OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — There was a time when the Baltimore Ravens were known for a ferocious defense led by the team’s most prominent player, future Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis.
These days, the face of the Ravens is quarterback Lamar Jackson, the reigning NFL MVP and catalyst of a record-setting offense.
Which explains why star linebacker Matthew Judon scoffed at the notion that wearing the franchise tag makes him Baltimore’s most notable player.
“Let’s not get this wrong. We all know who’s the guy here. That’s No. 8,” Judon said. “I got franchise tagged (but) I’m not the franchise guy.