There’s not much room for sentimentality when it comes to the NFL’s offseason.
Tough decisions have to be made to create salary-cap space and open the door for younger players to seize an opportunity.
Every season, it seems like the Ravens have to part ways with a popular player.
Last year, the team said goodbye to Eric Weddle, who later signed with the Rams and then retired. This year, the Ravens terminated the contract of Tony Jefferson.
Both players were held in high regard by their teammates and were effective leaders.