Ravens pass rusher Matt Judon was a hidden gem selected in the fifth round but hopes to cash-in on a long-term deal after signing a franchise tag to remain in Baltimore for 2020. 

Matthew Judon played a key role for the Ravens defense in 2019, and now he's officially going to run it back next season after signing his franchise tag, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Who are the most underappreciated players in the NFL? Cynthia Frelund, our resident analytics guru, crunched the numbers to unearth overlooked individuals with the highest contribution metrics. Here is one slept-on standout for each AFC team.

Judy Battista, Jeffri Chadiha, Michael Silver and Jim Trotter re-run the 2016 NFL Draft -- and Carson Wentz and Ezekiel Elliott are among the many players to come off the board at new spots.

With the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner, Charley Casserly digs into the men who'll be making the selections. What does each general manager's track record look like? Here are the best picks, value picks and tendencies for everyone.

Baltimore won the AFC North by a whopping six games in 2019. So, what is the state of the division as we hurtle toward the 2020 NFL Draft? Nick Shook says the Ravens are richer, but the Browns, Steelers and Bengals are all looking up.

With the first wave of NFL free agency in the books, Dan Parr identifies the top five draft needs for all 32 teams. Should the Patriots pick a QB? What areas must the Buccaneers address to improve Tom Brady's supporting cast?

How has player movement across the NFL impacted the league hierarchy? Dan Hanzus updates his Power Rankings following a wild stretch of free-agent signings and trades.

Free agency frenzy is a hectic period on the NFL calendar that has a language all its own. Fortunately, Anthony Holzman-Escareno is here for you with a glossary explaining all the terms you need to know.

On a wild day of player movement in the NFL, one trade stood out as the most puzzling deal of all. Gregg Rosenthal identifies Monday's biggest winners and losers.

The grand reshuffling that is NFL free agency is upon us. So ... who's going where? Here is a constantly updated, team-by-team rundown of all the key additions and trades in this frenzied period.

How much loot will CB Byron Jones and TE Austin Hooper command on the open market? Ahead of free agency, Tom Pelissero talks to NFL executives and others around the league about non-quarterbacks who are in line for big paydays.

How will the Chargers fill the void left by Philip Rivers? Will the Titans retain or move on from league rushing champ Derrick Henry? Adam Maya identifies the three biggest free agency needs for each AFC team.

Don "Wink" Martindale might be a head coach soon. He can boast of being the league's highest-paid DC in the interim after signing a three-year extension with the Ravens, Ian Rapoport reports.

As we approach the combine, Chad Reuter takes a second stab at projecting the 2020 NFL Draft's first three rounds. And this time, trades really shake things up.

Could Jadeveon Clowney end up with the Giants? How about Amari Cooper taking his talents across the division to the Redskins? Nick Shook matches one free agent with each NFC team.

Devin Singletary proved to be a bona fide draft steal for the Bills, while a Patriots rookie crop headed by N'Keal Harry failed to provide much impact. Gennaro Filice grades each AFC East team's 2019 rookies.

With Super Bowl LIV in the books, Chad Reuter unveils his initial projection for the 2020 NFL Draft's first three rounds. His forecast calls for seven teams to pick QBs before the end of Round 3, including the Panthers and Steelers.

With the NFL's 100th season in the books, we now have a complete picture of the order for Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft. Have a look at which pick your team holds, as well as needs for all 32 squads.

Matt Judon is headed toward free agency, and a year after he watched his former fellow Ravens leave for bigger paydays elsewhere, he might soon experience a similar reality.

The Ravens want Matthew Judon back in their front seven. But how much, and how hard will it be in retain him? According to John Harbaugh, "Very much and pretty hard."

Gregg Rosenthal takes a moment to appreciate the Tennessee Titans' stunning run before previewing the conference title games and offseason for the four teams eliminated in the Divisional Round.

The order for the top 20 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft is set. Have a look at how the board shakes out after the Cincinnati Bengals, who will select first overall next April in Las Vegas.

Which pick in the 2020 NFL Draft does your team hold, and what are the top needs for all 32 clubs? Have a look at where things stand for every squad coming out of Week 15.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report the latest on Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matt Judon signing his franchise tender.

See Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matt Judon's best highlight plays from the 2019 NFL season.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon makes the strip-sack on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges.

Watch the highlights from the Week 16 matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns.

Watch the highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills.

Watch every sack made by the Baltimore Ravens defense in their Week 14 matchup versus the Buffalo Bills.

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Matthew Judon and defensive tackle Michael Pierce sack Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon strip sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen with the fumble being recovered by defensive end Jihad Ward.

Watch the Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Rams highlights from Week 12 of the 2019 season.

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Matt Judon jars ball loose from Jared Goff.

See the best plays from the Baltimore Ravens defense in a Week 11 win against the Houston Texans.

Baltimore Ravens linebackers Matthew Judon and Jaylon Ferguson strip-sack Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Watch the highlights from the Week 6 matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Watch the highlights of the Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins during Week 1.

Watch Aniyah Judon, daughter of Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon, work out as she trains for the 40-yard dash at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is stuffed in the backfield by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matt Judon.

NFL Network's Kyle Brandt gives out his award for best old-school celebration of 2018 to Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matt Judon.

Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Matt Judon wraps up Patrick Mahomes for sack.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses who they think made an impact in Week 12.

Watch the Baltimore Ravens postgame press conference as hear from head coach John Harbaugh, rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson and outside linebacker Matt Judon.

Watch the Baltimore Ravens set a franchise record in sacks in their Week 6 win against the Tennessee Titans.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matt Judon goes face-to-face with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on the sideline after Allen got pushed out of bounds.