Board is in line to sign with the Giants on a two-year contract worth up to $6 million when the new league year begins Wednesday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
Board was limited to special teams work in the first half of the 2024 regular season. He saw an increased role in the Ravens' linebacker rotation over the last six games of the regular season, and over that span he registered 22 tackles (12 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense. Board should have a similar role in the Giants' linebacker corps in 2025 behind Micah McFadden (ankle) and Bobby Okereke (back).
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Ravens' Chris Board: Earns rotational defensive role
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Board finished the 2024 regular season with 30 tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense across 17 games.
Board signed a one-year, $1.29 million contract with the Ravens in March of 2024 after playing for the Patriots in 2023. Board was mostly limited to special-teams work through the first 11 games of the regular season, but he earned a spot in Baltimore's inside-linebacker rotation while Malik Harrison jumped into the starting spot beside Roquan Smith. Board enters the offseason as a free agent and should garner interest from teams looking to add a veteran inside linebacker who can contribute positively to special teams.
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Ravens' Chris Board: Collects seven tackles Sunday
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Board recorded seven tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 24-19 loss versus the Eagles.
Board played more defensive snaps (29) than teammate Trenton Simpson (21) for the second straight game in Week 13, and he came away with his best tackle total of the season. Right now, he appears to be Baltimore's preferred option to rotate in at inside linebacker after Roquan Smith and Malik Harrison.
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Ravens' Chris Board: Returns to practice
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Board (concussion) practiced Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Board exited Baltimore's preseason opener against the Eagles due to a concussion and was unable to return for the team's second exhibition game Saturday versus Atlanta. However, his return to practice suggests he's cleared protocol. Board is slated to serve as a backup linebacker and special-teams stalwart during the 2024 campaign.
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Ravens' Chris Board: Will not return
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Board will not return to Friday's preseason game against the Eagles after being tested for a concussion.
It remains unclear whether Board actually sustained a concussion or if Baltimore is just exercising caution during an exhibition game. The journeyman is competing for a depth linebacker role in Baltimore.
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Chris Board: Gets cut loose
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Board was released by the Patriots on Thursday.
Board joined New England on a two-year contract last offseason, but he'll now make his exit from the team a year early. The 28-year-old was strictly a special-teams contributor last season, recording 10 combined tackles in 17 games.
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Lions' Chris Board: Inks in Detroit
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Board signed a one-year contract with the Lions on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Board appeared in 16 games in three of the last four seasons with Baltimore, and he also logged a 15-contest slate back in 2019. The special-teams ace, who has also proven capable of contributing on defense in a situational capacity, now brings his talents to Detroit.
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Ravens' Chris Board: Off COVID-19 list
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Board was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Clifton Brown of the Ravens' official site reports.
Board tested positive for the virus and was sidelined for the team's Week 16 loss to the Bengals. However, he is expected to return to his usual backup linebacker role during the team's Week 17 showdown with the Rams.
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Ravens' Chris Board: Lands on reserve/COVID list
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The Ravens placed Board on their reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Board reportedly tested positive for the virus, but if vaccinated, he will only need to record two negative tests, 24 hours apart to be able to suit up for Week 16. Malik Harrison may see an increased depth role for the Ravens defense if Board isn't available to play against the Bengals on Sunday.
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Ravens' Chris Board: Re-ups with Ravens
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Board re-signed with the Ravens on a one-year, $2.683 million contract Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Board's deal includes over $1.6 million in guaranteed money, and if he hits his incentives, the linebacker will earn more than he would have if the Ravens tendered him. He had 30 tackles and 2.5 sacks last season and is expected to play a similar role in the coming campaign.
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Ravens' Chris Board: Returns to practice
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Board (concussion) returned to practice Saturday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Board had been subject to the the league's concussion protocol for over a week after leaving the Ravens' preseason tilt against Green Bay early with a head injury, but he's been cleared to practice at this point. Board will continue to compete for a starting spot at inside linebacker ahead of Baltimore's preseason finale against the Redskins on Aug. 29.
