Watson adjusts deal with Ravens

Former UGA star looking to return from torn Achilles.

Former Georgia tight end Benjamin Watson returned to practice for the Baltimore Ravens last week for the first time since suffering a torn Achilles last year.

Watson missed the entire 2016 season after suffering the injury during the preseason. He also restructured his contract, according to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. The new deal reportedly reduced Watson’s salary from $3 million to $1.25 million, with $750,000 guaranteed.

However, the contract has incentives that would allow Watson to earn as much as $3 million this season. The move could clear as much as $1.75 million in cap space for Baltimore while allowing Watson the opportunity to stay on the team.

Watson posted this on this Twitter account: “Long way to go but so good to be back on the field with everyone. Day by Day.”

The Ravens needed help at tight end after they released Dennis Pitta, who recently suffered a hip injury. Watson will offer another target in the passing game to go along with No. 1 receiver Mike Wallace and the recently acquired Jeremy Maclin.

Baltimore is also reportedly interested in Eric Decker, who was released by the New York Jets.

Watson signed with the Ravens in 2016 after three years with the New Orleans Saints. He played at Georgia from 2001-2003 before getting drafted in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.

Ryan out loud

The NFL’s Ryan brothers got into a bar scuffle in Nashville, apparently after another patron threw a drink at one of them.

Rex Ryan, true to form, immediately predicted Rob will win the world heavyweight title belt this year.

Bryant and Revis

Wide receiver Dez Bryant took to Twitter to attempt to recruit free agent cornerback Darrelle Revis to the Cowboys. The initial reaction is to question Bryant’s GM skills given that Revis’ most recent level of play has been widely derided and he was part of the roster purge of the lowly Jets.

But, really, Dallas is among the few teams that might make sense for Revis. They are a Super Bowl-quality team needing help in the secondary. Maybe Revis still can play. Perhaps a move to safety would extend his career. The Cowboys are the type of team that might want to find out with a modest contract and a training camp look.

Charity work?

At SportsPickle.com: “Report: Colin Kaepernick now so heavily involved in charity work that he’s close to signing with the Jets.”

Raiders stuff

The Raiders reportedly could end up giving quarterback Derek Carr a contract worth $25 million per season.

Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch had the league’s best-selling jersey in May.

Man, that franchise is really thriving there, isn’t it?