This offseason, I took control of the Baltimore Ravens in GM Mode on StickToTheModel with a clear plan: create major cap flexibility, extend the franchise quarterback, restructure core veterans, and reload the roster through free agency and the draft.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how it unfolded.<\/p>\n
The Big Picture<\/p>\n
Starting Cap Space: $22.0M<\/p>\n
Final Cap Space: $56.0M<\/p>\n
Players Cut: 2<\/p>\n
Contracts Restructured: 6<\/p>\n
Contracts Extended: 1<\/p>\n
Free Agents Signed: 9<\/p>\n
Draft Picks: 10<\/p>\n
Overall Grade: B-<\/p>\n
This was a cap-focused offseason. Clear space. Lock in the core. Add depth across the roster.<\/p>\n
The Cap Moves<\/p>\n
Cuts<\/p>\n
Justice Hill<\/p>\n
Marlon Humphrey<\/p>\n
Moving on from veteran contracts opened up significant flexibility.<\/p>\n
Restructures<\/p>\n
Six contracts were reworked to create immediate space:<\/p>\n
Roquan Smith (+$9.9M)<\/p>\n
Nnamdi Madubuike (+$13.9M)<\/p>\n
Marlon Humphrey (+$10.5M)<\/p>\n
Trenton Simpson (+$1.2M)<\/p>\n
Andrew Vorhees (+$1.2M)<\/p>\n
Tavius Robinson (+$1.2M)<\/p>\n
These moves helped push the final cap number up to $56.0M.<\/p>\n
Locking In the Franchise<\/p>\n
Extension: Lamar Jackson<\/p>\n
Securing the quarterback long term was the centerpiece of the offseason.<\/p>\n
Free Agency Additions<\/p>\n
Nine total moves were made in free agency, including key re-signings and outside additions.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRe-Signed<\/p>\n
Tyler Linderbaum (IOL) \u2013 2 years \/ $12.2M APY
Kept a core offensive line piece in place.<\/p>\n
Charlie Kolar (TE) \u2013 2 years \/ $3.7M APY
Maintains depth and familiarity at tight end.<\/p>\n
Keaton Mitchell (RB) \u2013 1 year \/ $3.1M APY
Short-term backfield continuity.<\/p>\n
Jordan Stout (P) \u2013 2 years \/ $2.9M APY
Special teams stability moving forward.<\/p>\n
External Additions<\/p>\n
Tariq Woolen (CB) \u2013 3 years \/ $12.1M APY
Athletic corner depth added to the secondary.<\/p>\n
Khalil Mack (EDGE) \u2013 1 year \/ $12.0M APY
Veteran pass rush presence.<\/p>\n
Alijah Vera-Tucker (IOL) \u2013 2 years \/ $7.1M APY
Versatile offensive line help.<\/p>\n
Draft Class Breakdown<\/p>\n
Ten picks focused on offensive weapons and defensive front depth.<\/p>\n
Round 1 \u2013 Pick 14
Makai Lemon (WR, USC)<\/p>\n
Round 2 \u2013 Pick 36
Christen Miller (DL, Georgia)<\/p>\n
Round 3 \u2013 Pick 80
Treydan Stukes (CB, Arizona)<\/p>\n
Round 5 \u2013 Pick 152
Dametrious Crownover (OT, Texas A&M)<\/p>\n
Round 5 \u2013 Pick 160
Sam Roush (TE, Stanford)<\/p>\n
Round 5 \u2013 Pick 172
Albert Regis (DL, Texas A&M)<\/p>\n
Round 5 \u2013 Pick 173
Le\u2019Veon Moss (RB, Texas A&M)<\/p>\n
Round 6 \u2013 Pick 210
Bishop Fitzgerald (S, USC)<\/p>\n
Round 7 \u2013 Pick 249
Quintavious Hutchins (EDGE, Boston College)<\/p>\n
Round 7 \u2013 Pick 252
Joshua Braun (IOL, Kentucky)<\/p>\n
The draft leaned toward trench depth and adding young playmakers.<\/p>\n
Final Take<\/p>\n
This offseason centered around cap flexibility and securing the franchise quarterback. Major restructures created room, veterans were added for immediate impact, and the draft reinforced long-term depth.<\/p>\n
The Ravens walk away with financial flexibility, a secured core, and a B- grade to close it out.<\/p>\n
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