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Baltimore Ravens re-sign tight end Dennis Pitta to five-year contract

Deal is worth close to $32.5 million.

By Evan Bleier
Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta grabs a 1-yard touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans. (File/UPI/Kevin Dietsch)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta grabs a 1-yard touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans. (File/UPI/Kevin Dietsch) | License Photo

BALTIMORE, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- After the two sides were reportedly far apart last week during negotiations, the Baltimore Ravens and Dennis Pitta have agreed to a five-year, $32.5 million contract worth about $6.5 million annually.

The deal puts the tight end in the top ten at his position in terms of compensation.

Pitta caught 61 passes for 669 yards and seven touchdowns in 2012 but missed the majority of 2013 after suffering a hip injury in July. He came back in December and totaled 169 yards and a touchdown in four games.

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The Ravens will now attempt to re-sign free agent tackle Eugene Monroe who was acquired in a midseason trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

[CBS Sports]

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