Ravens' Offseason Moves, Future Plans

0:00On March 23rd, the Baltimore Ravens kicked off their offseason with big spending after an 8-9 finish last season. General manager Eric DeCosta locked an edd rusher Trey Hendrickson to a 4-year deal worth $29.5 million a year. He also brought in a fence of guard John Simpson on a 3-year contract for $30 million to shore up the line. With those moves in the books, the team still eyes gap set, edd rusher, center, defensive tackle and wide receiver. Right now, they sit on $29.5 million in salary cap space, putting them in the top 10 league-wide after two weeks of free. Agency fans appreciate DeCosta's steady hand, especially after skipping a potential blockbuster trade for Max Crosby that would have cost two first round. Picks and heavy salary commitments, that keeps resources flexible for the future. Looking ahead, the Ravens could extend wide receiver Zay flowers, whose 5th year option hits $27.3 million in $20.27.

1:02But DeCosta might hold off, prioritizing the upcoming draft instead. Expect Baltimore to play it smart, stacking the roster with rookies while keeping powder dry for key needs as the offseason rolls on. NFL News Today, powered by AI Bringing You What Matters on Game Day, I'm Corey with The Story.