OWINGS MILLS, Maryland – The Baltimore Ravens signed a two-year extension with Nick Boyle, which will create approximately $ 2 million in cap room this offseason.
The Ravens announced the deal on Friday afternoon and a source confirmed that the extension is worth $ 13 million. By hiring Boyle until the 2023 season, Baltimore could reduce its maximum value to $ 7.83 million, which was the team’s sixth largest.
It also represents a strong vote of confidence in Boyle, who suffered a left knee injury at the end of the season in a week 10 defeat in New England. He was entering the final year of his three-year, $ 18 million contract that he signed in 2019.
“Ask your teammates, ask your coaches – he is the backbone of this team,” said Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta. “We are very happy for Nick and Kristina as we continue to build our list.”
Boyle, 27, is considered one of the best tight end blocks in the NFL and is one of the main reasons why the Ravens have led the league in races for the past two seasons.
“I am extremely grateful to continue being part of the Ravens,” said Boyle. “My family has made this place our home for the past five years and we couldn’t be happier to continue doing this.”
Earlier this week, DeCosta anticipated that the team would have between $ 15 million to $ 20 million in salary cap, which would place Baltimore in 11th place in the league.