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Baltimore Ravens: Grading The 2016 Free Agents

By Joe Schiller

Aug 11, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks with defensive back Eric Weddle (32) before the game against the Carolina Panthers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks with defensive back Eric Weddle (32) before the game against the Carolina Panthers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Juan Castillo reacts on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Juan Castillo reacts on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Vladimir Ducasse

In October the Ravens officially signed Vladimir Ducasse to a spot on the 53-man roster. He had signed with the team in the off-season, but was cut before the start of the season. The addition of Ducasse added depth to a line that was dealing with a plethora of injuries.

When starting guard Alex Lewis suffered an ankle sprain against the Cleveland Browns in November, Ducasse took over the starting role. He was regarded higher than back-ups Ryan Jensen and John Urschel. The 29 year old held his own for the rest of the season and helped provide stability for quarterback Joe Flacco.

The guard was a good plug and play guy for the season but with other players coming back from injury, there will not be much of a need for him. He will most likely find work on another team next season


Grade: B-

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