NFL franchise Baltimore Ravens recruited their offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva just a season before his eventual retirement. The move comes following an up and down season with the Ravens and them placing him on their reserve/retirement list. It also helps in saving $6 million in salary-cap space. Being one of the toughest and most durable players in his stints with the Steelers and later Ravens, he was an ever-present player in both rosters.
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A player who did mold his role according to the team’s needs, he is a well-respected figure within the league.
He provided a great presence during his six-season stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise as a great pass blocker while protecting QB Ben Roethlisberger. But his constant shuffling across the Ravens defensive line was the cause of instability with the franchise last season.
Alejandro Villanueva: A diamond in the rough
He served his time as a lieutenant after his college years in the US Army. Further, Villanueva received a Bronze Star Medal for displaying courage and rescuing wounded soldiers under heavy enemy fire.
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Villanueva also was a city-first individual and only offers positive things to his community through charity. Despite being a reluctant speaker about his time in the Army, his charitable efforts for supporting military families in Pittsburgh did receive recognition.
It was his tours in the military that also prepared him for brutality from the opposing teams.
Two-time Pro Bowler Alejandro Villanueva announces his retirement after seven seasons. pic.twitter.com/aiaUdzY7Cv
— NFL (@NFL) March 9, 2022
With his never-say-die attitude, even when things were rough with the Ravens, he continued to fight for his squad riddled with injuries. But his departure will be something that Ravens GM Eric DeCosta will be looking to fill during free agency.
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