We will get to some reflection on Marshal Yanda’s career with the Baltimore Ravens, however first we have to look at where it leaves the team. The Ravens had a need along the offensive line whether or not Yanda retired. The Ravens knew that Yanda was either hanging up the cleats this year or giving it one more season. The Ravens have always been a long-term thinking franchise that sees the big picture. The Ravens already were thinking about the future of the right guard position when they selected Ben Powers in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Yanda made his decision before free agency began and with the NFL Draft right around the corner.