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Keeping track of all the important offseason free agency dates for the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the legal tampering period and NFL free agency
March 5 marked the deadline for NFL teams to designate franchise and transition tags, and Justin Madubuike landed a $22.1 million designation.
Baltimore still needs to make moves to become salary cap compliant, and they’ll need to restructure a few contracts if they want to re-sign Patrick Queen.
With free agency set to start in less than a week, we’re reviewing details on the legal tampering period and other key dates.
After three NFL seasons, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has produced just four touchdown receptions in 35 games played.
After three NFL seasons, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has produced just four touchdown receptions in 35 games played. Bateman’s 2021 four-year $12.5 million deal has amounted to little and the Ravens should consider drafting his successor.
RASHOD BATEMAN BREAKOUT SZN 🔥 pic.twitter.com/QIpiqkmG9w
— PFF Fantasy & Betting (@PFF_Fantasy) August 11, 2023
Timm Hamm of Sports Illustrated claims Bateman needs a change of scenery and possibly. Bateman’s skillset is undeniable. He’s quick, agile, and lengthy, all critical components of a possession receiver at the NFL level. However, Bateman has made receptions on just 60% of his targets throughout his short career. This may hint towards a lack of chemistry between him and quarterback Lamar Jackson or Jackson’s penchant to throw the ball elsewhere.
Contrarily, wide receiver Zay Flowers made receptions on 71% of his targets last year, likely due to his work in the short passing game. Bateman’s attributes may be more suitable in a pass-first offense, but the Ravens need to focus on doing what they do best: running the football.
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Coach John Harbaugh continues to endorse Bateman, and his optimism is contagious, but Harbaugh needs to understand that optimism won’t compensate for the salary cap shortcomings the team must overcome.
With the endless talent available in this years’ NFL Draft, the Ravens should be be looking to shop Bateman to a team who needs a wide receiver. The Ravens need to commit to their strengths, and that’s running the football, not convincing fans that Bateman will be something he’s yet to prove himself capable of being.
We’re looking at seven Baltimore Ravens that can earn a contract extension for 2024
The NFL offseason is underway, and as the Ravens work to retool their roster for the 2024 season, it’s not too early for a look at a potential contract extension.
Baltimore has 11 unrestricted free agents scheduled for 2025, and extending several vital starters and contributors could create future cap space.
With the new league year fast approaching, we’re looking at seven early candidates to land a contract extension.
Here’s an early look at the Baltimore Ravens’ salary cap, positional breakdowns, and financial outlook ahead of 2024 NFL free agency
The Ravens voided four contracts on Monday, accruing $8.3 million in a dead salary cap hit.
Baltimore will enter the 2024 NFL free agency with urgent decisions to make on Justin Madubuike, Patrick Queen, and 20+ other unrestricted free agents.
The Ravens have about $5 million in salary cap space and the No. 30 overall pick in April’s NFL draft courtesy.
With the new league year quickly approaching, we’re looking at Baltimore’s salary cap, with a positional breakdown and financial outlook before free agency.
We’re looking at the Baltimore Ravens nine biggest needs for the 2024 NFL offseason
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 $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.
With the new league set to begin, we’re looking at the Ravens nine biggest needs entering the 2024 NFL offseason.
We’re looking at the six toughest offseason decisions for Baltimore Ravens GM Eric DeCosta ahead of the 2024 NFL free agency period
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.
Where things currently stand, the Ravens are expected to have roughly $7,328,828 in cap space via OverTheCap, 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 Marlon Humphrey.
The Ravens have 48 players currently under contract for the 2024 season; we’re looking at the six most challenging decisions facing GM Eric DeCosta.
We’re looking at seven Baltimore Ravens who could be potential salary cap casualties ahead of the new league year and NFL free agency
The Baltimore Ravens’ has officially concluded with the Chiefs Super Bowl win, 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, the Ravens are expected to have roughly $7,328,828 in cap space via OverTheCap, 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 Marlon Humphrey.
The Ravens have 48 players currently under contract for the 2024 season; we’re looking at seven potential pre-free agency casualties per the Over The Cap transaction table.
We’re looking at the Baltimore Ravens 15 biggest salary cap hits for the Baltimore Ravens in 2024
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 is expected to have roughly $7,328,828 in cap space via OverTheCap, the 20th most in the NFL.
That number could grow if the team opts to part ways with some expensive contracts (perhaps Ronnie Stanley or Marlon Humphrey.
Currently, the Ravens have 48 players under contract for the 2024 season.
Here’s a look at the 15 biggest cap hits 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.
