The Baltimore Ravens have made plenty of incredible free agent signings over the course of their franchise history. Some of their free agent acquisitions have contributed in massive ways, including Super Bowl wins and other major team accomplishments.
When looking at each NFL team’s best free agent acquisition of all time, Ryan DeArdo of CBS Sports named Baltimore’s as defensive end Michael McCrary. DeArdo said McCrary beat out his former teammates in tight end Shannon Sharpe and tight end Rod Woodson, with McCrary ending up in the Ravens’ ring of honor after an incredible stint with Baltimore.
“McCrary beat out former teammates Shannon Sharpe and Rod Woodson for the Ravens’ top spot. A former seventh-round pick, McCrary was a backup in Seattle for three years before breaking out with 13.5 sacks in 1996. McCrary’s big year earned him a three-year contract with the Ravens, who were in the process of putting together a championship defense. After tallying a career-high 14.5 sacks in 1998, McCrary earned a five-year extension in 1999. The following season, McCrary helped the Ravens win their first Super Bowl. He tallied six sacks during the 2000 playoffs that included two sacks in Super Bowl XXXV. A member of the Ravens’ Ring of Honor, McCrary totaled 51 regular season sacks, 299 tackles and 42 tackles for loss during his six seasons in Baltimore.”
