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Baltimore Ravens: Ranking Top 10 Free Agency Options

By Chris Schisler

Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) is pressured by San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram (54) during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) is pressured by San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram (54) during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Manti Te'o (50) reacts after a defensive stop during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Manti Te’o (50) reacts after a defensive stop during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Manti Teo

When Manti Teo came out of Notre Dame he had quite the buzz around him. He was one of the most exciting linebackers at the college level. His time with the San Diego Chargers has been a roller coaster. Teo has battled the injury bug throughout his career. The most games he has started in a season was 13. Injury cut Teo’s 2016 season short as he only played in three games.

Teo is an option for the Ravens mostly because of affordability. Teo’s injury history could make him an affordable replacement for Zach Orr. Teo has a great deal of athletic ability. When he is on the field he is a good player. He’s a 25-year-old linebacker who still has some untapped potential.

The Baltimore Ravens now have a need at the inside linebacker position. Teo would be a low risk signing. The former 38th pick overall could have a rebirth of his career in Baltimore. This is not the most exciting option, but it is one that could work.

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