Baltimore Ravens decline to pick up Chris Canty's option

Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY SportsWith the start of free agency rapidly approaching, the Baltimore Ravens have began releasing players who are not in their plans for 2016. It began with a stalwart at inside linebacker, Daryl Smith. Now the Ravens have moved on, declining the option in the contract of veteran defensive end Chris Canty:

Ravens have informed DE Chris Canty that they will not be picking up his 2016 option, according to industry source.

— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiecsun) March 3, 2016 Although it is the contract is structured in a way that calls this declining his option, for all intents and purposes this is the Ravens releasing Canty. The 11 year veteran out of Virginia was a solid…