The new agreement keeps Stanley in Baltimore where he has played his entire nine-year career, and prevents him from hitting the open market with the free agent negotiating window set to open on Monday at 12 p.m.
Stanley's future was one of the biggest question marks of the offseason and he played at a Pro Bowl level in 2024. He would've been one of the top free agents on the market and several teams were reportedly targeting Stanley[, including the defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs.](https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ronnie-stanley-free-agency-chiefs-nfl-draft-tj-tampa)
However, General Manager Eric DeCosta said he was [optimistic about re-signing Stanley](https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ronnie-stanley-eric-decosta-resigning-free-agency-ravens-2025) at the NFL Scouting Combine and the agreement came to fruition.
With Stanley in the fold, Roger Rosengarten can remain at right tackle after a strong rookie season, and Pro Bowl center Tyler Lindebaum returns to anchor the middle. Last year's starting left guard Patrick Mekari is a pending free agent, but Stanley's return gives the Ravens one less position to address on the offensive line heading into next month's draft.