[News] Ravens Parting Ways With Outside Linebacker Elvis Dumervil

[BR News]

The Ravens have released the veteran outside linebacker, which will free up $6 million in salary cap space. Baltimore has a trio of young pass rushers that could step up to help fill the void, and could add more via the draft or free agency.

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[bostonraven]

Thank you Doom

[Raven in ATL]

next man up, im lookin at you Matt Judon!

[omar586]

JUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDon time!

[crazyboutravens]

Wish there were more like him in the NFL truly a class act.

[The Negotiator]

thank you Doom, great person and player!!

[The Negotiator]

Ravens need to sign Brandon W and switch to 4 lineman and 3 LB's. We have a lot of young lineman and we should use that and we wouldn't have to find a replacement for Ore.

[TheRavengers]

Let's go Judon, Z Smith, Correa and Kaufusi!

[Bob21043]

Elvis has left the building......

[RavenLunatic]

Time to get younger, faster and stronger. Dum didn't live up to the hype in my opinion, but it was fun yelling DOOOOOOOM.

[RavenLunatic]

Ravens need to sign Brandon W and switch to 4 lineman and 3 LB's. We have a lot of young lineman and we should use that and we wouldn't have to find a replacement for Ore.

I want to see Brandon back too.

[steelcityraven]

Seems like a lot of bleeding in the FA period and the off season so far. We have a ton of holes (more then I can remember seeing us have in a long time). Zach Orr, Doom, Wagner, and SSS (retired). and that is just the start of this).

I hope we make some moves to build our team and not just band-aids. We are leaking blood and we are going to need a serious infusion here soon.

Orr, Doom, Wagner, BW,Juice, SSS-Sharece- that impacts nearly every level of our team -

We need some help and while I am thankful for a great draft class coming up. I am also aware that we will need more then what we will get in the draft.

We need an OL, OLB, ILB, CB, WR, FS, RB and possibly DL help. - TBH we probably need more then one CB and more then one WR... that puts us at 9 positions needed with 7 draft picks.... even if we hit a home run in the draft... finding more then 4 immediate starters is just not realistic.

I hope we make some legit moves in FA... Torrey would be nice but he is truly a Band-Aid not a fix! C'mon Ozzie lets get this going.... I seeing you clear money...

Now lets invest in some young impact players!

[hen826957]

Man, our team is just getting weaker and weaker. Thanks what you done for everything Doom. 👍 .The Ravens gonna have to get a spectacular draft or we gonna be in big trouble. Since 2012, our talent has been slowing decreasing. Brandon William's might be gone next. Can't get Brandon Marshall or Garçon, so we can't strengthen our Wr core. We have so many holes that l don't know if they could make the playoffs this year. It's gonna be tough to overcome.

Edited March 8 by hen826957

[steelcityraven]

I for one am sorry to see Elvis go. Not often you find a player with his character, ability and leadership skills. Doom you will be missed. Best of luck- God Bless.

[steelcityraven]

Let's go Judon, Z Smith, Correa and Kaufusi!

I think Judon has what it takes to step up. I also think that Kafusi will be like having an extra high draft pick this year. I am not as optimistic about KC and / or ZSmith. - Hope they both prove me wrong and come in and light it up!

[Black&purple#55]

Trade Flacco to Denver and go after Romo, this will open up our Cap for years to come and not stuck with a average QB for 8 years.

[The Beak]

Good Luck to my man Elvis "Doom" Dumervil , Elvis was a complete Beast at my Alma Matter University of Louisville and also be came a Great Raven.. I for one am sad to see him go, but I completely understand and agree that this is the right move for the Ravens..... It may be Haason Reddick time at the 16th pick
( he could be the next Khalil Mack)

[rossihunter2]

2 minutes ago, Black&purple#55 said:

Trade Flacco to Denver and go after Romo, this will open up our Cap for years to come and not stuck with a average QB for 8 years.

no we'd be stuck in qb purgatory again as soon as romo gets sacked the first time - also it wouldn't clear cap it would actually reduce our cap space to get rid of flacco

[Maurice0094]

Thank you for your production when healthy Dume. If you find a better spot thank god and if you come back thank god. Be well sir.

[rmcjacket23]

Trade Flacco to Denver and go after Romo, this will open up our Cap for years to come and not stuck with a average QB for 8 years.

You don't understand how the cap or trades work, because your scenario causes the exact opposite of what you think it does to happen.

[The Negotiator]

  4 minutes ago, Black&purple#55 said:

Trade Flacco to Denver and go after Romo, this will open up our Cap for years to come and not stuck with a average QB for 8 years.

no we'd be stuck in qb purgatory again as soon as romo gets sacked the first time - also it wouldn't clear cap it would actually reduce our cap space to get rid of flacco

Dam you Flacco be a man take less like Brady so we can afford a team around you.

[krnraven]

Best of luck Doom and thank you for all you have done in your time with us. This man does own our single season sack record.

[Purple Dawg 96]

Thanks Elvis Dumervil and wish you the best going forward! SALUTE!
Felt like Elvis wasn't cutting it and I want to see the youngsters Z. Smith, Judon,
Correa and Kaufusi This Defense got left hangin last season and kept the Ravens in some games so Ozzie and Co. just needs to keep doing what they do and bring in some more Y&R Young n Relentless players on Defense!

[The Negotiator]

Seems like a lot of bleeding in the FA period and the off season so far. We have a ton of holes (more then I can remember seeing us have in a long time). Zach Orr, Doom, Wagner, and SSS (retired). and that is just the start of this).

I hope we make some moves to build our team and not just band-aids. We are leaking blood and we are going to need a serious infusion here soon.

Orr, Doom, Wagner, BW,Juice, SSS-Sharece- that impacts nearly every level of our team -

We need some help and while I am thankful for a great draft class coming up. I am also aware that we will need more then what we will get in the draft.

We need an OL, OLB, ILB, CB, WR, FS, RB and possibly DL help. - TBH we probably need more then one CB and more then one WR... that puts us at 9 positions needed with 7 draft picks.... even if we hit a home run in the draft... finding more then 4 immediate starters is just not realistic.

I hope we make some legit moves in FA... Torrey would be nice but he is truly a Band-Aid not a fix! C'mon Ozzie lets get this going.... I seeing you clear money...

Now lets invest in some young impact players!

He gave West 2 million, I guess he saw the value LOL😂!!

[rossihunter2]

9 minutes ago, The Negotiator said:

Dam you Flacco be a man take less like Brady so we can afford a team around you.

that's not how it works either - he has already been paid his signing bonus - we cant reduce that part of the cap hit... the only bit that is reducable is the 6mill base salary he has for this year which is ridiculous to ask him to not get paid that 6mill

[whobilly]

T Smith coming back is an AWFUL signing unless we got him for 2 million a year and can keep Mike Wallace who is our ONLY LEGIT NFL WR. Looks like we are heading down the road of 8-8 (at best)

[The Negotiator]

  14 minutes ago, The Negotiator said:

Dam you Flacco be a man take less like Brady so we can afford a team around you.

that's not how it works either - he has already been paid his signing bonus - we cant reduce that part of the cap hit... the only bit that is reducable is the 6mill base salary he has for this year which is ridiculous to ask him to not get paid that 6mill

His cap number is 21 million

[Crusader]

Nice to know were helping to rebuild other teams.

[The Negotiator]

  7 minutes ago, rossihunter2 said:

  17 minutes ago, The Negotiator said:

Dam you Flacco be a man take less like Brady so we can afford a team around you.

that's not how it works either - he has already been paid his signing bonus - we cant reduce that part of the cap hit... the only bit that is reducable is the 6mill base salary he has for this year which is ridiculous to ask him to not get paid that 6mill

His cap number is 21 million

Also his contact is ack loaded 2018 cap number 31 mill then 34 that's what goes against cap

[ellicottraven]

So terrible. How you get rid of Dumervil and keep Pitta is beyond me. Doom will prove to be a sure fire 10+ sacks guy in 2017 for another team and Pitta will continue to hamstring both our offense and will help in the continued regression of our very own Joe Flacco! Pitta needs to be gone ASAP so our offense can breathe new life and give Flacco 10 other options besides Pitta alone. It'll force Flacco to see the whole field eventually. With Pitta in, Flacco'e eyes will follow Pitta to the end of the earth.