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Ravens Trade Deadline Reality Check
Ravens can’t afford much at trade deadline with cap bind.
In brief
Ravens can’t afford much at trade deadline with cap bind. Baltimore Ravens have minimal cap space and few options to trade for players at NFL trade deadline. Originally reported by Baltimore Ravens On SI.
Ravens Cap Situation
Baltimore Ravens have nearly $370M invested in payroll, top five in NFL.
Center Injury Risk
Ravens signed center making $17M annually with high injury risk.
Cap Space Limit
Ravens have under $3M cap space, least in NFL according to Spotrac.
Player Salary Issues
Most players have threadbare base salaries or declining performance.
Madubuike Contract
Nnamdi Madubuike has over $1M per game salary with one year left.
Trey Hendickson
Trey Hendickson’s three-year contract could create a few million cap space.
Trade Options
Ravens could trade for Cameron Dicker from Chargers or Joey Slye from Titans.
Tyler Loop
Tyler Loop is kicker with potential issues after offseason backing.
Jake Moody
Jake Moody on practice squad is erratic and not proven NFL starter.
Chase McLaughlin
Tampa’s Chase McLaughlin makes $3.8M and is pending free agent.
Rookie Contract Players
Ravens might pick up young veterans on rookie contracts for cornerback need.
Trade Deadline Reality
Ravens have limited options at trade deadline with cap constraints.
The one thing
Baltimore Ravens have minimal cap space and few options to trade for players at NFL trade deadline.
