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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.

Justin Madubuike becomes first Ravens player since 2017 to reach 10 sacks

Justin Madubuike becomes first Ravens player to reach 10 sacks since Terrell Suggs.

During a 20-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night in Week 12, Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike combined with second-year defensive tackle Travis Jones to bring down quarterback Justin Herbert for a loss of seven yards on first down during the Chargers’ third offensive series of the game.

This half-sack put Madubuike at 10 total sacks for the season, making him the first player for the Ravens to reach the double digits since outside linebacker Terrell Suggs finished with 11 in 2017.

Madubuike has had at least half a sack in a franchise-record nine games in a row. He leads all interior defensive linemen in the NFL in sacks through 12 weeks of the season. The 2020 third-round pick out of Texas A&M will receive a massive payday this offseason, whether from Baltimore or another team in free agency. Spotrac.com projects Madubuike’s market value to be a three-year, $55.3 million contract with an average salary of $18.4 million.

With QB Lamar Jackson taking up a significant portion of the salary cap (his cap number is $32.4 million in 2024), the Ravens will have a more challenging time keeping players such as Madubuike around for the long term. Baltimore will have a compensatory pick heading their way in the 2025 draft if they decide to let Madubuike walk or are outbid for him in free agency this offseason.

LOOK: Terrell Suggs inducted into Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor

Terrell Suggs inducted into Baltimore #Ravens Ring of Honor

The Ravens dominated the Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, and the presence of Terrell Suggs likely played a part.

Suggs, the Ravens’ all-time sack leader, is now immortalized in the organization’s Ring of Honor, getting inducted at halftime, with Baltimore leading Detroit, 28-0.

Suggs was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2003 and the Defensive Player of the Year in 2011. He was a first-team All-Pro that season and earned seven Pro Bowl nominations over the course of his career.

Suggs spent 16 seasons (2003-18) with the Ravens, logging 895 career tackles, 202 tackles for loss, 37 forced fumbles and 11 interceptions.

One of the NFL’s all-time great pass rushers, Suggs finished with 139 career sacks, ranking 11th on the all-time list.

He will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025.

Former Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs to be inducted into team’s Ring of Honor

Former Baltimore #Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs to be inducted into team’s Ring of Honor on October 22 via @Thacover2NFL

Terrell Suggs, the Ravens’ all-time sack leader, will be immortalized in the organization’s Ring of Honor, the team announced.

Baltimore will host the Detroit Lions on Oct. 22, and they’ll honor the former Arizona State star pass rusher that afternoon.

Suggs was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2003 and the Defensive Player of the Year in 2011. He was a first-team All-Pro that season and earned seven Pro Bowl nominations over the course of his career.

Suggs spent 16 seasons (2003-18) with the Ravens, logging 895 career tackles, 202 tackles for loss, 37 forced fumbles and 11 interceptions.

One of the NFL’s all-time great pass rushers, Suggs finished with 139 career sacks, ranking 11th on the all-time list.

He will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025.

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Matthew Judon layers up to pay homage to legendary former teammate

Patriots fans know Judon’s former teammate all too well.

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon is prepping for the NFL season by following a routine of his former Baltimore Ravens teammate Terrell Suggs.

Judon has taken Suggs’ routine of wearing a sweatshirt to practice in the dead heat of summer. He watched Suggs do the same thing in Baltimore and found tremendous success with his conditioning when doing so.

Suggs, a seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion, was a key piece for the Ravens’ defense for 16 years. He finished his NFL career recording 139 sacks and 895 total tackles in 15 seasons of play. He became an anchor for a fearsome Baltimore defense.

Judon has become a key figure for the New England defense in his own right. He has tallied 28 sacks and 120 total tackles in two seasons with the Patriots. Now, he is working on getting better, and he’s using the same method as Suggs to do so.

When touching on the subject in a recent notes column, ESPN’s Mike Reiss wrote:

Judon wears a sweatshirt to practice, even when temperatures are in the mid-90s and the humidity is thick, like this past Friday — which he said is a tribute to his former Baltimore Ravens teammate Terrell Suggs. Judon watched Suggs work his way into peak physical condition one year by doing it, while also sharpening his mental approach. “One of the greatest pass-rushers; this is one of the things I stole from him,” Judon said.

It’s certainly an unconventional approach given the hot temperatures. But it’s obviously going to take more than heat to put a halt to the Judon sack machine.

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Ravens OLB David Ojabo reveals he was rejected by team legend to wear old number

Ravens outside linebacker David Ojabo revealed that he was rejected by a team legend to wear his old college number

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When outside linebacker David Ojabo was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2022 in the second round, he picked No. 90 as his jersey number. However, he was No. 55 at the University of Michigan in college, and wanted to see if he could get his old jersey back for his second NFL season.

Ojabo spoke to the media after the team’s second session of football school and talked about trying to get No. 55 in his possession. The number belonged to former Ravens great Terrell Suggs, who did not approve of Ojabo’s request to wear his number.

“[Terrell] Suggs is not letting me. (laughter – Reporter: “But you asked?”)“Yes, we had discussions. We got [owner Steve] Bisciotti involved a little bit. That’s above me. [Terrell Suggs] is a legend, so I’m going to stick with 90.” (Reporter: “So, you tried?”)“I tried. I had to try. I had to try. (laughter)But he’s not going for it.”

NFL draft history: Every player selected with the 10th overall pick since 2000

We’re looking at every No. 10 overall pick selected since the 2000 NFL Draft and the Philadelphia Eagles’ chances of landing an impact player

The Eagles need impact players on both sides of the ball, and with two first-round picks in this month’s draft, Howie Roseman will have another opportunity to add depth to a Super Bowl-caliber roster.

Top ten picks are expected to be dynamic players, and the list of No. 10 overall selections has a handful of misses, along with several hits and a few Hall of Fame-worthy performers.

With the NFL draft fast approaching, we’re looking at every player selected with the tenth pick since 2000.

Former Ravens OLB Terrell Suggs to be ‘Legend of the Game’ in Week 18 vs. Steelers

Former Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs will be honored as the “Legend of the Game” in Week 18 against the Steelers

The Baltimore Ravens will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18 of the 2021 season. Matchups between the two teams always have plenty of meaning, although this time things could be a bit more impactful, as it could be the final game of Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s career.

In a move that’s sure to bring back plenty of memories, Baltimore announced that former Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs will be honored as the “Legend of the Game” in Week 18. While not suiting up, Suggs will be in the building to see Roethlisberger, a play he went up against countless times.

Suggs and Roethlisberger both had plenty of success against each other when they did face off. His presence at the game on Sunday could give the entire team some kind of a boost, as they’ll need all of the help they can get with their playoff hopes on the line. They will need to beat Pittsburgh in Week 18 and hope for other teams to lose if they are to get a spot in the big dance.

Terrell Suggs supports cousin, Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs, in NCAA Final Four

Former Chiefs linebacker Terrell Suggs showed his support for his second cousin, Jalen Suggs, in the NCAA tournament.

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The Kansas City Chiefs only had seven-time Pro Bowl LB Terrell Suggs on the team for a brief time, but he’ll long be remembered for the boost he provided, helping the team secure their Super Bowl LIV title. Suggs made his name with the Baltimore Ravens for 15 seasons before splitting time in 2019 with the Arizona Cardinals and Chiefs. The veteran pass rusher didn’t suit up in 2020, taking the season off, in part due to COVID-19.

Suggs has been focused on a different sport lately, taking a personal interest in this year’s NCAA Men’s basketball tournament. His second cousin, Jalen Suggs, is one of the rising stars on the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs. Jalen’s undefeated Bulldogs team advanced to tonight’s national championship game against the Baylor Bears thanks to his late-game heroics during Saturday’s semi-final.

With seconds remaining, Jalen drained an almost-half-court buzzer-beating shot in overtime to defeat the UCLA Bruins. The clutch shot and the celebration afterward sparked a reaction from all over social media, including Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes.

Of course, Terrell also had some celebratory words for his cousin.

As Jalen’s basketball stardom grows, it is interesting to recall that he was also a highly-touted high school football prospect as a quarterback. Following his sensational performance all season and during the NCAA Tournament, Jalen is expected to be one of the first players selected in the 2021 NBA draft. Rest assured that Terrell will be rooting for his cousin every step of the way.

You can watch Jalen and the Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the Baylor Bears tonight on your local CBS stations at 8:20 p.m. ET.

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The best pick from each NFL draft class in Ravens history

We take a look back at each of the Baltimore Ravens’ drafts to find the best selection the team made.

The Baltimore Ravens have long been considered one of the best teams in the league when it comes to scouting, drafting, and developing players. The Ravens have been a part of 25 NFL drafts since being founded in 1996 and have earned their reputation by finding some real gems at a variety of rounds. In that time, Baltimore has drafted 31 players who have been to a Pro Bowl, 14 players who were named to the All-Pro team, and three players currently enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

However, not every pick or even draft year has been outstanding for the Ravens, with some selections having clearly been better than others. But instead of looking at which players were the best overall, we want to break it down year-by-year to find the best player Baltimore grabbed in every draft throughout franchise history.

Let’s kick it off with that inaugural 1996 season . . .