US EditionRavens find a replacement for Michael Pierce, reaching a 1-year deal with nose tackle John Jenkins
- On Friday, the Baltimore Ravens signed veteran nose tackle John Jenkins to a one-season contract to fill the gap left by the retirement of Michael Pierce.
- They signed Jenkins after Pierce retired in March and because early free agency and the draft did not fill the nose tackle position.
- Jenkins is a 6-foot-3, 327-pound veteran known for run stopping who started every game for the Raiders in the past two seasons.
- In 2023, Jenkins played 609 defensive snaps , recorded a career-high 61 tackles, and had 21 run stops per Pro Football Focus.
- Jenkins will join a Baltimore defensive line rotation including several younger linemen, likely with a smaller role than in Las Vegas.
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Ravens find potential Michael Pierce replacement in veteran nose tackle
The Ravens have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with nose tackle John Jenkins, the team announced Friday, adding free-agent help to bolster their depth after Michael Pierce’s offseason retirement. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
The Baltimore Sun
Capital GazetteRavens add needed bulk to defensive line with veteran nose tackle
One of the biggest holes on the Ravens’ roster is filled. Baltimore on Friday agreed to a one-year deal with nose tackle John Jenkins, adding a veteran run stuffer to a defensive line that lacked bulk after the retirement of 355-pound Michael Pierce. The 6-foot-3, 327-pound Jenkins spent the past two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, recording a career-high 61 tackles in 2023 and adding 46 tackles in 2024 while starting every game. The 35-year…
Winnipeg Free Press
Ravens find a replacement for Michael Pierce, reaching a 1-year deal with nose tackle John Jenkins
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Less safe at safety: Here’s why losing Ar’Darius Washington is not a small issue for Ravens defense - Baltimore Positive WNST
A freak May Achilles injury has left the Ravens’ defense without one of its standout secondary members for this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ar’Darius Washington and what it means for the defense that wants strength and depth on the backside. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discussed the impact of Ardarius Washington’s injury on the Baltimore Ravens’ defense. Washington, a key player in the secondary, was set to start this s…
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