Justin Forsett signed a one-year, $730,000 deal with the Baltimore Ravens last year. That came about a month after free agency started. It was the veteran minimum salary.
How one fantastic year can change things.
Forsett cashed in at age 29 after his breakout season. The Ravens gave him a three-year deal worth $9 million, according to ESPN. That's not a huge deal compared to some of the other top running backs from last year, but it's not too bad considering Forsett was waiting to hook on with anyone a year ago.
Forsett, who got his chance after Ray Rice was cut, had one of those incredible out-of-nowhere seasons for a guy who apparently just needed a chance and the right system. He had 1,266 yards, more than doubling his previous career high from his previous six seasons, and eight touchdowns. He had a total of eight career rushing touchdowns before last year. Forsett was named to the Pro Bowl.
The Ravens decided that Forsett, who was with four teams in the previous four seasons, was worth the investment. Surely the Dallas Cowboys, who just lost DeMarco Murray and run a zone scheme as the Ravens did last year, would have given Forsett a look. But Forsett obviously felt comfortable in Baltimore and the Ravens valued him.
A year ago, we'd have never figured that Forsett would be cashing in with such a nice deal.
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