Report: Ravens signing Darby following Humphrey's injury
The Baltimore Ravens are signing veteran cornerback Ronald Darby to a one-year deal worth up to $3.2 million, reports NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
The move comes a day after Ravens' three-time Pro Bowl corner Marlon Humphrey underwent foot surgery that'll reportedly sideline him for the start of the regular season. Head coach John Harbaugh didn't provide a timeline for Humphrey's return but said Wednesday that his recovery won't be a "long-term deal."
Darby, one of the top free-agent cornerbacks still available in the market, played the last two seasons for the Denver Broncos. The 29-year-old battled injuries and appeared in just 16 games with Denver, including five last year.
The Ravens will be the fifth team of Darby's career. The former second-round pick began his NFL journey with the Buffalo Bills (2015-16) before spending time with the Philadelphia Eagles (2017-19), Washington Commanders (2020), and Broncos (2021-22).
The Florida State product, who's racked up 90 pass breakups and eight interceptions in 89 career appearances, had a career-high three picks in 2017. Darby also helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LII that season, playing every defensive snap in the big game against the New England Patriots.
Baltimore's cornerback depth chart also features Rock Ya-Sin, Arthur Maulet, and Jalyn Armour-Davis, among others. The trio has also been dealing with injuries, but Harbaugh recently said he expects all three corners to return soon.
The Ravens kick off their 2023 regular season on Sept. 10 against a Houston Texans team that boasts an unproven passing attack led by rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. Baltimore then visits the Joe Burrow-led Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2.