Ravens Meet With Jared Gaither to Discuss Future in Baltimore

According to the National Football Post, the Baltimore Ravens met with Jared Gaither yesterday (Wednesday Feb. 2) to discuss his health and future in Baltimore. No deal was offered but there are future plans to continue talking with the potential free agent. 


Due to a thoracic disc injury in his upper back, Gaither missed the entire 2010 season. 


General manager Ozzie Newsome and coach John Harbaugh expressed his interest in retaining the 6-foot-9, 330-pound lineman. 


"I would probably have to defer to Ozzie on what it will take to bring Jared back as far as a price tag and all that, but I would like to coach Jared Gaither," Harbaugh said. "Obviously, he's a very talented guy. There's so many factors that would determine whether that can happen or not, I'm not even sure what they all are. He's definitely got the ability."


"Right now, based on the 2010 rules, we can tender Gaither," Newsome said. "He could still be the property of the Baltimore Ravens and John and I want to keep as many good players as we can keep."


The feeling seems to be mutual according to Gaither himself who, according to the Post said:


"This is where I started my career, and I would love to start and end my career in the same place," Gaither said late in the season. "With that being said, I love this organization. I love the camaraderie of the team. This is my place. Hopefully, I can come back."