The Baltimore Ravens concluded the 2024 NFL season with a 12-5 record, clinching the AFC North title for the second consecutive year.
Their postseason journey included a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round, but it ended in a narrow 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round.
Throughout the season, the Ravens faced challenges, particularly in maintaining consistency during critical moments.
Key players, including tight end Mark Andrews, experienced pivotal errors, such as dropped passes and fumbles, which impacted the team's performance in the most important games.
As the offseason approaches, the Ravens are evaluating strategies to optimize their salary cap. According to Pro Football Network, linebacker Kyle Van Noy is a potential cut candidate.
As the offseason approaches, the Ravens are evaluating strategies to optimize their salary cap. According to Pro Football Network, linebacker Kyle Van Noy is a potential cut candidate.
Releasing Van Noy, who carries a $6.1 million cap hit for 2025, could save the team approximately $4.5 million, considering his $1.6 million in dead money.
Additionally, cornerback Arthur Maulet's future with the team is under consideration. The team can save a cap space of $2.5 million and $2.3 pre-June 1st.
These are not the biggest names to cut by the team, neither in salary nor importance for the locker room. One name has been thrown around, and that's the already-mentioned Mark Andrews.
If the team decides to part ways with him in 2025, his cap hit is just under $17 million, and releasing him would save up $11 million in cap space.
By strategically managing player contracts and potential releases, they can create the necessary cap space to retain key talent and pursue impactful free agents, thereby positioning themselves for a successful 2025 campaign.
