The Ravens will release running back Danny Woodhead, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (Twitter link).
Woodhead inked a three-year deal with Baltimore last offseason, but he’ll only make a third of the way through that contract. By releasing the veteran back, the Ravens will pick up $1.8MM in cap space while incurring $1.5MM in dead money. That extra cap space is critical for Baltimore, who currently have roughly $6MM in available funds.
Woodhead, 33, suffered a hamstring injury on the first drive of his Ravens career, and subsequently spent the first half of the season on injured reserve. After coming back, Woodhead managed 33 receptions for 200 yards while rushing for 56 yards on the ground.
In other Ravens news, Baltimore has elected to decline Austin Howard‘s option. Howard should find a strong market for his services given the dearth of quality tackles available.
Dumb move. He was productive while on the field and only receiving threat out of the backfield.
How was it a dumb move? They need cap space and giving how well Collins played he was a easy decision to cut. They probably didnt want to take a chance on him getting hurt again.
Welcome back to NE
^ replaces Lewis and/or Burkhead
He was very good when he played, but only played 9 games.