Ravens Re-Sign CB Daryl Worley and DE Brent Urban
OWINGS MILLS — The Ravens didn't let cornerback Daryl Worley and defensive end Brent Urban test the free agent market.
The team signed the dependable duo, both of whom were pending unrestricted free agents.
Worley and Urban provide valuable depth for a defense that was playing at a high level over the second half of the season.
Worley, 27, appeared in eight games, including one start, last year. In the regular-season finale against Cincinnati, Worley was forced into extensive action because of injuries and finished with five tackles. He also had a massive hit on Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, which helped end a potential touchdown drive.
Urban, 31, came to the Ravens for a second time when he was signed prior to last season. Urban was behind Calais Campbell on the depth chart and played in 16 games and finished with 21 tackles and one sack.
The Ravens' other pending unrestricted free agents are:
Quarterback Lamar Jackson
2022 Season: Jackson started 12 games, completing 203 of 326 passes for 2,242 yards, 17 touchdowns, and seven interceptions (91.1 rating), while adding 112 carries for 764 yards (6.8 avg.) and three touchdowns. He suffered a knee injury in Week 13. Jackson's contract is the biggest storyline of the offseason. The Ravens will place a franchise tag on him, but from there, his future is uncertain.
Running back Kenyan Drake
2022 Season: Drake appeared in 12 games (five starts), registering 109 carries for 482 yards and four touchdowns while adding 17 receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown. The Ravens could bring him back as an insurance policy against injuries if Justice Hill decides not to return.
Cornerback Kyle Fuller
2022 Season: He suffered a season-ending knee injury in the opener against the Jets. He's only 30 so there is a slight chance the Ravens would bring him back for camp.
Running back Justice Hill
2022 Season: Hill appeared in 15 games, contributing on offense with 49 carries for 262 yards (5.3 avg.) and 12 receptions for 58 yards while adding 10 kickoff returns for 247 yards, including a career-long 56-yarder against Pittsburgh. Hill could look for more playing time on offense elsewhere.
Outside linebacker Justin Houston
2022 Season: Houston had a team-high 9.5 sacks in 14 games (one start), adding 21 tackles, his first interception since 2018, and one forced fumble. He would consider playing another year and the Ravens might be willing to bring him back.
Offensive tackle Ja’Wuan James
2022 Season: James started the opener at left tackle before being placed on Injured Reserve (Achilles) where he remained the rest of the season. Injuries have derailed his career and he could retire.
Defense end Steven Means
2022 Season: Means appeared in two games, seeing action on defense and special teams before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 2 against the Dolphins.
Tight end Josh Oliver
2022 Season: Oliver appeared in all 17 games (nine starts), producing career highs in every receiving category, including receptions (14), yards (149), and touchdowns (2).
Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul
2022 Season: Pierre-Paul started 13 of 14 games after signing with Baltimore. He recorded 25 tackles, three sacks, one interception, and five passes defended. He is 34 and the Ravens might want to get younger with his spot.
Cornerback Marcus Peters
2022 Season: Peters started all 13 games in which he appeared, registering 47 tackles, one sack, one interception, six passes defended, two forced fumbles, and two fumble returns. Injuries might prevent Peters from getting a long-term deal and could re-sign with the Ravens if the price is right.
Guard Ben Powers
2022 Season: Powers started at left guard in all 17 games, helping block for the NFL’s No. 2 rush offense (160.2 ypg). He is a valuable member of the offensive line. The Ravens would want to bring him back but he might want to test the market first.
Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson
2022 Season: Robinson appeared in all 17 games (five starts), registering a career-high 48 receptions for 458 yards and two touchdowns. He might want to test the market and the Ravens will look to upgrade their group of wide receivers.
Cornerback Kevon Seymour
2022 Season: Seymour appeared in 14 games after being elevated from Baltimore’s practice squad on Oct. 1, tallying three tackles and one fumble return on special teams. He provides valuable depth.
Wide receiver Sammy Watkins
2022 Season: Watkins saw action in 12 games (six starts) with the Packers (nine games, three starts) and Ravens (three games, all starts), posting 16 receptions for 325 yards. He's open to returning to the Ravens.
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