Ravens tender QB Tyler Huntley, release CB Tavon Young one week before start of free agency

Tyler Huntley was one of six exclusive rights free agents the Baltimore Ravens tendered Wednesday. The Ravens also released cornerback Tavon Young, a 2016 fourth-round pick who made 24 starts over his four active seasons in Baltimore. 

Along with Huntley, Baltimore tendered center Trystan Colon, long snapper Nick Moore, safety Geno Stone, linebacker Kristian Welch, and running back Ty’Son Williams. Based on each players’ length of NFL service, they will receive a one-year deal with the applicable league minimum salary ($705,000, $825,000 or $895,000), via The Baltimore Sun.

After barley playing during his rookie season, Huntley made four starts last season in relief of injured starter Lamar Jackson. He went 1-3 as Baltimore’s starting quarterback while completing 64.9% of his throws with three touchdowns and four interceptions. Huntley also ran for 294 yards and two touchdowns while averaging 6.3 yards per carry. 

Huntley completed at least 70% of his passes in three games last season. In his first-career start, Huntley went 26 of 36 for 219 yards that included a game-winning drive in Baltimore’s 16-13 win in Chicago. On the game’s…