Ravens Cut Safety Eric Weddle, Reports Say
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens have decided to let go of safety Eric Weddle, an NFL.com source said Tuesday.
Source: The #Ravens have cut Eric Weddle. Wow.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 5, 2019
Ian Rapport with NFL.com was the first to report.
Weddle came to Baltimore from San Diego in 2016.
Before coming to Baltimore, Weddle played nine seasons with the Chargers.
As a Raven, Weddle played in 48 games.
In those 48 games, Weddle recorded 151 tackles, 10 interceptions, three forced fumbles and one touchdown.
Weddle is also a six-time Pro-Bowler.
This offseason, Weddle said he planned to retire if he did not resign with the Ravens, but eluded to playing next season on Twitter.
What a great 3 yrs we had in BMORE!!! 3 Pro Bowls, #1 DEF, 2018 AFC north Champs. Ravens took a chance on me and will forever be grateful. Our family will miss Maryland. Excited to see where I end up next season!!!!
— Eric Weddle (@weddlesbeard) March 6, 2019
Weddle's release will create $7.5 million in cap room for the Ravens.
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