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Baltimore Ravens: 5 Possible Cap Space Casualties

By Joe Schiller

Nov 20, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant (88) makes a third quarter touchdown catch against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Shareece Wright (24) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant (88) makes a third quarter touchdown catch against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Shareece Wright (24) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 5, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson speaks during the Walter Payton man of the year press conference at Moscone Center in advance of Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson speaks during the Walter Payton man of the year press conference at Moscone Center in advance of Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Benjamin Watson

The Ravens brought in Ben Watson last season to provide a veteran presence to the tight-end. He had a breakout season in 2015 with the Saints and caught over 800 yards and 6 touchdowns. Unfortunately for the Ravens, this has not been the case.

Watson suffered a season-ending Achilles injury on the first offensive play against the Detroit Lions in the preseason. At the age of 36, it’s unsure if Watson will be able to be come back after suffering the injury.

There is a good chance that the tight-end may never see the field for the Ravens. He is making $4 million this year and could be cut. The Ravens were thin at the tight end position this season because of injuries and suspensions, but that should be different in 2017. Dennis Pitta showed he can stay healthy for the whole season and he was the leading receiver for the Ravens. They also have young tight-ends in Darren Waller, Nick Boyle, Maxx Williams, and Crockett Gillmore. It doesn’t make much sense to keep Watson.

That $4 million could be the key to signing some free agent targets.

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