Ravens, LB Mosley continue contract negotiations

Linebacker C.J. Mosley is one of 10 unrestricted free agents for the Baltimore Ravens and could be in line for a very big contract, but coach John Harbaugh said Friday he hopes financial limitations don't get in the way of his return. "Yeah, you'd rather have C.J. back," Harbaugh at a team news conference. "There's always the give and take of course. There's limitations with the money. But C.J. wants to be back and we want him back, so I think that's a really good formula for a player coming back. I'm not even going to entertain the possibility that won't happen."

The Ravens selected Mosley, an Alabama product, with the No. 17 overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft. In five seasons, he has 597 tackles, nine interceptions, 8.5 sacks and five fumble recoveries. He is a four-time Pro Bowl selection.The Ravens and Mosley have been negotiating since at least the spring but haven't come to an agreement. The Ravens and his agent reportedly held recent contract discussions. The Ravens could choose to use the franchise tag on the 26-year-old Mosley, but that figure could be more than $15 million in 2019. Baltimore might not have that kind of salary cap flexibility.

He earned $8.7 million in the 2018 season. --Field Level Media