The Baltimore Ravens have signed quarterback Tyler Huntley to a one-year contract worth $2.627 million.
As a reliable backup, Huntley has played well in the absence of star quarterback Lamar Jackson, who is still unsigned.
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley plans to sign restricted free agent tender on Monday, per @TomPelissero https://t.co/NiMf84fBv1 pic.twitter.com/2sLEiC3gU2
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 21, 2023
The Ravens would prefer not to rely on Huntley as their primary starting quarterback, but he has shown promise as a backup quarterback with 1754 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, as well as 454 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns since joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
They have placed a low restricted tender on him, giving them the right to match any offer sheet he receives from another team. The team likely wants to keep Huntley on their roster, especially with the uncertain status of Lamar Jackson, who was previously assigned a non-exclusive franchise tag.
Tyler Huntley plans to sign his restricted tender from the Ravens on Monday, per @TomPelissero.
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) April 21, 2023
Huntley was named to the 2023 Pro Bowl after Buffalo Bills' QB Josh Allen was unable to participate due to injury.
Huntley is expected to remain in Baltimore and serve as an insurance policy in case Lamar Jackson decides to leave the team.
Although Huntley's value lies primarily in his running ability, he has shown promise as a backup quarterback, having played in six games (four starts) during the 2022 season. In those games, he threw for 658 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, while also rushing for 137 yards and a touchdown.
Basically, the 25-year-old is just a lower-end model of Lamar Jackson. Photo Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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