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As one of the hottest free agent names on the proverbial market, there are a number of teams, from contenders to rebuilders, who would love to sign Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley should he hit the open market.
On paper, it makes sense, right? When healthy, Stanley is one of the better left tackles in the NFL and, in 2024, proved that by playing 98 percent of his team’s snaps – 1089 – while starting all 17 regular season games. While injuries could still come up, for now, it would appear as though Stanley could have a solid career moving forward and would upgrade most offensive lines as a result.
One such team that should be in on Stanley, according to ESPN’s Matt Bowen, is the Ravens, as he believes they are still the Notre Dame product’s best NFL fit.
“I like Stanley re-signing with the Ravens after producing high-end tape in 2024 and playing in every game, which answered some durability questions,” Bowen wrote. “At 6-6 and 310 pounds, Stanley can use his long frame to build a wall on the edge, and he tied for 11th among offensive tackles with a 92.5% pass block win rate in 2024.”
Is Bowen correct? In a word, yes, but just because the Ravens like their guys doesn’t mean they will be able to retain them, as GM Eric DeCosta noted during his post-season exit interview.
Asked about the impending free agency of Stanley last month in Baltimore, DeCosta noted the Ravens are keeping all their options on the table, including promoting from within or drafting someone new in April.
After drafting Roger Rosengarten early last season, the Ravens do have some options on the offensive line this spring, but bringing back Stanley has to be one of them, as Bowen is right, he is a perfect fit.
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