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Free agency opened Monday and it's been a busy start.

Teams are permitted to negotiate deals with free agents, but they cannot be signed until Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.

Here's the latest news:

Monday

Reserve Offensive Tackle Is Off to Seattle

The Ravens will still be in the offensive tackle market even after re-signing Ronnie Stanley, as reserve Josh Jones is expected to sign with the Seattle Seahawks on a one-year deal,per NFL Networks Ian Rapoport.

Jones played in 16 games in his first year in Baltimore. He didn't make any starts and saw 46 total offensive snaps, as the Ravens' tackles remained healthy throughout the year.

Though Baltimore has its starters returning in Stanley and rising second-year player Roger Rosengarten, the Ravens will need to fill out their offensive tackle depth with Patrick Mekari also set to depart for Jacksonville.

Another Ravens Inside Linebacker Departing

Chris Board is headed to the New York Giants on a two-year deal, according toNFL Networks Tom Pelissero, marking the second inside linebacker slated to depart Baltimore this offseason. Malik Harrison is set to go to Pittsburgh.

Board played in all 17 games last season and took on a bigger defensive role down the stretch, finishing with 30 tackles, one sack, and 15% of the defensive snaps. He was also one of Baltimore's top special teams players.

Board got his NFL start in Baltimore as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He spent his first four seasons as a Raven before going to Detroit, then New England, then back to Baltimore. Now he'll be back in blue with the Giants and the Ravens will be looking for inside linebacker depth to pair with Roquan Smith and Trenton Simpson.

Malik Harrison to Join Steelers

Malik Harrison has agreed to a two-year, $10 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

The veteran linebacker thrived late in the 2024 season for the Ravens when his playing time increased. Starting in place of injured Roquan Smith in Week 12, Harrison had a career-high 13 tackles in a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. He had seven tackles during the playoff loss at Buffalo and finished the season with a career-high 54 tackles.

A third-round draft pick in 2020, Harrison has spent his entire five-year career with the Ravens. He has been a consistent contributor on special teams and a physical member of Baltimore's linebacker rotation playing both outside and inside.

Harrison will join his former teammate Patrick Queen in Pittsburgh as the latest player to switch sides in the Ravens-Steelers rivalry.

Brandon Stephens Gets Strong Deal From Jets

Brandon Stephens has agreed to a three-year, $36 million deal with the New York Jets, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

A third-round pick of the Ravens' in 2021, Stephens was a full-time starting cornerback the past two seasons in Baltimore. Though he was one of the NFL's highest-targeted cornerbacks, Stephens was often sticky in coverage and a strong tackler. According to Pro Football Focus, Stephens allowed 65 receptions for 806 yards last season, which ranked as the fifth and second-most in the league, respectively.

Baltimore has Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins as next year's projected starters. After drafting Wiggins in the first round last year, the Ravens will likely be in the cornerback market again in this year's draft. The Jets have reportedly lost cornerback D.J. Reed to the Detroit Lions in free agency.

Patrick Mekari Headed to Jacksonville

Versatile offensive lineman Patrick Mekari is headed to Jacksonville on a reported three-year, $37 million deal, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Undrafted in 2019, Mekari has spent the past six seasons in Baltimore. He played in 88 games and started 53, including at every spot along the offensive line. Mekari started all 17 games last season.

Mekari, 27, was a valuable and gritty blocker in Baltimore, and the Ravens will now be looking for his replacement at left guard. Andrew Vorhees, who won the left guard job out of training camp last season, is a top candidate.