With the combine wrapped up and free agency quickly approaching, the Ravens rumor mill is running rampant on social media. First and foremost, though, Baltimore had business to handle of their own:
We have placed the franchise tag on DT Justin Madubuike. pic.twitter.com/DMjgH2iT0M
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 5, 2024
GM Eric DeCosta commented on the situation and next steps, as well:
Statement from GM Eric DeCosta: pic.twitter.com/tE74kOD8LY
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 5, 2024
There’s always a bit of a grey area with franchise tags, but fans should be familiar with the non-exclusive tag, as it was the route taken with Lamar Jackson last offseason.