Elvis Dumervil, outside linebacker, Baltimore Ravens
Once among the most-feared pass rushers in the NFL, Dumervil’s age appears to have caught up to him. CSN Baltimore’s Clifton Brown believes the Ravens will release him this offseason, and we do as well.
The veteran linebacker signed a five-year deal with the Ravens in 2013. He was a huge force for their defense that year and then again in 2014, racking up 26.5 sacks his first two seasons in Baltimore. Then in 2015 — despite starting all 16 games — his production took a precipitous tumble. He managed just six sacks that year, and it was the first sign of his decline.
Last season, Dumervil was hampered by a foot injury and made an appearance in just eight games, starting only three. His production was minimal as well, with just three sacks and 11 tackles.
By releasing him, the Ravens would save $6 million. For a team that is already cap strapped, this is just a logical move that seems inevitable.