The Baltimore Ravens have several free agency decisions to consider this offseason, with over 20 players set to hit the market. Receiver Nelson Agholor has already agreed to terms on a one-year deal, but who should Baltimore target next? Justin Madubuike and Patrick Queen loom as the two big dominos to fall for the Ravens, but one other who played a significant role in the 2023 season in running back Gus Edwards, is also a free agent. So, should the Ravens bring back Gus? Edwards had a career year in Todd Monken’s system as he rushed for 810 yards on 198 attempts and totaled 13 rushing touchdowns (all career-highs). With Monken’s system thought to be more vertical than in previous years under Greg Roman, the Ravens were still the leading rushers in the NFL. As for Edwards, a return doesn’t seem too farfetched as per spotrac.com; his market value is set as just $3.6 million APY, which is more than affordable for Baltimore.
Edwards was by far the most used running back on Baltimore’s roster as not counting Lamar Jackson’s rushes; Justice Hill was the next best back (84 carries, 387 yards, three touchdowns). Rookie Keaton Mitchell (47 carries, 347 yards, two touchdowns) was also a focal point up until he got bitten by the injury bug.
