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Ravens Clear Cap Space: 5 Free Agents They Could Sign

By Chris Schisler

Dec 14, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) is tackled by Miami Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes (21) during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) is tackled by Miami Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes (21) during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 29, 2016; Kahuku, HI, USA; Team Rice cornerback Brent Grimes of the Miami Dolphins (21) poses during 2016 Pro Bowl photo day at Turtle Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2016; Kahuku, HI, USA; Team Rice cornerback Brent Grimes of the Miami Dolphins (21) poses during 2016 Pro Bowl photo day at Turtle Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Brent Grimes

What if I told you, that on the second day of free agency the Ravens could sign a Pro Bowl cornerback? That is the opportunity the Ravens have and the Pro Bowl corner is Brent Grimes. Grimes is a pest to receivers and I mean that as a total compliment. Grimes plays with incredible technique and tenacity and covers receivers like glue. The Dolphins releasing him makes very little sense to me. One man’s roster cut is another mans big signing.

Ozzie Newsome, go ahead and pull the trigger on this move. It is by far the best move the Ravens can make. Yes, Grimes is 32. Yes, he is in the tail end of his career. That being said he is still capable of playing at a high level. The Ravens think they can jump right back into the pool of NFL contenders. If they want to make that jump, Grimes can clearly help the Ravens troubled secondary.

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At the right price, Grimes is an instant impact player for the Ravens. Newsome and DeCosta have to see if they can make this one happen. If they can it could have a transformative impact on the Ravens defense. It’s day two of NFL Free Agency and the frenzy isn’t slowing down.

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