Hakeem Adeniji retires one week after signing with Ravens
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BALTIMORE — Hakeem Adeniji’s time with the Baltimore Ravens lasted slightly more than one week. The Ravens placed the veteran offensive lineman on the reserve-retired list Sunday, according to the NFL transaction wire. Adeniji signed with Baltimore on July 25 after participating in a workout one day earlier.
Baltimore added Adeniji to strengthen an offensive line undergoing significant changes. His ability to play guard and tackle gave the Ravens an experienced option behind a group featuring Ronnie Stanley, Roger Rosengarten, John Simpson, Vega Ioane and Ethan Pocic. A sixth-round selection by Cincinnati in the 2020 NFL draft, Adeniji appeared in 58 games with 16 starts during stops with the Bengals, Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys. He started at both tackle positions and right guard during his three seasons with Cincinnati.
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Adeniji signed with Cleveland in 2024 but missed the season after suffering a knee injury. He returned with Dallas last year, appearing in 12 games and making one start while logging 77 offensive snaps. The Ravens signed Adeniji to a one-year, $1.215 million contract, according to Spotrac. His placement on the reserve-retired list removes him from the active roster while allowing Baltimore to retain his contractual rights if he eventually seeks reinstatement.
His departure reopens a roster spot and removes one of the most experienced candidates from the reserve offensive line competition. Carson Vinson, Gerad Lichtenhan and rookie Diego Pounds are among the tackles competing behind Stanley and Rosengarten. Danny Pinter, Jovaughn Gwyn, Corey Bullock and Nick Dawkins are fighting for opportunities along the interior.
Baltimore had not immediately announced a corresponding move. General manager Eric DeCosta could add another veteran blocker or use the opening to address a different position. Adeniji was expected to provide valuable flexibility during the preseason. His sudden retirement leaves the Ravens searching for another answer before their first exhibition game.
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