Baltimore Ravens Review
Leo Araguz is the Baltimore Ravens’ new punter, signing on for one year as a potential replacement for Dave Zastudil.
Araguz, 35, has a strong track record, but struggled so much early last season after beating out promising rookie Chris Kluwe in training camp that he was released after four games and replaced by veteran Tom Rouen. It’s likely that Araguz, who will make a $585,000 base salary, will face competition at training camp from a rookie, and Baltimore worked out two college punters last week at its training complex.
Araguz averaged 46 yards in the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but averaged only 33 yards per punt against the Washington Redskins. He averaged 40.2 yards last season on 18 punts with a long of 53 yards.
The Ravens auditioned Philadelphia Eagles restricted free agent Dirk Johnson last week along with free agent Toby Gowin before deciding to sign Araguz.
The Ravens pursued Carolina Panthers standout Jason Baker, who re-signed with Carolina for a two-year, $1.8 million contract that includes
