The Ravens have become all too familiar with watching their homegrown defensive talent walk out the door.
In recent years, linebacker Paul Kruger (Cleveland Browns), defensive end Arthur Jones (Indianapolis Colts) and linebacker Pernell McPhee (Chicago Bears) have all left for bigger paydays elsewhere.
This year, nose tackle Brandon Williams is a pending unrestricted free agent. But it’s clear the Ravens view Williams as a special talent, and they’re not going to let him go easily.
“We have to try to retain him,” Assistant General Manager Eric DeCosta said at the Senior Bowl, which is where Williams impressed the Ravens ahead of the 2013 draft.