New OT

[GrubberRaven]

https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2017/8/4/16095150/report-baltimore-ravens-sign-right-tackle-austin-howard-training-camp-offensive-line-addition

[tsylvester]

Maybe the change of scenery will work, but he is a classic under achiever...

[Tornado700]

Oh God, the negativity here. This looks like a great pick up. 6'7" 330 lbs, a starter the last 4 years, and best thing yet, he is not prone to injuries.

[oldno82]

I like the move and it didn't cost us any draft picks like a trade would have.

[papasmurfbell]

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/893536044758560768

 

Ian Rapoport‏

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#Ravens & OT Austin Howard agreed to terms on a 3-yr deal worth $16M, source said. There are team options after each year. $5.5M in year 1.

[tsylvester]

Howard has been hit with injuries of his own over the last two years, coming off surgery for a torn labrum/rotator cuff back in January.

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Three years, a handful of injuries and a few personnel shufflings up front later, Howard is back on the market. He confirmed his release via an Instagram post Friday.

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Howard, who had shoulder surgery in January, can still be a solid sixth man for a team looking to bolster its offensive line when he's healthy. While last year was considered a down season for Howard.

As I said, maybe a change of scenery will help him, I hope he is more than servicable...

[krf82]

Should have traded Ubaldo.

[oldno82]

"He started 10 of 11 games on the Raiders’ offensive line last year, which was one of the best units in the league."

[varaven45]

Nice. Welcome to charm city !

[vmax]

Great move and addition considering need and available money.

[ravinmaniac52]

Guess they are happier with the middle of the line at this time

[papasmurfbell]

I figure a C can get help from one of the OGs. An OT is pretty much on his own.