For the second consecutive offseason, the Ravens decision makers have allowed younger players in their prime years to go to other teams and replaced them with older veterans. Clearly, the Ravens organization values the experience and savvy that veterans bring to the field, more than the raw athleticism and upside that younger players can provide.
In 2015, the Ravens allowed Torrey Smith and Pernell McPhee to sign more lucrative contracts elsewhere. This offseason, the Ravens watched Kelechi Osemele flee and released Will Hill who was about to be suspended by the league.