APLast week, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco expressed hope that the cap space created by his new contract would allow the team to keep players like offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele. That likely won’t be happening.
Per a league source, the Ravens are bracing for Osemele to leave via free agency.
At a time when the chatter throughout the league is that Osemele will get $11 million per year on the open market, some think the number will be closer to $9 million per year.
Either way, the Ravens are expecting to part ways with their 2012 second-round pick, who has started 51 regular-season games in four years, including 16 as a rookie and all four postseason games that year.
Cut Mike Wallace, sign Osemele. Boom. Your offense improves and you save a million bucks.
Most fans knew this was coming. And compared to free agents lost over the last few season, losing one big one isn’t going to kill the team. They will replace him via FA or the draft. Plus, the Ravens will end up with a 3rd/4th RD pick from this next season. This is what happens when you draft well-you have to pick and choose who you sign and let go, and sometimes this happens. He’s a great player though and a team is getting a great or guard or tackle.
Most likely Jaguars. Some good FA guards out there to replace him
Incognito. Allen. Boone just to name a few.
He wants to block Big John Football.
That’s tackle money for a guard that has played 4 games at tackle. He’ll probably be a very good tackle long term but there is definitely risk that you wind up with an $11 million guard.
He would look real good in Giants Blue.
Welcome to Minnesota ! You too George . Skol Vikes
11M for a guard is absurd. You can sign 2 good interior lineman for that much
Must’ve been sick of losing.
And the disastrous off season continues for this team.
Niners, please. Boone is leaving, and we OL need help … big time.
They’ll suck just as much WITH him and WITHOUT him. They might as well let him go and get another OT in the draft
I’m not so naive as to think that the Ravens aren’t going into the season with a plan, but not hanging onto good offensive lineman when your highly paid franchise quarterback is coming back from a knee surgery has me scratching my head.
Both he and Bobby Hart can play guard and tackle. Never mind the price tag. Interesting.
It would be nice to keep him for LT, that would be a strong line. Ravens have depth at guard. In fact they have a MIT PhD student that might be smart enough to fill in.
Anyone who doubts how to build championship teams should just look at the Ravens’ draft of 1996. Nailing two HOFers in the first two picks. Similar to what’s happening this year. Watch and learn, kids.
By the way, where are all those nut jobs who say Ozzie hasn’t had a decent draft pick in 6 years? Well clearly here is one…
Regardless, Ozzie Newsome is entering into the twilight of his career.
I don’t think he’s done enough to open up the chance to bring Osemele back and it will hurt the Ravens long term.
Go ask Paul Kruger.
That’s a tad much to pay with so little tape at tackle. Good look to whoever signs him. You will be getting a very solid guard & possibly a left tackle. Good dude as well.
Some teams that prove you can’t buy wins will overpay for K.O. He won a SB with the Ravens. Good luck in the future.
After wasting two 2nd round and a third for nothing in return on the O-line. Mia. should make a move. After this trade getting a CB and DB only costing 1M. Money could be allocated toward Osemele or someone like him.
Going to the Bucs. They have cap room and with Mankins retiring could use a guard.
There is always a strong market for a versatile lineman. With the cap at 155M, this guy will get paid.
Flacco already has zero offensive weapons to work with and now is apparently losing a top o-line piece.
The Ravens heading toward total rebuild mode.