Matt Elam

Ravens not expected to pick up Matt Elam's fifth-year option

Baltimore Ravens strong safety Matt Elam is not expected to have his fifth-year team option exercised for 2017.

What It Means:

Not only would it be a "surprise" if they did, ESPN Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley calls Elam the "biggest first-round bust" in team history. Elam hasn't shown an ability to cover or tackle and missed all of 2015 with a torn biceps.

Baltimore's 0.13 Adjusted Defensive Passing Net Expected Points per play ranked 17th in the league last year.