Fanspeak: Free Agency

In a surprise move, the Baltimore Ravens re-signed offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie earlier today. The deal is over two years and has a maximum value of $7 million.  This value includes incentives that can be earned so the real value of the contract will be a bit cheaper. Last year McKinnie seemed to be in head … More »

The Ravens entered the 2013 NFL Draft not only as the defending Super Bowl Champions, but almost as needy as a team that finished the 2012 season with seven wins and out of the playoffs, at least when it comes to the defensive side of the football. The Super Bowl champions entered Thursday’s first round … More »

Earlier today, the Ravens made what will probably be their last free agent signing before the start of the 2013 NFL Draft which starts on April 25th. That move was signing backup quarterback Caleb Hanie to a one year deal worth the veteran minimum. Hanie, 27, went undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft and was … More »

Last night, the Ravens made their first roster move in a few days.  They decided to part ways with soon to 37-year old LB Brendon Ayanbadejo. With this move, the Ravens will save $807,000 in salary cap room.  Just last offseason, the Ravens signed Ayanbadejo to a 3-year contract worth $3.22 million. Ayanbadejo played backup linebacker and … More »

This afternoon, the Baltimore Ravens and free agent pass rusher Elvis Dumervil have agreed to terms on a contract. The deal is reported to be worth a maximum of $35 million over 5 years with $12 million guaranteed and $8.5 million in the first year of the deal. He will get a signing bonus of $7.5 … More »

Yesterday, the Baltimore Ravens made their second signing of this free agent period.  Last time was DL Chris Canty and this time, it is DE Marcus Spears. Last night, the Ravens agreed to terms with DE Marcus Spears.  Spears’s contract is worth $3.5 million over 2 years. Just like Canty, Spears was cut earlier in … More »

Earlier today, the Baltimore Ravens announced that they cut starting SS Bernard Pollard. Just last offseason, the Ravens signed Pollard to a contract extension.  This extension gave Pollard a cap hit of $3.25 million this season with a base salary of $2 million.  He also had a roster bonus due soon that was worth $500,000. … More »

Here is a recap of all your Baltimore Ravens free agency news from the first day. The Ravens placed a 2nd round tender on TE Dennis Pitta. The Ravens placed a 2nd round tender on DE Arthur Jones. The Ravens placed an original round (3rd) tender on TE Ed Dickson. The Ravens re-signed WR David … More »

Just moments ago, the Baltimore Ravens signed free agent DT Chris Canty. The deal is worth a total of $8 million over 3 years with only $2.8 million guaranteed.  This is the Ravens first signing of a player in free agency so far. Canty was cut from the New York Giants in a salary cap … More »