US EditionRavens find a replacement for Michael Pierce, reaching a 1-year deal with nose tackle John Jenkins
- The Baltimore Ravens signed nose tackle John Jenkins to a one-year deal to replace retired Michael Pierce in 2025.
- Pierce retired in March after weighing 355 pounds, leaving a gap that the Ravens initially did not fill during early free agency or the draft.
- Jenkins, a 6-foot-3, 327-pound veteran who played 12 NFL seasons and started all 34 games for the Raiders over the past two years, is expected to join Baltimore’s defensive line rotation.
- In 2023, Jenkins achieved a personal best with 61 tackles, including four tackles for loss, and participated in 609 defensive snaps—accounting for 55% of the Raiders' total—with Pro Football Focus crediting him with 21 stops against the run.
- Adding Jenkins provides the Ravens with needed bulk on the defensive line behind players like Madubuike and Jones, while the team also looks to develop younger depth such as sixth-round pick Aeneas Peebles.
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Ravens find potential Michael Pierce replacement in veteran nose tackle
The Ravens have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with nose tackle John Jenkins, the team announced Friday, adding free-agent help to bolster their depth after Michael Pierce’s offseason retirement. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
The Baltimore Sun
Capital GazetteRavens add needed bulk to defensive line with veteran nose tackle
One of the biggest holes on the Ravens’ roster is filled. Baltimore on Friday agreed to a one-year deal with nose tackle John Jenkins, adding a veteran run stuffer to a defensive line that lacked bulk after the retirement of 355-pound Michael Pierce. The 6-foot-3, 327-pound Jenkins spent the past two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, recording a career-high 61 tackles in 2023 and adding 46 tackles in 2024 while starting every game. The 35-year…
Winnipeg Free Press
Ravens find a replacement for Michael Pierce, reaching a 1-year deal with nose tackle John Jenkins
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