Ted Larsen

Pernell McPhee represents an example of the pitfalls teams encounter in free agency while also being evidence of how the Ravens' model for roster-building is envied around the league but difficult to replicate.

The outside linebacker makes his return to Baltimore on Sunday, three seasons after leaving for the Bears via free agency. His $38.75 million, five-year contract, which included $15.5 million guaranteed and a $2.5 million signing bonus, was the biggest signing of general manager Ryan Pace's first offseason.

McPhee's departure from the Ravens continued their annual offseason plan of drafting, developing and then replacing players coveted by other organizations,...

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