ExtremeRavens Posted Monday at 04:01 PM Posted Monday at 04:01 PM With nearly 20 unrestricted free agents, a few restricted free agents, salary cap cuts and contracts to be extended or reworked, it’s a busy time on the business side of things for the Ravens. The NFL’s legal tampering period began Monday at noon, which is when teams can officially meet with representatives of free agents. Free agency won’t technically begin until Wednesday at 4 p.m., which is when the new league year begins and when players can put ink to paper, but many deals will already be in place by then. We’ll update the Ravens’ signings, departures and notable moves in the offseason here. March 8: Ronnie Stanley staying in Baltimore By far the Ravens’ most important free agent, the Pro Bowl left tackle never reached the open market, signing a three-year, $60 million extension that notably will pay him a guaranteed $22 million each of the first two years of the deal. While predictions on whether Stanley would stay or go were all over the place, the reality is that the two parties are comfortable with each other and that was an advantage the Ravens had over other organizations. So, too, was the fact they are a perennial Super Bowl contender, something that eliminated potential suitors. It was also an important move in keeping $260 million quarterback Lamar Jackson happy as well as healthy in a division replete with elite pass rushers. Even with Stanley set to turn 31 later this month and a significant injury history that lingers in the not-too-distant past, getting this deal done was something Baltimore probably had to do. The free agent class is not strong and the draft not deep at the position. This article will be updated. Have a news tip? Contact Brian Wacker at bwacker@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/brianwacker1. View the full article Quote
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