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Tony Lombardi and Brian McFarland are joined by special guest, Jeff Zrebiec from The Athletic. The three examine the Ravens offseason so far in its totality, touching on some surprises, disappointments, and the work that needs to be done to get ready for the 2025 NFL Season. The • 0:00: Intro • 0:20: Michael Pierce contract adjustment • 2:40: Cooper Rush contract details • 3:30: Current Effective Cap Space • 5:55: Welcome Jeff Zrebiec • 9:15: Ravens surprises this offseason • 11:35: Latest on Justin Tucker • 19:40: Many quality UFA’s still available…is that a surprise? • 22:40: Will Kyle Hamilton and Tyler Linderbaum both receive the 5th year option • 26:10: Lamar Extension ~ why it will be a challenge • 31:37: Negotiating with Lamar v. Mahomes • 33:41: The return of the Prodigal Son and the Harbaugh Doghouse • 36:55: The curious case of Odafe Oweh • 44:40: Losses in the secondary • 47:28: The impact of Chuck Pagano • 49:25: How the Ravens stack up in the AFC North FYI: The Athletic is offering their subscripti on for $1 per month for the first year.

Brian McFarland and Tony Lombardi from Russell Street Report touch down on the following topics (with corresponding time stamps) in this week’s edition of The Front Office: 0:00: Intro 1:30: Grade the offseason so far 3:00: Surprised by lack of edge splash? 5:30: Player development 9:45: Ben Cleveland’s return 11:26: Ar’Darius Washington update 13:28: Available NFL free agents 19:00: The value signing of Cooper Rush 22:48: The Bengals spending spree...could it backfire? 27:15: Mark Andrews situation 30:00: The Ravens don’t want to restructure Lamar…why? 33:00: Are the Ravens “all-in”? 35:00: Which Ravens are most likely to be restructured? 37:00: Void years and their impact on the Ravens salary cap 39:50: Why 2028 could be a problem year for the Ravens and their cap 41:50: Count on the Ravens spending a lot in 2026 43:30: The perplexing case of Tyler Linderbaum and his future in Baltimore 49:30: Derrick Henry extension talks Images courtesy of The Baltimore Ravens

Tony Lombardi and Brian McFarland from Russell Street Report assess the Ravens current salary cap situation following the restructure of Marlon Humphrey’s contract which frees up over $13M in cap space. Plus, they assess the additions and subtractions from the team’s roster including the acquisition of DeAndre Hopkins, and more: 0:50: Can the Ravens now spend the $13M+ in cap space on free agents or trade for Micah Parsons? 2:35: Why an extension would have been better than a restructure for Marlon Humphrey 5:30: Splash signings in the AFC North 09:00: The Ravens additions and subtractions to the roster 16:30: The unique contract of Pat Ricard 26:30: Ravens cuts 28:30: The curious case of Ar’Darius Washington 35:30: The Ravens EFFECTIVE CAP SPACE and ways to expand it. 44:50: What will happen with Mark Andrews. 48:00: The potential post June-1 cuts 52:30: Why join our forums? Well, it’s fun, informative and FREE!

Brian McFarland and Tony Lombardi discuss: • Effective Cap Space • The Salary Cap is Fake • A surprise Ravens move • Ronnie Stanley is in the news… o Joe Thuney trade for a 2026 4th • NFLPA Player Poll • Derrick Henry’s asking price just jumped • The plethora of free agent WR’s • DK Metcalf for Mark Andrews? • Russell Street Report in the Ravens war room

#RavensFlock continues to grow. Today we meet up with Tiffany Hanyen from a Chicago-based club called The Nest of the Midwest. Tiffany shares how they started and what they're up to these days. And if you plan on attending the Orioles at Cubs in August, hit her up. Their Facebook page is Ravens Club of Chicago.

Brian McFarland and Tony Lombardi of Russell Street Report address some challenges confronting Eric DeCosta and the Ravens this offseason including re-signing Ronnie Stanley and what to do with Mark Andrews and Justin Tucker.

Tony Lombardi and Brian McFarland discuss the Ravens current salary cap situation, some breaking NFL news and how the team can create cap space to be players in free agency. Introduction • 2:00 Breaking News Regarding the NFL Salary Cap • 2:45 The Ravens Current Cap Situation • 6:20 The critical Rule of 51 • 11:00 Pre or Post June 1 and the effects on Justin Tucker • 17:10 The Ravens Unrestricted Free Agents • 22:35 Why are the Ravens always up against the cap? • 26:55 Creating cap space for needs in free agency • 32:25 How much cap space could the Ravens realistically create? • 40:15 What to do with Mark Andrews? Isaiah Likely Be sure to check out Brian’s extremely thorough 2025 Ravens Salary Cap Preview here at RSR: https://russellstreetreport.com/2025/02/10/baltimore-ravens-salary-cap/2025-ravens-salary-cap-preview/

Join Nikhil Mehta and Daniel Rotter on the debut episode of Baltimore Birdwatchers, recapping the first half of the Orioles' season and making our predictions for the second half.

The Ravens have some cap flexibility to make a splash signing but will they pull the trigger and if so, for whom? Brian McFarland and Tony Lombardi discuss some of the possibilities along with some of the recent signings and a significant pay cut for a critical player. Plus, they discuss the bargain signing of a key Ravens player who got away. It’s a real headscratcher.

Russell Street Report’s Brian McFarland and Tony Lombardi review each of the Ravens pending free agents, assessing their respective roles on the team, salary cap impact and then determining which will stay and which will go. Buckle up your chin strap!

Russell Street Report's Tony Lombardi and Brian McFarland address some wild rumors tied to the Ravens and they dive into a few interesting things shared by Eric DeCosta during his recent presser at the NFL Combine.

Brian McFarland and Tony Lombardi from Russell Street Report discuss the case of Zay Flowers and the legal and league ramifications; the impact of the voidable option years from 2023 on the Ravens 2024 salary cap; why it seems unlikely that Kevin Zeitler will return to Baltimore; how does Nelson Agholor’s re-signing impact the cap; and ways that Tyus Bowser could still be a Raven.

Tony Lombardi and Brian McFarland discuss the aftermath of Super Bowl 58, the Zay Flowers situation along with ways to create cap space to enable the Ravens to keep veterans like Kevin Zeitler and Justin Madubuike. What will happen with Marlon Humphrey, Ronnie Stanley and Marcus Williams. Plus we discuss why Monday, February 19 is an important date for the Baltimore Ravens.

Tony Lombardi, Brian McFarland and Jeff Zrebiec from The Athletic discuss the Ravens offseason plans following the disappointing end to the Ravens once promising 2023 season.

Brian McFarland and Tony Lombardi discuss the Ravens current cap situation and what they can do to create space. Who are the most likely restructure candidates? Are void years an option? How will the team's all-in for 2023 approach affect the cap in 2024? This and more in this edition of The Front Office.