Ravens Sign Edge Rusher Justin Houston

The Baltimore Ravens boost their pass rush with the addition of Justin Houston.

The Baltimore Ravens are boosting their defensive pass rush, signing outside linebacker Justin Houston to a one-year deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. 

Houston, 32, is a four-time Pro Bowler who's recorded at least eight sacks in the last four seasons. His deal with the Ravens is reportedly worth $4 million. 

Former All-Pro edge rusher Justin Houston reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $4 million with the Baltimore Ravens, per sources. Houston turned down significantly more money from other teams in order to pursue a championship with the Ravens, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 31, 2021

The Ravens lost two pass rushers in Matthew Judon and Yannick Ngakoue during free agency before drafting first-round pick Odafe Oweh out of Penn State. Last season, they recorded 26 sacks when not blitzing, the fewest in the NFL. 

Houston and the Ravens met in April but didn't come to an agreement at the time. Baltimore decided to secure the pass rusher before the preseason, adding him to a group of edge rushers highlighted by Tyus Bowser and Pernell McPhee.

Noah Strackbein is a Publisher with AllSteelers. Follow Noah on Twitter @NoahStrack, and AllSteelers @si_steelers.

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