Ronnie Stanley’s Shocking U-Turn? LT Re-Signs with Ravens on $60M Deal After Speculation He’d Walk Away
Baltimore Ravens fans were hit with a whirlwind of emotions as star left tackle Ronnie Stanley made a dramatic decision to re-sign with the team on a three-year, $60 million deal. The move comes after weeks of speculation that the Pro Bowl lineman was considering testing the open market or even stepping away from football.
A Rollercoaster of Rumors
Leading up to free agency, Stanley’s future in Baltimore was anything but certain. Reports circulated that the 30-year-old tackle, who has battled injuries in recent seasons, was hesitant to commit to another long-term deal. Some insiders even suggested that he was weighing his options, with the possibility of walking away from the Ravens altogether.
Fans grew anxious as other teams, reportedly including the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs, showed interest in signing him. Given his pedigree as one of the league’s top pass protectors when healthy, Stanley was seen as a prime target for contenders looking to bolster their offensive line.
The Moment of Truth
However, in a surprising turn of events, Stanley put all the rumors to rest by officially re-signing with the Ravens during a press conference on Tuesday. Standing before reporters, the former first-round pick addressed the speculation head-on.
“There was a lot of talk about what I was going to do, but at the end of the day, my heart is in Baltimore,” Stanley said. “This is the team that drafted me, the team that believed in me, and the team I want to
