“We love Zay. Zay is a phenomenal football player and his energy is contagious. I expect him to have a great year.”
Making a deal now would put the Ravens in front of things. The club in April exercised the fifth-year option on the 2023 first baseman – worth $27.298 million in 2027 – and kept him under contract for the next two seasons. With WR contracts continuing to accelerate, the teams that cut their guys early could save a significant amount of money in the long run.
Bloom is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns. The two-time Pro Bowler racked up 1,211 yards on 86 catches last season, both career highs, with five touchdowns.