The Ravens currently have an opening at pass rusher and were rumored to be in talks with the top name still on the market. It looks like that ship has officially sailed:Colts reached agreement..."The Ravens currently have an opening at pass rusher and were rumored to be in talks with the top name still on the market. It looks like that ship has officially sailed:Justin Houston appeared to be a perfect fit for what they were trying to do White Justin Tucker Jersey , and the speculation began to percolate that he may land with them after a tweet was sent out by Baltimore’s first big ticket free agent pickup this offseason, Earl Thomas:While this seemingly just started out as a long shot recruiting pitch you’ll often see on Twitter between players this day and age, the interest was later confirmed by The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec, who confirmed that Baltimore were in fact talking to Houston:While there’s no doubt it would’ve been a great fit for both parties, the final numbers that Indy settled on to the bring in the all-pro likely priced Baltimore out of contention. Houston inked for the Colts for 2 years and 24 millions dollars total Justice Hill Baltimore Ravens Jersey , at a salary of about 12 million a year.That’s essentially what they just gave to Thomas, and with the other money thrown at Mark Ingram, they probably weren’t interested in tying up that amount of cap space in one player when they have several other needs to address. Now they may have to turn their efforts back to the ever thinning free agent pool, with names such as Ziggy Ansah, Nick Perry Womens Justice Hill Jersey , or Adrian Clayborn all being floated as possible consolation signings.Whether they take that route or the draft, Houston was probably the last marquee free agent left available. At this point, it’s likely Baltimore uses low level signings to fill needs and reasonably manage cap space and then turn their attention to next month’s draft. Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker C.J. Mosley is expected to sign a massive contract with the New York Jets:Sources: Former #Ravens LB CJ Mosley is expected to sign with the #Jets on a massive..."Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker C.J. Mosley is expected to sign a massive contract with the New York Jets:Mosley was a first round pick in 2014 and played five seasons in Baltimore. He collected 579 tackles, 8.5 sacks and 9 interceptions in route to Pro Bowl recognition in four of his five seasons. Baltimore certainly hoped to retain their defensive centerpiece but after extensive negotiations his price tag was deemed too rich.New general manager Eric DeCosta will now be tasked with replacing the leadership of Mosley, Eric Weddle and Terrell Suggs from 2018’s top ranked defense. He definitely has his work cut out for him.For as much as Mosley had issues in coverage and overall athleticism (which can also be said for Suggs and Weddle) Lamar Jackson Jersey 2019 , there’s undoubtedly a leadership vacuum on defense at the moment. That is without even mentioning the loss of actual starting quality players who DeCosta will need to replace.Ultimately, Baltimore was in a tough spot, they were never going to give Mosley the money he commanded on the open market. Tying up $17 million dollars per season in an inside linebacker makes sense for a franchise like the Jets who are playing with excess salary cap space, but the Ravens simply cannot afford to do so considering the other needs they possess on both sides of the ball.Allowing three defensive stalwarts to depart may be an indication that the Ravens are planning to invest in offensive personnel. If DeCosta and the front office are serious about building up the roster for a long term run with Lamar Jackson, it begins now.