Overview
- The agreement carries a base value of about $7.63 million with a maximum of over $8.5 million, setting the market at fullback, according to multiple reports.
- Baltimore did not prioritize re-signing Ricard, a decision tied by The Athletic’s reporting to new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle’s scheme that de-emphasizes a traditional fullback.
- New York plans to deploy Ricard primarily as a lead blocker to bolster the ground game, a role expected to benefit backs such as Cam Skattebo.
- Ricard becomes the latest former Raven to join the Giants under Harbaugh, following tight end Isaiah Likely, punter Jordan Stout and safety Ar’Darius Washington.
- A six-time Pro Bowler and multi-time All-Pro who began as a rare two-way player, Ricard’s presence has correlated with stronger Ravens rushing outputs when active.