If the Baltimore Ravens let Pro Bowl offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley on the open market, the New England Patriots will reportedly be first in line to sign him.

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said that he is meeting with Ronnie Stanley’s agent at this week’s NFL scouting combine and that he is “optimistic” that Baltimore can re-sign the team’s top pending free agent to a contract extension.

The tackle market has become quite expensive over the past few years in the NFL, and heading into free agency, Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley appears to be the top option that could become available.

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?