Ravens' Offensive Line Shakeup: Simpson's Big Contract

0:00It's March 24th, I'm Corey with The Story, and this is NFL News Today Football News Powered by AI. The Baltimore Ravens are shaking up their interior offensive line this off-season after last year's guard struggle badly. They led free agent Daniel Feilele, walk and brought back John Simpson on a 3-year 30-million dollar deal. Simpson, who started all 17 games for them in 2023, is set to lock down one guard spot. Meanwhile, Andrew Vorhays has the fight for his job against third-round pick, Emory Jones Jr., from the 2025 draft. The team hopes this mix brings stability after a rough season up front. Fans and analysts are split on the Simpson move. He had an average year with the New York Jets, allowing 29 pressures and 5 sacks in past protection according to pro football focus. His grade ranked him 54th out of 81 linemen, better than the old guards, but not worth 10 million dollars a year to some. Looking ahead, General Manager Eric DeCosta already said Jones will start in 2026, potentially

1:03pairing him with Simpson. Draft prospects like Penn State's Olaiva Vega, Iowane, were mopped to Baltimore as cheaper long-term options. If Simpson pans out, it strengthens the line for a Super Bowl push, but a bus could sting with that contract locked in.