Eric DeCosta

Eric DeCosta: Salary cap forced us to go young on the offensive line

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Salary Cap Constraints Led Us to Pursue Youth for the Offensive Line, says Eric DeCosta The Baltimore Ravens have built their entire starting offensive line with young, drafted players, with four of the five starters still on their rookie contracts. General Manager Eric DeCosta attributes this strategy to the constraints of the salary cap. The … Read more

Ravens turned down eight trade offers before drafting Nate Wiggins at No. 30

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Before selecting Nate Wiggins at No. 30, Ravens rejected eight trade offers Ravens GM Eric DeCosta decided not to trade down in the NFL draft, despite receiving multiple offers. Instead, they selected cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th overall pick. DeCosta believed Wiggins was a valuable player and was surprised he was still available. Wiggins … Read more