety Miles Killebrew to a two-year, $6.5 million deal.
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The Steelers are rebuilding meticulously and frugally. The Ravens split the season series with Pittsburgh last season and, after their rivals’ additions this offseason, should expect very competitive matchups with them this fall. Wilson and the Steelers may make a deep playoff run in 2024 if they continue building on this success throughout the offseason.
The Ravens lost free agent LB Patrick Queen to the Steelers, and their All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton got a little choked up.
The Baltimore Ravens lost free agent inside linebacker Patrick Queen to their rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, and their All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton isn’t too happy.
Hamilton still mustered a little humor, tweeting a Vince McMahon meme with: “Dad, didn’t you play with @Patrick queen_ in Baltimore?”
The classic meme is a scene from the 2020 documentary “Undertaker: The Last Ride,” in which McMahon gets choked up while discussing his friendship with wrestler The Undertaker.
Once official, Queen will be a welcome addition to a Steelers defense that has struggled with the inside linebacker spot since Ryan Shazier‘s unfortunate retirement.
The Ravens first-round draft pick has started all 67 games, amassing four interceptions, 15 passes defended, five forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries for 58 yards and a score, 13.5 sacks, 454 tackles (37 for loss) and 33 quarterback hits.
Queen earned his first Pro Bowl nod in 2023.
“Dad, didn’t you play with @Patrickqueen_ in Baltimore?” https://t.co/IhSNJEAiDS pic.twitter.com/pkflDn6l8S
— Kyle Hamilton (@kyledhamilton_) March 12, 2024
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Ravens FA Patrick Queen is amped about joining Russell Wilson and the Steelers this season.
Patrick Queen is amped about joining Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers this season.
Moments after the news broke and Wilson posted to X, the Pro Bowler responded to his new quarterback: “Let’s do it my boy.”
Wilson will love having a guy like Queen on the field when the Steelers need a stop.
Queen has started all 67 games since being selected No. 28 overall in 2020, amassing four interceptions, 15 passes defended, five forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries for 58 yards and a score, 13.5 sacks, 454 tackles (37 for loss) and 33 quarterback hits.
Let’s do it my boy! https://t.co/t5CwATavYA
— 🦈 (@Patrickqueen_) March 12, 2024
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We’re looking at social media reaction to the Pittsburgh Steelers signing linebacker Patrick Queen away from the Baltimore Ravens
Patrick Queen has joined Geno Stone as a Ravens “OPP” after agreeing to a three-year, $41 million deal with the rival Pittsburgh Steelers.
The running mate for Roquan Smith, Queen made his first Pro Bowl this season after logging 125 tackles (78 solos) and matching a career-high with six passes defended. He also added 3.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery for the best defense in the league.
Social media reacts to everything, and Queen exiting was a hot topic.
Pending Steelers QB Russell Wilson reacted on X to the signing of Ravens FA ILB Patrick Queen.
DangerRuss, meet Patrick Queen. Somebody’s amped, and it’s not just the Pittsburgh Steelers defense.
Moments after the news came down that the Steelers are planning to ink Pro Bowl inside linebacker Patrick Queen, Russell Wilson took to X to share his approval.
“QUEEEEENNN!” Wilson posted.
Yes, Russ, we’re equally as excited. And what’s there not to be excited about?
Queen has started all 67 games, amassing four interceptions, 15 passes defended, five forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries for 58 yards and a score, 13.5 sacks, 454 tackles (37 for loss) and 33 quarterback hits.
QUEEEEENNN! @Patrickqueen_
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 12, 2024
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Patrick Queen, who has been linked to the Panthers over the past 24 hours, is expected to sign with the Steelers.
You can throw away all those Queen/Queen City puns now.
As first reported by ESPN’s Marcus Spears, free-agent linebacker Patrick Queen has agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The second-team All-Pro defender is expected to sign a three-year, $41 million pact with his former AFC North foes.
Queen had been linked to the Carolina Panthers over the past 24 hours, beginning with a nod from Bleacher Report NFL insider Jordan Schultz on Monday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show. Joe Person of The Athletic backed up Schultz’s reporting, tweeting on Tuesday that Carolina was “in the running” for the 24-year-old.
Before trading two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants yesterday afternoon, the Panthers failed to retain do-it-all linebacker Frankie Luvu. Luvu is expected to sign a three-year, $36 million deal with the Washington Commanders.
Had the Panthers been able to nab Queen, the loss of Luvu would’ve been much easier to swallow. Alas, they’ve been left with just another sour taste.
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The Steelers are getting a much-needed boost after agreeing to terms with Ravens LB Patrick Queen.
In the Steelers’ biggest move since the Russell Wilson news broke on Sunday night, ESPN’s Marcus Spears reports that Patrick Queen is heading to Pittsburgh.
The Pro Bowl inside linebacker plans to sign a three-year, $41 million contract, which should become official at the start of free agency on Wednesday.
The Ravens selected Queen in the first round (No. 28) of the 2020 NFL draft, and he’s been nothing short of spectacular since.
Queen has started all 67 games, amassing four interceptions, 15 passes defended, five forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries for 58 yards and a score, 13.5 sacks, 454 tackles (37 for loss) and 33 quarterback hits.
Pittsburgh needed an inside guy and they got him.
Filed from @mspears96: Ravens free-agent LB Patrick Queen told @mspears96 that he plans to sign a three-year, $41 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. pic.twitter.com/esTfKGnsvg
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are taking Patrick Queen away from the Baltimore Ravens with a three-year, $41 million deal in free agency
According to ESPN’s Marcus Spears, Patrick Queen is following Geno Stone’s path, taking his talents to another AFC North city after agreeing to a 3-year, $41 million deal.
The running mate for Roquan Smith, Queen made his first Pro Bowl this season after logging 125 tackles (78 solos) and matching a career-high with six passes defended. He also added 3.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery for the best defense in the league.
Filed from @mspears96: Ravens free-agent LB Patrick Queen told @mspears96 that he plans to sign a three-year, $41 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. pic.twitter.com/esTfKGnsvg
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024
Queen is the only NFL defender to have produced at least 400 tackles (445), ten sacks (13.5), and ten takeaways (four interceptions and six fumble recoveries) since entering the league in 2020.
He’ll pair with T.J. Watt to help stop the newest Ravens running back, Derrick Henry.
