Tyler Huntley re-signs with Ravens but starting quarterback Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore remains uncertain
- The tender is worth $2.627M for the 2023 season, according to the NFL Network
- Jackson has yet to sign the non-exclusive franchise tag worth $32M for next year
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Baltimore’s backup quarterback Tyler Huntley plans to sign his restricted free agent tender on Monday, as uncertainty continues to revolve around the future of starting signal-caller Lamar Jackson with the Ravens.
The tender is worth $2.627 million for the 2023 season, the NFL Network reported, and Huntley, 25, will become an unrestricted free agent in 2024.
Huntley has been working out at the team facilities and plans to throw with his teammates this weekend in Tampa, Florida, per the report.
Huntley was selected for the Pro Bowl Games last season after completing 75 of 112 passes for 658 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions in four starts (2-2 record) for the Ravens. He rushed for 137 yards and one touchdown.
Undrafted out of Utah in 2020, Huntley has completed 65.6 percent of his passes for 1,754 yards with five touchdowns and seven picks in 15 career games (eight starts).
Ravens backup QB Tyler Huntley, 25, plans to sign his restricted free agent tender on Monday
The signing of Huntley provides a little insurance for Baltimore as unpredictability continues to swirl around former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson’s future with the Ravens
The signing of Huntley provides a little insurance for Baltimore as unpredictability continues to swirl around former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson’s future with the Ravens, despite Odell Beckham Jr signing with franchise earlier in April.
Jackson continues to seek a long-term deal and has not signed the non-exclusive franchise tag that would pay him $32 million next season.
There’s also always the possibility that Jackson could be traded in a deal that could net Baltimore a high pick in this year’s draft. But if none of that happens and the status quo remains, then the Ravens will pick 22nd in the first round.
That’s not exactly a prime position to land one of the top passing prospects, even if general manager Eric DeCosta did not rule out taking a quarterback in the first round when asked earlier this month.
Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta did not rule out drafting a QB in the first round of this year’s draft with Baltimore in possession of the 22nd pick overall
Baltimore has other, more certain needs. The Ravens already addressed one of them when they signed Odell Beckham Jr., but they could certainly try to add even more help at wide receiver for whoever the quarterback ends up being.
‘I think the fans will be happy that it’s a strong receiver class,’ DeCosta said. ‘Again, we see a multitude of guys that could go in the first couple rounds.’
With Marcus Peters a free agent, Baltimore might also use a high pick on a cornerback. The Ravens added safety Kyle Hamilton to their secondary with a first-round pick last season.
‘It’s a strong position. Probably four or five guys that you look at and say, ‘Yes, that’s a first-round-type of guy. That’s a first-round pick.’ Maybe six guys,’ DeCosta said. ‘You know us. We have a history of drafting defense in the first round. We love corners. Our defense is really built to succeed with a great, strong secondary.’