While the headline news out of Baltimore yesterday for Pittsburgh Steelers fans was the fact that former Steelers Pro Bowl left tackle Alejandro Villanueva announced his retirement, the more significant news for the Ravens was the fact that they released veteran slot cornerback Tavon Young.
A former fourth-round draft pick out of Temple, Young carved out a career with scrappy play in the middle of the field that fit the Ravens’ bill—and perhaps would fit the Steelers’, as well. Were it not for severe injuries derailing his career, I’m sure he wouldn’t be going anywhere.
Young missed the entirety of his second season in 2017 after tearing his ACL.