Eric Weddle's time with the Baltimore Ravens comes to an end
Wednesday 6 March 2019 17:01, UK
The Baltimore Ravens have cut ties with veteran safety Eric Weddle.
The 34-year-old was released one year before the end of his contract after being selected for the Pro Bowl in all three seasons with the franchise, and although he had earlier hinted at retirement if the Ravens decided to release him, he tweeted on Tuesday night that he plans on continuing his career in 2019.
The Ravens could also be moving on from long-serving linebacker C.J. Mosley after opting not to place a franchise tag on him for 2019.
Mosley would have been paid more than $15m this season had the Ravens opted to tag him, but NFL Network's Mike Garafolo said the team hopes to sign him for less than that figure on a longer-term deal.
The 26-year-old would be one of the highest-prized defensive free agents available if the sides are unable to find common ground on a contract.
Weddle signed for the Ravens in March 2016 after representing the San Diego Chargers during his first nine years in the NFL.
His release comes as something of a surprise, as Weddle had been a veteran leader on a Ravens defense which ranked among the best in the league last season.
Weddle started all 48 games over the last three years, totalling 220 tackles and 10 interceptions.
