5 Players the Baltimore Ravens Should Cut During 2016 Offseason

5 Players the Baltimore Ravens Should Cut During 2016 Offseason

By Brad Berreman

January 5, 2016

The Baltimore Ravens just ended a disappointing season, with a 5-11 record, numerous notable injuries and bunch of close losses early.

Looking toward a rebound back to playoff contention next season, here are five players the Ravens should cut during the offseason.

arrow-left — Forsett had a breakout season in 2014 (1,266 rushing yards; 5.4 yards per carry) before falling off a bit this season (641 rushing yards; 4.2 yards per carry) and having his season end early with a broken arm. The injury is not necessarily a long-term concern, but Forsett's age (30) and $3 million salary next season might be enough for the Ravens to let him go.

arrow-right — Forsett had a breakout season in 2014 (1,266 rushing yards; 5.4 yards per carry) before falling off a bit this season (641 rushing yards; 4.2 yards per carry) and having his season end early with a broken arm. The injury is not necessarily a long-term concern, but Forsett's age (30) and $3 million salary next season might be enough for the Ravens to let him go.

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arrow-left — Monroe's 2015 season ended early due to a shoulder injury, and he has played just 17 games over the last two seasons since signing a five-year, $37.5 million contract extension. The Ravens would carry $6.6 million in dead money on their 2016 salary cap by cutting Monroe, but it's something they should consider doing.

arrow-right — Monroe's 2015 season ended early due to a shoulder injury, and he has played just 17 games over the last two seasons since signing a five-year, $37.5 million contract extension. The Ravens would carry $6.6 million in dead money on their 2016 salary cap by cutting Monroe, but it's something they should consider doing.

arrow-left — Baltimore had a fairly bad pass defense this season, but Arrington had a reduced role and only started four of the 15 games he played. Cutting him would not save the Ravens much ($2.1 million base salary for 2016), but a late-round draft pick this spring could easily replace Arrington at a lower cost.

arrow-right — Baltimore had a fairly bad pass defense this season, but Arrington had a reduced role and only started four of the 15 games he played. Cutting him would not save the Ravens much ($2.1 million base salary for 2016), but a late-round draft pick this spring could easily replace Arrington at a lower cost.

arrow-left — Before a torn pectoral sidelined him for good in mid-December, Canty started nine games for the Ravens this season and drew praise from head coach John Harbaugh for his leadership. But age (33), and the ability to clear $2.1 million in salary cap space by cutting him before June 1, makes Canty an obvious offseason cut for the Ravens.

arrow-right — Before a torn pectoral sidelined him for good in mid-December, Canty started nine games for the Ravens this season and drew praise from head coach John Harbaugh for his leadership. But age (33), and the ability to clear $2.1 million in salary cap space by cutting him before June 1, makes Canty an obvious offseason cut for the Ravens.

arrow-left — Pitta is an unfortunate story, as recurring hip issues have limited him to just seven games over the last three seasons. He apparently wants to continue playing, but the Ravens should cut ties with Pitta once and for all.

arrow-right — Pitta is an unfortunate story, as recurring hip issues have limited him to just seven games over the last three seasons. He apparently wants to continue playing, but the Ravens should cut ties with Pitta once and for all.

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