{"id":23891,"date":"2025-02-06T08:35:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T08:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=23891"},"modified":"2025-02-06T08:35:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T08:35:04","slug":"breaking-ascending-cowboys-de-named-bargain-for-ravens-in-free-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=23891","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING : \u2018Ascending\u2019 Cowboys DE Named Bargain for Ravens in Free Agency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Baltimore Ravens\u00a0are known for finding value in free agency, often signing under-the-radar players who go on to play key roles in their system &#8212; like their 2024 off-season signing of running back\u00a0Derrick Henry.<\/p>\n<p>While they are unlikely to be big spenders this offseason, the team could still make smart, strategic moves to bolster their defense.<\/p>\n<p>With their reputation for developing versatile linemen, the Ravens may have their eyes on a rising defensive talent who fits their mold perfectly.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div id=\"_adr_abp_container_3\" class=\"_adr_abp_container\" data-section=\"7db9a01170294858359598238868b29f\" data-packetid=\"00000001-e3401664-67f8-4433-95cd-8ebe9a38388a\" data-render-time=\"1738830779993\">\n<div>AD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>According to\u00a0Marcus Mosher of The 33rd Team, one potential signing to watch is\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0defensive lineman Chauncey Golston.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Baltimore Ravens are unlikely to be big spenders in free agency, but they also manage to sign a few players that end up having big roles moving forward,&#8221; Mosher wrote. &#8220;Chauncey Golston is an ascending player who can play all across the defensive line and in any defense.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"4\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA5NzI3OTYyNDk1MzI5OTYx\/usatsi_24361475.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA5NzI3OTYyNDk1MzI5OTYx\/usatsi_24361475.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA5NzI3OTYyNDk1MzI5OTYx\/usatsi_24361475.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA5NzI3OTYyNDk1MzI5OTYx\/usatsi_24361475.jpg 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA5NzI3OTYyNDk1MzI5OTYx\/usatsi_24361475.jpg 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA5NzI3OTYyNDk1MzI5OTYx\/usatsi_24361475.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA5NzI3OTYyNDk1MzI5OTYx\/usatsi_24361475.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"John Harbaugh\" width=\"3521\" height=\"2347\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA5NzI3OTYyNDk1MzI5OTYx\/usatsi_24361475.jpg\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Golston became a full-time starter in Dallas last season and showed flashes of being an impact player.<\/p>\n<p>While the Cowboys\u2019 season did not end very well, moving on to a winning team could motivate this player.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"4\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Standing at 6-foot-5 with impressive height and versatility, he possesses the traits that Baltimore looks for in defensive linemen. He may not be a household name, but his ability to play multiple positions across a defensive front makes him a strong fit for the Ravens\u2019 system.<\/p>\n<p>Baltimore\u2019s defense thrives on depth and rotational flexibility, and adding a player like Golston could provide immediate value to a team that is a few pieces away.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"4\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>With the ability to contribute in multiple roles, he would offer insurance along the defensive line and strengthen a unit that already features some of the league\u2019s top playmakers.<\/p>\n<p>If the Ravens can land Golston on a team-friendly deal, he could become yet another underrated free-agent addition that thrives in Baltimore\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Baltimore Ravens\u00a0are known for finding value in free agency, often signing under-the-radar players who go on to play key roles in their system &#8212; 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