The last two RFA (restricted free agents) in Baltimore, FB Le’Ron McClain and SS Dawan Landry, have finally signed their tenders.
If either of them did not sign before the June 15 deadline, then the Ravens had the option of lowering their offers down to 10% of each player’s respective 2009 salary. Although both players were looking for long-term contracts, they decided not to risk passing the deadline.
Dawan Landry signed his $1.759 million tender on Tuesday, keeping him a Raven for one more year. He reasons that “Everybody wants to do a long-term deal, but it probably won’t happen so you have to sign your tender.” With the possibility of a lockout in 2011, it seems players don’t have much say on long-term contract these days.
Le’Ron McClain also wanted a long-term deal, but had to settle for a 1-year contract as well. His 1st-round tender was worth $2.396 million, which was signed on Wednesday. McClain is an essential part of Baltimore’s run ...
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