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Baltimore Ravens: 5 potential replacements for Dennis Pitta

By Adrian Andrew

Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) makes a first down reception during the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won the contest 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) makes a first down reception during the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won the contest 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Gary Barnidge (82) canoot get the second foot down on a potential touchdown catch as New York Jets strong safety Rontez Miles (45) defends during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Jets won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Gary Barnidge

In late April Gary Barnidge was released unexpectedly by the Cleveland Browns who are aiming to rebuild and gain more youth. Barnidge is still a free agent and could be a great pickup if the Ravens were able to sign him.

Barnidge burst onto the scene in 2015 at age 30 with hands down the best season of his career so far, piling up an impressive 1,000 receiving yards and scoring nine touchdowns while being elected to the Pro Bowl.

At the time Barnidge’s quarterback was a mix of Johnny Manziel and Josh McCown. Just imagine how much more impressing his numbers would be if he had Joe Flacco as his quarterback.

His numbers started to decline in 2016 mainly due to lingering quarterback problems. But, if the Baltimore Ravens did sign him, Barnidge would most certainly the best tight end on the team, and add some much-needed help to what was a lackluster passing offense last year.

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