The Baltimore Ravens brought in veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins during the 2021 offseason for his impact both on and off of the field. While he was able to be a positive influence in the locker room, his on-field performance was inconsistent and tapered off as the year progressed.
Baltimore entered free agency with a rather big need at wideout, and were rumored to be going after players such as JuJu Smith-Schuster and T.Y. Hilton. However, after both players reportedly turned the team down, they pivoted to Watkins, who they ended up giving a one-year deal worth $6 million.
Watkins ended the 2021 season with 27 catches for 394 yards and one touchdown. He was a big part of a few iconic moments for the team, including a 4th-and-19 conversion against the Detroit Lions in Week 3 and catching what would have been the game-winning touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13 if the team had been successful on their two-point conversion attempt.
