Ravens Re-Sign All-Pro Fullback

The Baltimore Ravens keep their do-it-all fullback around for another year.

Nov 3, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard (42) dives through Denver Broncos linebacker Kwon Alexander (12) tackle attempt for a touchdown during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

The Baltimore Ravens have re-signed All-Pro fullback Patrick Ricard to a one-year, fully-guaranteed deal, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.

Ricard, 30, has been an underappreciated piece of the offense throughout his eight-year career in Baltimore. At 6-3 and 300 pounds, he's essentially an offensive lineman who can line up in the backfield.

The former undrafted free agent has made the Pro Bowl in five of the past six seasons, and this year was probably his best yet. He was an outstanding blocker for newcomer Derrick Henry, being on the field for 15 of Henry's 16 rushing touchdowns in the regular season. As such, he earned first-team All-Pro honors for the first time in his career.

Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard (42) runs after a catch in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images / David Richard-Imagn Images

Ricard said earlier this offseason that he'd like to retire as a Raven, and general manager Eric DeCosta shared that sentiment.

"His agent is a good friend of mine, and I think Pat [Ricard] knows how we feel about him, and I would for him to retire as a Raven, too," DeCosta told reporters on Jan. 22. He epitomizes everything that we're all about. And he's another undrafted guy who just became – in my opinion – the best at his position. So, we'll have those discussions.

"This is not the first time he's been a free agent. In fact, I think he's signed at least two deals with us after his rookie deal, so this is probably his fourth contract now with us – if we can get him signed – and I would say that would be the goal."

Ricard is one of the last true fullbacks in the modern NFL along with Kyle Juszczyk, whom the San Francisco 49ers released on Monday night. He could've had some significant interest if he made it to free agency, but he instead stays in Baltimore to continue blocking for Henry and co.

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