During a press conference at the NFL Baltimore Ravens’ general manager Eric DeCosta shared insights into the…
During a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Baltimore Ravens’ general manager Eric DeCosta shared insights into the team’s strategy for negotiating a contract with defensive tackle Justin Madubuike. DeCosta emphasized the team’s commitment to securing a long-term deal, underscoring Madubuike’s outstanding performance that led to his Pro Bowl selection in 2023.
Madubuike played a crucial role throughout the 2023 season, starting in all 17 games and delivering impressive statistics, including 13 sacks, 33 quarterback hits, and 56 tackles. Despite these achievements, with the March 5 deadline approaching for contract extensions, DeCosta acknowledged the possibility of utilizing the franchise tag if a long-term agreement is not reached. Originally selected as a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Madubuike is on track to become a free agent this offseason after completing his four-year, $4.85 million rookie deal.
During a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Baltimore Ravens’ general manager Eric DeCosta shared insights into the team’s strategy for negotiating a contract with defensive tackle Justin Madubuike. DeCosta emphasized the team’s commitment to securing a long-term deal, underscoring Madubuike’s outstanding performance that led to his Pro Bowl selection in 2023.
Madubuike played a crucial role throughout the 2023 season, starting in all 17 games and delivering impressive statistics, including 13 sacks, 33 quarterback hits, and 56 tackles. Despite these achievements, with the March 5 deadline approaching for contract extensions, DeCosta acknowledged the possibility of utilizing the franchise tag if a long-term agreement is not reached. Originally selected as a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Madubuike is on track to become a free agent this offseason after completing his four-year, $4.85 million rookie deal.
Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Baltimore Ravens’ general manager Eric DeCosta shared insights into the team’s strategy for negotiating a contract with defensive tackle Justin Madubuike. DeCosta emphasized the team’s commitment to securing a long-term deal, underscoring Madubuike’s outstanding performance that led to his Pro Bowl selection in 2023.
Madubuike played a crucial role throughout the 2023 season, starting in all 17 games and delivering impressive statistics, including 13 sacks, 33 quarterback hits, and 56 tackles. Despite these achievements, with the March 5 deadline approaching for contract extensions, DeCosta acknowledged the possibility of utilizing the franchise tag if a long-term agreement is not reached. Originally selected as a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Madubuike is on track to become a free agent this offseason after completing his four-year, $4.85 million rookie deal.
