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5 Players Ravens Must Move On From In 2017

By Joe Schiller

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Dec 7, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens strong safety Matt Elam (26) reacts against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. Ravens won 28-13. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens strong safety Matt Elam (26) reacts against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. Ravens won 28-13. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Here are the 5 players that the Ravens need to move on from after the 2016-2017 season.

The Baltimore Ravens franchise is one that has thrived on the presence of veteran players. Players such as Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, and Matt Stover played the majority of their career with the team and produced big numbers. They led the Ravens to many playoff appearances and a couple of Super Bowl wins as well.

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The Ravens thrive on finding older players, deemed past their prime, and giving them another shot. In most cases, it has worked out. Wide receiver Anquan Boldin came to Baltimore for 3 seasons and was the Ravens best offensive target.  After leaving the Ravens in 2012, Boldin is still producing at the wide receiver position with the Detroit Lions.

While general manager Ozzie Newsome always seems to work his magic in the free agency market with veteran players, there are some on his team that need to go. Poor signings and draft picks have added up dead money.  This prevents the Ravens ability to sign key players in the off-season. There comes a certain point when these players and the team must move on.

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