The Baltimore Ravens weren’t necessarily looking to make headlines when they signed veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie. But somehow, they pulled off one of the most Baltimore moves of the offseason.
Awuzie, a former second-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys, comes to Baltimore on a veteran minimum deal just one year after signing a three-year, $36 million contract with the Tennessee Titans. Tennessee cut him loose after an injury-plagued 2024, and the Ravens wasted no time capitalizing. The fit? It’s exactly what this front office lives for.
He’s cheap. He’s experienced. And most importantly, he gets it. Because the second Awuzie put pen to paper, he was clearly the perfect signing. Talk about taking challenges head-on and giving the fanbase and organization something to look forward to
Chidbe Awuzie gives the best response possible for signing with Ravens
Speaking with the team’s media, Awuzie didn’t sugarcoat his mindset.
"When I got released from the Titans, it took some time for me to really sit down and figure out what I wanted and where I wanted to go," Awuzie said. "The same questions I kept asking myself, the Ravens checked every box."
“We [him and his brother] know a lot about the Ravens and there’s a standard and a culture to uphold,. There’s a challenge for me to make sure that I’m bringing that every day. I’m really honored to be a part of this organization. I know everything has to be earned, so that’s where really my mind is focused on.”
Say less.
"The Ravens checked every box."@ChidobeAwuzie discusses joining the Ravens: pic.twitter.com/N8MlLyb1CR
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 27, 2025
That’s exactly the kind of mindset Baltimore—and really any team—looks for. It’s also a window into why this signing makes so much sense. Awuzie isn’t walking in with expectations of being handed anything. He knows it'll be a fight. And it seems like he's more than ready for the challenge.
Still, he’ll likely get his chance. With Brandon Stephens gone, Arthur Maulet released, and Marlon Humphrey playing mostly in the slot, the outside corner spot opposite Nate Wiggins is open for business. Awuzie will be mixing it up with Wiggins, T.J. Tampa, and Jalyn Armour-Davis.
This isn't his first rodeo in the AFC North either, having spent three years with the Cincinnati Bengals. He even remembers what it felt like walking into M&T Bank Stadium as the enemy: "I was like, 'Bro, what is this place? Like, this is a dungeon.' It feels ominous or something," Awuzie said. "I don't know, but the energy was crazy."
Now, he gets to be part of that energy.
Awuzie turns 30 in May. If he can stay healthy, this could be a low-risk, high-reward signing that ends up making a massive difference. And if not? There's really no downside.
Based on how Awuzie talked about the opportunity, don’t be surprised if he makes the most of it.