Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Stanley and OL: At the NFL scouting combine, one rival NFL executive said some of the buzz going around was that the Patriots would aggressively pursue veteran Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley should he make it to unrestricted free agency.

The 2024 cap was $255.4 million, but ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that it will rise about $23.8 million to $279.2 million. Baltimore will enter the 2025 NFL free agency with urgent decisions on Ronnie Stanley,

Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta is hopeful he won't have to worry about replacing Ronnie Stanley in 2025. Stanley is headed for free agency after playing out the final year of his contract, but DeCosta said on Tuesday that he thinks the team will be come to agreement on a new deal with their longtime left tackle after speaking with Stanley's agent Kim Miale.

Ronnie Stanley picked a good time to finally be healthy. Stanley, 30, had missed 36 games over the previous five years while with the Baltimore Ravens. Then, on a prove-it deal of one year and $7 million,

The Patriots are known to be targeting additions to the offensive and defensive lines this offseason, and new head coach

Pro Football Focus predicts Baltimore Ravens' starting left tackle Ronnie Stanley will sign with the New England Patriots in free agency.

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Baltimore Ravens starting offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley is set to be a free agent. Can the two sides come to an agreement on an extension before the start of the league year?