The Baltimore Ravens inked edge rusher Justin Houston to a one-year contract worth up to $4 million dollars. The move adds plenty of pass rush to an edge positional group that was relatively young and inexperienced before Houston’s arrival outside of Pernell McPhee.
After signing his contract, Houston had to sit out a few days due to the NFL’s COVID entry protocols. However, on Friday the veteran made his long awaited Baltimore practice debut, showing off his new No. 48.
First practice as a Raven for @JHouston50
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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 6, 2021
.@CalaisCampbell very excited to have @JHouston50 out here
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 6, 2021
.@JHouston50 working
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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 6, 2021
Welcome to the squad @JHouston50
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 6, 2021
Houston, no problems here
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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 6, 2021
Something noteworthy about Houston’s first day of Ravens practice is the fact that he didn’t go through the entire practice. However, head coach John Harbaugh said that was all according to plan.
“That was part of the plan with Justin. We want to work him back in.” pic.twitter.com/YloyElioBv
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 6, 2021
As Houston stacks practices together and becomes more familiar with Baltimore’s defensive scheme, he should begin to feel more and more comfortable leading up to Week 1. He will be asked to play a big role in putting pressure on quarterbacks and forcing turnovers, and with 97.5 career sacks to his name through 10 NFL seasons, he’s certainly proven that he could be a big contributor for the Ravens in 2021
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