Ravens match Browns’ offer sheet for Taylor

By Alex Guzman  |   Monday, March 21, 2005  |  Comments( 0 )

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The Baltimore Ravens matched the 1 year, $3 million offer sheet Chester Taylor signed with the Cleveland Browns. The Ravens had until 3/23/05 to match the offer for the free agent running back.

The deal includes a $2 million base salary, a $1 million signing bonus and a pair of $100,000 incentive clauses. "This shows the continued commitment of Steve Bisciotti to win and the flexibility of our cap that we can retain a player like Chester," said Ravens' general manager Ozzie Newsome.

If the Ravens hadn't opted matched the offer, they would have received the Browns' sixth round draft pick as compensation. However, Taylor's contract will count approximately $3 million against the Ravens' 2005 salary cap and will be an unrestricted free agent in 2006.

The 5'11", 213 lbs. RB recorded 714 yards and 2 touchdowns on 160 carries in 2004. He also caught 30 passes for 184 yards. The former Toledo Rocket enters his fourth NFL season.
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