After signing a two-year deal during the first week of free agency, veteran tight end Benjamin Watson plans to join his Ravens teammates on Aug.18 for the start of the offseason workout program.
Watson, 35 years old and a veteran of 12 NFL seasons, views it as an important step in his acclimation to a new city and new organization. He wants to use the time to get a better handle of the playbook and gain more familiarity with offensive coordinator Marc Trestman, quarterback Joe Flacco and the rest of his new teammates.