Why the Ravens Must Re-Sign Jacoby Jones

February 8, 2014   ·   Andrea Hangst   ·   Jump to comments

The Baltimore Ravens have a number of difficult decisions to make about their upcoming group of free agent players. There are some who are higher priority than others, like tight end Dennis Pitta, left tackle Eugene Monroe and linebacker Daryl Smith. However, one seemingly bit-part player, receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones, should also be on that list.
The Ravens have around $11.5 million in salary cap space for 2014—$1.14 million that carries over from 2013 and an additional $10.35 million based on their current contracts for the year. While that's not much to work with, the Ravens must find a way to add cash to their cap space in order to retain Jones for at least another season.
Jones signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Ravens in 2011, and he had a $4.9 million payout for the 2013 season. In return, he rewarded his team with 67 receptions worth 861 yards and three touchdowns and, most importantly, 578 punt return yards and 2,059 kick return yards ...

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