OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens accomplished what many once presumed was unthinkable: They held onto nose tackle Brandon Williams by reaching an agreement in principle Thursday night.
After losing so many rising young players -- Kelechi Osemele, Pernell McPhee, Rick Wagner, Kyle Juszczyk -- in recent years, the Ravens made a push this past week to retain Williams. A third-round pick in 2013 from Division II Missouri Southern State, Williams became one of the top players in free agency.