Ravens staff discusses favorite almost-signings in team history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Baltimore Beatdown staff has shared their thoughts on nearly concluded signings in Ravens history. Among them are Bobby Wagner, who almost joined in 2022, and Darius Slay, a potential fit for the secondary. Za'Darius Smith was poised to return but opted for Minnesota in a deal that later fell through. Other mentions included Ryan Grant, whose failed physical led to the team signing a more proven receiver. The discussion is ongoing as fans contribute to a bracket narrowing down the franchise's biggest near-acquisitions.
- •Bobby Wagner was nearly signed by the Ravens in 2022.
- •Darius Slay was viewed as a strong fit for the Baltimore secondary.
- •Za'Darius Smith backed out of a deal, opting for Minnesota instead.
- •Ryan Grant's failed physical led to alternatives like Michael Crabtree.
- •A fan-driven bracket is underway to find the biggest almost-signing.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Beatdown roundtable: favorite almost-signing in Ravens history
"Baltimore Beatdown’s staff offers their favorite almost-signing in Ravens franchise history.
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