Source: Ravens to re-sign Stanley to 3-year deal
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Jamison Hensley
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens announced Sunday they reached an agreement with left tackle Ronnie Stanley, which allows them to keep their top free agent and secures quarterback Lamar Jackson‘s blind side for the near future.
Stanley’s three-year deal is worth $60 million, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. His average of $20 million per year is tied for eighth among left tackles.
This is a huge move for the Ravens to retain Stanley two days before the start of free agency’s negotiation period. Stanley, who was considered the No. 1 left tackle available in free agency, was expected to draw strong interest in the open market.
With Stanley, the Ravens will now bring back four offensive line starters for the NFL’s No. 1 offense. Left guard Patrick Mekari is an unrestricted free agent.
This deal shouldn’t come as a surprise because Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta and coach John Harbaugh both expressed optimism about re-signing Stanley at the NFL combine last month.
Last season, Stanley talked about how much he valued playing in Baltimore and how much he enjoyed blocking for Jackson and running back Derrick Henry.
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