Chris Canty: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation Surrounding Free-Agent DE

Days after being released by the Baltimore Ravens, free-agent defensive end Chris Canty is reportedly returning to the team.

Continue for updates.

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Canty Reportedly Returning to Ravens

Wednesday, March 18

Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News is reporting that Canty is returning to Baltimore on a one year deal with a team option.

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Canty to Reportedly Visit Seahawks

Monday, March 16

Canty will be taking a trip to Seattle on Thursday, but that doesn't mean the Ravens are out of the mix, per Wilson.

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Canty Meets With Jets

Saturday, March 7

ESPN's Rich Cimini reported that Canty's visit with the Jets didn't result in a contract, but the two sides will continue to talk.

Canty was set to enter the final season of a three-year contract he signed in 2013 with Baltimore, but the Ravens announced on February 27 that they were releasing the 32-year-old as part of their effort to create salary-cap space.

The veteran defensive lineman told ESPN's Josina Anderson that he would be looking to find a spot capable of competing for a championship:

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Like I said, there are some opportunities that I would consider with some of the teams that are considered Baltimore's rivals. It's not necessarily a motivating factor. It's just an opportunity to compete for a championship, and Baltimore has also been one of the those organizations that has been able to consistently do that.

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Even though the Jets may not immediately jump out as playoff contenders, Canty is familiar with the New York area. He played for the Giants from 2009-12, posting a career-high four sacks in 2011 and helping lead the team to a Super Bowl.

At 32, Canty may not be a full-time starter anymore. He's also battled injuries recently, missing at least three games in each of the last three years.

As a rotational defensive lineman used in specific situations, however, he can still be a valuable asset.