Tag: Patrick Queen

Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen to sign a three-year, $41M deal with rival Steelers

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.

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.

NFL insider: Panthers are suitors for free-agent LB Patrick Queen

Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz mentioned the Panthers as one of two potential suitors for free-agent LB Patrick Queen.

Monday’s free-agent frenzy swept up a fan favorite in Frankie Luvu, who is expected to sign with the Washington Commanders on a three-year, $36 million deal. But while the loss would be a pretty hurtful one for the Carolina Panthers, there may be an awfully solid contingency plan in place.

During his spot on The Pat McAfee Show this afternoon, Bleacher Report NFL insider Jordan Schultz mentioned the Panthers as one of two potential suitors for another free-agent backer in Patrick Queen. Here’s the snippet:

Queen is one of the top defenders out on the open market. The former first-round pick put forth a career season in 2023—as he earned second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections for his 133-tackle campaign.

As Schultz notes, the Seattle Seahawks look to be in on the standout 24-year-old. The fact that they’ve hired his defensive coordinator from the Baltimore Ravens, Mike Macdonald, as their new head coach also might make them the favorites for his services.

But the Panthers, who are out to find some dawgs this offseason, seem to be lurking.

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Ravens players, fans react to Geno Stone agreeing to a 2-year deal with rival Bengals

Baltimore Ravens, fans, players and local media reacted to Geno Stone agreeing to a two-year, $15 million deal with the Cincinnati Bengals

Geno Stone has gone from a beloved Ravens safety to an “OPP” after agreeing to a two-year, $15 million deal with the Cincinnati Bengals, an AFC North rival.

Stone will have a chance to become a full-time starter for the first time in his career, seeing his former team twice a year during intense, divisional matchups.

The news is coming in fast, and the reactions to Stone’s deal have social media in an uproar.

Might a 9-time Pro Bowler be an option for the Commanders?

Bobby Wagner isn’t returning to Seattle, making the Commanders a possibility for the future Hall of Famer.

News broke Sunday that a 9-time Pro Bowler and 6-time All-Pro linebacker is not returning to his team.

Bobby Wagner is reportedly going to test the free agent market, not returning to his longtime NFL home, the Seattle Seahawks. Wagner played one season with the Rams, and his other 11 NFL seasons were spent in Seattle.

Wagner is now an age-33 linebacker. Consequently, this Washington ownership group would wisely not invest in a long-term deal with a veteran such as Wagner. However, one can imagine the Commanders pursuing Wagner for a short-term reunion.

That is, a reunion with new Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and new linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. Wagner played for Quinn while Quinn served as the Seahawks defensive coordinator in the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

Norton coached the linebackers during the 2010-2014 seasons. Following his three seasons as the Raiders defensive coordinator, Norton returned to the Seahawks as their defensive coordinator for the 2018-2021 seasons, all of which saw Wagner earn Pro Bowl honors with Seattle.

It is no secret the Commanders have been weak at linebacker and signing Wagner for the short-term could provide the defense leadership and also a younger, drafted linebacker a mentor as well.

Should the Commanders choose to pursue a younger linebacker, such as the Ravens’ Patrick Queen, they would attempt to sign him on a longer-term deal, seeing that Queen will only turn 25 in August.

Bobby Wagner expected to hit free agency, unlikely to return to Seahawks

Wagner will become a free agent when the new league year begins and it’s considered unlikely that he will return to Seattle.

According to Ian Rapoport at NFL Network, Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner will become a free agent when the new league year begins and it’s considered unlikely that he will return to Seattle.

Wagner is coming off a 183-tackle season, the third time he has led the league in tackles in his career. However, Wagner is also 33 years old and the Seahawks are going in a younger direction. He has played 185 games in the NFL, made nine Pro Bowl teams and has six All-Pro nominations. While he has nothing left to prove, in interviews after the 2023 season ended, Wagner made it clear he intends to continue playing.

This past season Wagner gave Seattle a hometown discount, signing a one-year, $5.5 million deal. On the open market he should be able to earn more than that after another Pro Bowl season.

Potential replacements for Wagner in free agency include Patrick Queen, Eric Kendricks and D’Vondre Campbell, who was just released by the Packers and had done great work under the Seahawks’ new linebackers coach.

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CBS Sports predicts Commanders to land Ravens star LB Patrick Queen

Queen would give the Commanders something they’ve lacked for years.

The Washington Commanders have a significant need at linebacker. Under former head coach Ron Rivera, the franchise often avoided spending any significant assets at linebacker outside of picking Jamin Davis in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.

That’s not going to happen under new GM Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn.

With Davis penciled in at outside linebacker, the Commanders badly need a true inside linebacker. The good news for Washington is that there are some options in free agency. Patrick Queen is the top option. Devin White, a former top-five draft pick coming off a down season, is also an option. There is the ageless Bobby Wagner, who has ties to Dan Quinn and linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr.

There are others, too.

How much money does Peters want to commit to filling this position?

Garrett Podell of CBS Sports recently previewed Queen’s free agency, looking at four legitimate options for him, three of which were NFC East teams.

Here’s what Podell said about Washington:

Washington possesses $91.5 million in cap space this offseason, the most in the entire league according to OverTheCap.com. New head coach Dan Quinn presided over a defensive transformation of the Dallas Cowboys defense as their defensive coordinator that led to two corners, Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland, leading the NFL in interceptions and earning All-Pro nods in his three seasons down in Texas. However, Quinn certainly realized the importance of having a strong inside linebacker to negate a team’s run game after the way Aaron Jones brutalized his defense in the NFC wild-card round.

The Commanders have significant needs on defense since they profiled as the lowest-ranked team in scoring defense (30.5 points per game), total defense (388.9 total yards per game), passing touchdowns (39) and passer rating (105.7). Queen wouldn’t have to move very far in relocating closer to the nation’s capital.

Those are compelling reasons for the Commanders to spend the required $20 million or more annually to sign Queen. He’s young (Queen doesn’t turn 25 until August) and has improved in each of his past two seasons. Queen is an ascending player who could be a defensive linchpin in Washington for years to come.

So, who does Podell see Queen signing with?

The Commanders.

Queen takes the money and runs down the road to the Commanders to play for Quinn. Many of his Cowboys players lauded their professional and personal growth with Quinn calling defensive plays, which is a legitimate draw for free agents also looking to get paid. Queen is the first of many dominoes set to fall in Washington’s rebuild under a new regime this offseason.

Queen would thrive in Quinn’s and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt’s defense. If Washington splurged to sign Queen, it would be a smart move. His age, production and ceiling are in line with what Peters envisions using free agency for.

10 pending free agents the Ravens should not re-sign

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.

NFL free agency: Texans reportedly interested in LB Patrick Queen

The Houston Texans could have a need a middle linebacker but might have to spend a little more money on Patrick Queen in free agency.

The Houston Texans’ plans for free agency won’t be realized for a few more days, but reports have begun to surface about players they’re interested in signing.

One such player is Baltimore Ravens free agent linebacker Patrick Queen. He and the Texans have mutual interest, according to ESPN’s D.J. Bien-Aime. Queen made the Pro Bowl in 2023 and was a second-team All-Pro player for the Ravens in his fourth NFL season.

The former No. 26 overall pick in 2020 has been productive over the past two seasons. Queen tallied 3.5 sacks, 113 combined tackles, nine tackles for a loss, six defended passes and six quarterback hits this past season in Mike Macdonald’s No. 1-ranked defense. His 48 quarterback pressures and eight sacks since 2022 are also second-most among off-ball linebackers.

Queen could be the player head coach DeMeco Ryans has searched for at the position, but bringing him in would effectively shut down a Blake Cashman reunion. They play the same position and Queen would cost significantly more. Queen has a market value of around $18.5 million per year, according to Spotrac, which would put him right below San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner – someone who thrived under Ryans’ tutelage.

The Texans have a lot of money to spend this offseason but need to use it strategically to capitalize on C.J. Stroud’s rookie contract. There is also a potential impending contract extension for wide receiver Nico Collins and perhaps the desire to retain other internal free agents like defensive end Jonathan Greenard and running back Devin Singletary.

Free agency officially kicks off on March 13, but agents and teams can communicate unofficially on March 11.

Best photos from the top DL, edge rusher, LB performances at 2024 NFL Combine

We’re looking at the top photos from the edge rusher, linebacker, and defensive line performances at the 2024 NFL Combine

Thursday marked the first day of on-field events and second day of prospect press conferences at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Defensive linemen and linebackers worked out, while defensive backs stepped up to the podiums. Here are the biggest things we learned from the day’s events.

Defensive linemen and linebackers worked out, while defensive backs met the media.

Former Penn State pass rusher Chop Robinson put the league on notice. At the same time, Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper could allow Baltimore to quickly replace Patrick Queen in the first or second round.

With Day 2 scheduled for Friday, here are the top photos from the performance of the defensive linemen, edge rushers, and linebackers.

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7 takeaways from the top DL, edge rusher, LB performances at NFL Combine

We’re looking at the top defensive line, edge rusher and linebacker performances from the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

Thursday marked the first day of on-field events and second day of prospect press conferences at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Defensive linemen and linebackers worked out, while defensive backs stepped up to the podiums. Here are the biggest things we learned from the day’s events.

Defensive linemen and linebackers worked out, while defensive backs met the media.

Former Penn State pass rusher Chop Robinson put the league on notice. At the same time, Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper could allow Baltimore to quickly replace Patrick Queen in the first or second round.

With Day 2 scheduled for Friday, here are the top takeaways from the performance of the defensive linemen, edge rushers, and linebackers.