Before the Baltimore Ravens figure out how to get over the hump and capture the AFC Championship, they are focused on retaining one of their long trusted veterans. The team will re-sign left tackle Ronnie Stanley after agreeing to a three-year $60 million contract, according to Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz. $44 million is guaranteed.

Two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson is the engine of this offense, and protecting his blindside is clearly a top priority. Stanley, a 2019 First-Team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowl selection, was set to become a free agent once the new league year begins on March 12. Instead, he will stay on the franchise that drafted him nearly a decade ago.

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Stanley earned a 79.6 pass-blocking grade, per Pro Football Focus, ranking inside the top 25 among all offensive tackles. He played 1,062 snaps at LT, allowing two sacks and 35 total pressures. The biggest indicator of the 30-year-old's impact might be best illustrated by how often he was able to keep his QB on his feet.

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Jackson was sacked only 23 times in 17 regular season games in 2024-25. Superb athleticism and speed obviously play a part in achieving such a low number, but Stanley's contributions cannot be overlooked.

And they are not, as evidenced by this new, lucrative deal. There was a growing belief within the NFL that the Kansas City Chiefs were going to consider pursuing the former top 10 draft pick if he entered free agency. The three-time reigning AFC champions must now look elsewhere to find Patrick Mahomes additional protection, as Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta keeps Stanley off the open market.

Although Lamar Jackson is the unquestioned face of the franchise and likely a future Hall of Famer, the best Baltimore teams often contain strong play in the trenches. The front office has more work to do in that regard this spring, but bringing back Ronnie Stanley seems like a fine way to begin the most important period of the offseason.