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**Ravens Bolster Roster with Familiar Face: Brent Urban Returns for Fourth Stint**
**Baltimore, MD -** The Baltimore Ravens continue to refine their roster during training camp, highlighted by the re-signing of veteran defensive end Brent Urban. This marks the fourth time the 34-year-old Urban has returned to Baltimore, where his NFL career began as a fourth-round pick in 2014.
Urban, a towering 6-foot-7 presence known for his run-stopping prowess, played in 13 games last season, recording 20 tackles and contributing to the Ravens’ top-ranked run defense. He will now fill the need of a big-bodied run stopper after the retirement of Michael Pierce. He joins a defensive line that includes returning players Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, and Broderick Washington, as well as new additions John Jenkins and rookie Aeneas Peebles. Urban will compete for a role in the team’s defense.
The Ravens have been busy, reaching agreements with two-time All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander, and veteran running back Derrick Henry. The team has also secured their 2025 first-round pick. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman has signed a contract extension after a career-best season.
Baltimore also added undrafted rookie kicker John Hoyland for competition, signed an All-American linebacker from Iowa, two big-bodied defensive tackles, and the younger brother of a 2022 first-round pick.
General Manager Eric DeCosta released a statement on the release of kicker Justin Tucker.
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