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Late For Work 2/24: Ravens 'May Balk' At Dennis Pitta's Salary And Are Mulling Options

Tight end Dennis Pitta said he’s a sucker for reality TV.

Well, the drama of “The Real Tight Ends of Baltimore” is in full swing.

The Ravens “may balk” at his 2017 salary and are mulling the idea of releasing the seven-year veteran, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

One to watch: Ravens may balk at $5.5m due for TE Dennis Pitta in '17, sources say. After a career-high 86 recs, could be a free agent.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 23, 2017

While Pitta’s salary has been a steady debate among Baltimore fans and media this offseason, the conclusion many people have come to is that the Ravens should approach Pitta about taking a pay cut instead of outright releasing him.