Free Agency: Ravens Re-Sign Brent Urban to the Flock
The Baltimore Ravens appear to be interested in more Urban development.
Per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, the Ravens brought in another former Tennessee Titan to the fold on the day they made the signing of Derrick Henry official, as they've agreed to a new contract with defensive lineman Brent Urban.
The fourth-round pick from 2014 (who missed his whole rookie season with a torn ACL) will extend his second stint with the Ravens to a third season after spending the first five years of his career in Charm City.
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An Ontario native and former hockey player, Urban has been a reliable depth star for the Ravens, amassing 95 tackles (14 for a loss) and 7.5 sacks in 74 appearances in purple. Between 2019 and 2021, Urban spent time with Tennesse (where he worked with former Ravens defensive boss Dean Pees), Chicago, and Dallas before settling back with Baltimore in time for 2022's kickoff.
The Virginia alum was among the final training camp cuts last summer but was brought back two days after the act. He responded with a career-best three sacks and also earned two pass breakups and a fumble recovery.
Urban has also made a lasting impression on the Ravens' special teams. In Baltimore lore, for example, Urban is perhaps best known for earning a dramatic ending in his NFL debut: with the Ravens facing the Cleveland Browns on "Monday Night Football," Urban blocked Travis Coons' would-be game-winner, which was instead returned for a walk-off score by Will Hill.
Set to turn 33 in May, Urban will continue to work among a front seven that recently welcomed back Justin Madubuike on a long-term deal.
