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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Baltimore Ravens posted their first injury report for their Week 10 matchup with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday. Here is a full list: No, that’s not a typo. The Ravens did not have a single player listed on their initial injury report this week, meaning all 53 players on the active roster are healthy. […]]]></summary>
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No, that’s not a typo. The Ravens did not have a single player listed on their initial injury report this week, meaning all 53 players on the active roster are healthy. Obviously, that does not count Ravens on injured lists like Nnamdi Madubuike, Tavius Robinson, Broderick Washington, Adisa Isaac, and Ar’Darius Washington.
This week’s injury report is night and day from the long lists that were posted before the Ravens’ Week 8 bye. Players like Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey, and of course, Lamar Jackson, have all returned to the field in the last two weeks. 
Notably, Ronnie Stanley was not on the injury report for the first time in weeks. He was dealing with an ankle injury that clearly hindered him on the field, but he seems to be back to full strength (or close to it).
The Vikings, however, are dealing with a handful of injuries. Rnning back Aaron Jones, safety Theo Jackson, cornerback Jeff Okudah, and ex-Ravens tight end Josh Oliver all missed Wednesday’s practice.
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Week 10 odds: Ravens expected to beat Vikings on road]]></title>
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<updated>2025-11-05T14:44:37-05:00</updated>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Coming off two straight wins, including a dominant performance in Miami, the Baltimore Ravens (3-5) are 4.5-point favorites for their upcoming matchup with the Minnesota Vikings (4-4). The Ravens are road favorites for a second week in a row, though the Vikings are obviously seen as a tougher test than the Dolphins. However, the return […]]]></summary>
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Coming off two straight wins, including a dominant performance in Miami, the Baltimore Ravens (3-5) are 4.5-point favorites for their upcoming matchup with the Minnesota Vikings (4-4).
The Ravens are road favorites for a second week in a row, though the Vikings are obviously seen as a tougher test than the Dolphins. However, the return of Lamar Jackson and a resurgence from the defense have re-raised expectations in Baltimore and in Las Vegas. 
Jackson has only played the Vikings once in his career, way back in 2021 when both teams were very different. That was the season before general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell arrived in Minnesota and completely remade the team, and obviously, the Ravens have shuffled their roster and coaching staff quite a bit since then, too.
The Vikings are coming off an impressive 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions in J.J. McCarthy’s first game back from injury. Their defense sacked Jared Goff five times and their ground game racked up 142 rushing yards on 29 carries (4.9 yards per carry). Those could both be issues for the Ravens on Sunday, but there’s no denying how different this team looks with Jackson back on the field. 
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[How Ravens’ trade for Alohi Gilman turned Baltimore’s defense around]]></title>
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<updated>2025-11-05T16:45:36-05:00</updated>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar will write about the game’s Secret Superstars — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons. In this installment, we focus on Ravens defensive back Alohi Gilman, whose arrival in Baltimore set the pace for a radical defensive improvement. Most NFL trades don’t work out for […]]]></summary>
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Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1079371/justin-fields-quentin-johnston-harold-landry-and-jacory-croskey-merritt-are-the-nfls-week-1-secret-superstars" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">will write about the game’s Secret Superstars</a> — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons. In this installment, we focus on Ravens defensive back Alohi Gilman, whose arrival in Baltimore set the pace for a radical defensive improvement.
Most NFL trades don’t work out for both teams, but there are exceptions. Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff and the draft picks that helped the Detroit Lions build their current roster, while the Los Angeles Rams won their second Super Bowl with Stafford, who’s still playing at an MVP level at age 37. The Minnesota Vikings trading receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills for draft picks, including the one that became Justin Jefferson. The Kansas City Chiefs sending Jared Allen to the Minnesota Vikings for draft picks that became running back Jamaal Charles and offensive tackle Branden Albert, among others.
The majority of trades don’t show win-win results right away, but there’s one that has done just that. On October 7, the Harbaugh Brothers executed a deal that sent Baltimore Ravens edge-rusher Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers for defensive back Alohi Gilman. So far, both players are excelling in their new environments in unexpected ways. Oweh has four sacks and 12 total pressures in four games with the Chargers, as opposed to no sacks and 12 pressures in five games with the Ravens, but as this is a Ravens site, let’s focus on the guy that John’s team got in the deal, as opposed to Jim’s new favorite pass-rusher.
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Through Week 6, the 2025 Ravens’ defense was one of the NFL’s worst, and given all the injuries, it didn’t look as if any relief was on the horizon. That Ravens defense allowed an opponent passer rating of 108.6, fifth-worst in the NFL, and allowed 14 touchdowns to just one interception. Those Ravens allowed an NFL-worst 32.3 points per game, and the EPA per play allowed overall was… not great — +0.145, third-worst in the league.
Gilman did play in Week 6 for the Ravens, who suffered a frustrating 17-3 loss to a Rams team that thought it perfectly acceptable to debut <a href="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/sean-mcvay-puka-nacua-13-personnel-all-22-analysis">Sean McVay’s new fascination with 13 personnel to great effect</a>. 
Basically, the Ravens’ defense scared nobody. But since Week 6 and the bye that followed, things have gotten a lot better. Over their last two games — wins over the Chicago Bears and the Miami Dolphins — these new Ravens have allowed 11 points per game, second-best in the NFL, and their EPA per play allowed of  -0.086 is the NFL’s 10th-best. 
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How Gilman has affected the defense in a positive sense is as much about what he allows Kyle Hamilton to do as whatever Gilman does on the field. Last season, the Ravens saved their defense in the second half of the season by switching Hamilton from his usual do-it-all thing to more of a deep safety. This season, it’s been the exact opposite. With Gilman and Malaki Starks patrolling the deep third, Hamilton has been far more of a box player. Hamilton has lined up in the box more than 50% of the time over the last three games, and that’s the first time he’s done so that much in his career.
It also helps that Gilman and Hamilton played together at Notre Dame for a time.
“It’s like riding a bike,” Gilman said of his partnership with Hamilton, following Baltimore’s 28-6 win over the Miami Dolphins last Thursday night. “It’s like two homeboys playing pickup at the YMCA, so me and ‘K-Ham’ just picked up where we left off. We, obviously, connect on a different level, because we have some experiences together. We have similar personalities. I don’t know if it’s the Notre Dame in us, but that connection is easy, and I’m just happy to be around him. He’s one of the best, if not the best guy in the league, and to be around him, to make plays with him, I’m just having a blast doing it.”
It’s been a blast for everyone in Baltimore, and the trade for ex-Tennessee Titans pass-rusher Dre’Mont Jones could lessen the sting of the Oweh loss. 
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Maybe it’s time to start believing in this Ravens defense once again.
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Ravens Reacts Survey Week 10]]></title>
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<updated>2025-11-05T14:46:27-05:00</updated>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Ravens are coming off two straight wins, but a somewhat quiet trade deadline relative to […]]]></summary>
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. <a href="https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EFIUQ7/">Sign up here</a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
The Ravens are coming off two straight wins, but a somewhat quiet trade deadline relative to fans’ hopes. Baltimore traded away cornerback Jaire Alexander in a Day 3 pick swap and acquired edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones from the Titans for a conditional fifth-round pick. Neither of those moves will move the needle one way or the other, but they can still impact the team’s future.
So, did the Ravens do enough at the trade deadline to inspire confidence in their performance for the rest of the year? Or did the team’s inability to land a star player tell you that they may not get as far as they hope? Let us know in the survey below, and add your thoughts in the comments section!
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[The Ravens should make at least one more move before today’s trade deadline]]></title>
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<updated>2025-11-04T11:35:18-05:00</updated>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[The trade deadline is only a couple of hours away, and the Ravens still have work to do before 4 pm hits. Baltimore made a great move yesterday by trading for Tennessee Titans edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones. While he isn’t a massive name and may not move the needle singlehandedly, he is exactly what the […]]]></summary>
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The trade deadline is only a couple of hours away, and the Ravens still have work to do before 4 pm hits. 
Baltimore made a great move yesterday by trading for Tennessee Titans edge rusher <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-news/77206/ravens-to-acquire-edge-dremont-jones-from-titans">Dre’Mont Jones.</a> While he isn’t a massive name and may not move the needle singlehandedly, he is exactly what the Ravens defense needs. Jones can ease the playing-time burden on Kyle Van Noy and Mike Green, and potentially Kyle Hamilton out of the box a little more, so he can stay healthier long-term.
But yesterday’s trade simply isn’t enough for this team if they want to compete for a Super Bowl. They’ve made two additions this year, so it’s safe to say the Ravens are, in fact, not folding on the 2025 season after their 1-5 start. They can’t afford to stay in this middling spot they are in now; they have to continue to add talent to get back to the Super Bowl level that they were imagined at during preseason rankings.
So where do the Ravens go from here as the time ticks by and the deadline approaches? The answer is an addition in the trenches. We talked about possible additions yesterday along both the <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-roster/77191/availability-is-biggest-question-for-ravens-dt-trade-targets">defensive line</a> and <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-roster/77186/evaluating-the-ravens-trade-options-at-guard">offensive line</a>. The best possible move is a big fish along the defensive line to pair with Jones and boost the struggling pass rush of the Ravens. Quinnen Williams’ trade price from the Jets has been listed anywhere from multiple first-round picks to potentially starting with a second-round pick. The Ravens could also go back to the Titans for a cheaper DT option: T’Vondre Sweat. While not the biggest fish, Sweat is a recent second-round pick from an old regime with a massive ceiling to be a game wrecker, more than most available at the deadline.
Another move I could see the Ravens doing is a cornerback trade. It seems rather ridiculous considering the other issues on the team, but it might be necessary. While Jaire Alexander didn’t work out in Baltimore, he was a good insurance plan if one of the Ravens’ top corners, like Nate Wiggins or Marlon Humphrey, went down. Now with Alexander in Philadelphia, the team is suddenly a little thin at cornerback, though Hamilton’s move into his new hybrid role has reduced the need for a dedicated full-time nickel. Tampa seems to have played well in his limited action filling in this season, at least well enough to be ahead of Alexander on the depth chart, but the Ravens could very well want a better insurance plan. It’s not unrealistic the Ravens try and repeat their trade for Tre’Davious White with a different player. Players like Kristian Fulton or Jarrian Jones, who haven’t seen playing time for their teams due to scheme fits, could be smaller trades at the position. If the Ravens wanted to go bigger, names like Riq Woolen or Deonte Banks have also been listed as available.
The Ravens should be expected to make at least one more move before the deadline hits, hopefully somewhere in the trenches. But Eric DeCosta could make multiple moves before the window closes in hopes of shoring up his injured, down-but-not-out team. My guess is the Ravens add along the defensive line, but, unfortunately, it is probably a smaller name like Sebastian Joseph-Day who doesn’t move the needle. If the Ravens make two trades tomorrow, a corner depth piece will be added, but I could also see the Ravens waiting it out and checking in on Asante Samuel Jr. who was just cleared to play.
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Roundtable Reactions: Ravens trade for EDGE Dre’Mont Jones]]></title>
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<updated>2025-11-03T23:00:23-05:00</updated>
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The Ravens acquired veteran edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones from the Titans in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick that could become a fourth. Here are the latest reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff:
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This is a classic example of right player, right price. Jones is a known quantity off the edge with the size to flip inside for some pass-rushing situations. He has been a consistent player throughout his career against the pass and the run and immediately injects some much needed depth into Baltimore’s outside linebacker room. A Day 3 pick is a good price for a solid veteran edge rusher, and it does not preclude Eric DeCosta from making another move before tomorrow’s deadline. Jones may not be the kind of season-changing addition fans are hoping for, but he is a rock-solid defender who will absolutely help out a depleted defensive line. – Nikhil Mehta
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DeCosta finally makes a trade without sending defensive talent the other way, this time bringing in a productive pass rusher to help a unit in desperate need of pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The veteran should provide a jolt to the Ravens’ front-seven and is hopefully not the last move made before tomorrow’s trade deadline.– Mark Myers
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This is exactly what the Ravens needed to do during this mini bye. Dre’Mont Jones isn’t a massive splash, but for only a conditional fifth-round pick, he’s going to fill the exact role the Ravens need. He’s a capable pass rusher who won’t take over a game but could very well lead this limited group and pressure and sacks at the end of the year. More importantly, he takes pressure off of Mike Green and Kyle Van Noy, who have played an enormous amount of snaps the past two or three games. He should also allow Kyle Hamilton to stay out of the box a little more, which is a better long-term plan for Hamilton‘s health.
This is a solid C+ swing for the Ravens, exactly what this team needs, but not a massive needle mover. – Zach Canter
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The Ravens were in dire need of help on the defensive line. Trading for Dre’Mont Jones should give them some much needed juice against the run and pass. While this is a good start, the Ravens have one of the least effective defensive fronts in football and should try to make another move on the interior of the defensive line. – Stephen Bopst
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The Ravens badly needed help on the defensive front and their edge rusher group is razor thin. A trade for a solid, albeit not flashy veteran piece like Dre’Mont Jones makes sense and should have a positive impact. Jones will take some pressure off Mike Green and Kyle Van Noy and help keep them fresher. For his career, he’s hovered around the 3.5-6.5 sack range each season, and already has 4.5 sacks through nine games in 2025. Any bit of juice as a pass rusher will help a Ravens’ defense that’s struggled mightily to pressure the quarterback this year. – Frank Platko
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The Ravens were desperately thin at the edge rusher position after trading away Odafe Oweh and losing Tavius Robinson for an unknown amount of time with an injury. While they did add veteran Carl Lawson to the practice squad, another move to bolster the unit was needed. Jones is not a world beater off the edge, but he will provide Baltimore’s defense with another player capable of getting after the quarterback while, hopefully, reducing Mike Green’s playing time and thus allowing him to be more of the pass-rush specialist he was touted as in the draft. Jones also offers flexibility to rush from the interior on passing downs, similar to players such Za’Darius Smith and Pernell McPhee for the Ravens in the past. Baltimore could still stand to add another quality player to the defensive line as well as a cornerback after trading away Jaire Alexander, so I do not expect Eric DeCosta to be done working the phones before the deadline. – Dustin Cox
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Ravens to acquire EDGE Dre’Mont Jones from Titans]]></title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Update, 11:30 a.m. ET: If Jones gets two more sacks this season and the Ravens make the playoffs, the Titans will receive a fourth-round pick instead of a fifth-rounder, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. The Baltimore Ravens are acquiring Dre’Mont Jones from the Tennessee Titans to bolster their anemic pass rush and thin outside linebacker […]]]></summary>
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Update, 11:30 a.m. ET: If Jones gets two more sacks this season and the Ravens make the playoffs, the Titans will receive a fourth-round pick instead of a fifth-rounder, <a href="https://x.com/AlbertBreer/status/1985738619076686138">per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer</a>. 
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The Baltimore Ravens are acquiring Dre’Mont Jones from the Tennessee Titans to bolster their anemic pass rush and thin outside linebacker room, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1985504243999027337">per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport</a>.
In exchange for the veteran edge rusher, the Ravens are sending a fifth-round pick to the Titans that could be upgraded to a fourth-rounder. 
Jones, 28, started the Titans’ first nine games this year. He was quiet in the first five weeks of the regular season but came on strong in the last month with a sack and a tackle for loss in each of his last four games. The seven-year veteran primarily lines up off the edge, but his 6-foot-3, 281-pound frame enables him to slide inside as a pass rusher, though that has not been a major part of his game in the last two seasons.
Jones was one of Baltimore Beatdown contributor Zach Canter’s top edge rusher targets ahead of Tuesday’s deadline: 
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Jones is probably the best bang-for-buck short-term option to help the Ravens in 2025. The seven-year veteran seems like one of the more likely names to leave Tennessee at the deadline and the Ravens could use his production. Jones has posted 5.5 or more sacks in three of the six years of his career and is already up to 4.5 in after nine games this season. Pairing this with another addition to the defensive line could bring some equilibrium back to this defense and make them more flexible and adaptable on defense.
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The seven-year veteran is owed $1.25 million for the remainder of the season, <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/dremont-jones/7862">per OverTheCap</a>, only $250,000 more than what the Ravens cleared from their books <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-news/77151/ravens-trade-cb-jaire-alexander-to-eagles">by trading Jaire Alexander on Saturday</a>. His contract also includes $1 million in sack incentives and $500k in playtime incentives. Any incentives that he hits will count against the Ravens’ 2026 salary cap.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true">The NFL is too crazy lol. Thank you Titans family I loved and appreciated my short time in Nashville too much. Cam is the truth too y’all give ‘em time, he can be great! I’m ready to be Raven rocking that purple and black! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RavensFlock?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RavensFlock</a> <a href="https://t.co/oVUTh2Qp6K">https://t.co/oVUTh2Qp6K</a>— Dre'Mont Jones (@TheOfficial_80) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheOfficial_80/status/1985525794748391801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Availability is biggest question for Ravens’ DT trade targets]]></title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[The loss of Nnamdi Madubuike fundamentally altered the trajectory of the Ravens for this season and beyond. It changed everything they do on defense, and while Zach Orr has made some adjustments, it still depends on a safety staying healthy while playing a massive number of snaps lined up like a defensive end. Baltimore needs […]]]></summary>
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The loss of Nnamdi Madubuike fundamentally altered the trajectory of the Ravens for this season and beyond. It changed everything they do on defense, and while Zach Orr has made some adjustments, it still depends on a safety staying healthy while playing a massive number of snaps lined up like a defensive end. Baltimore needs a different way to rush the passer to ease the burden on Hamilton and Travis Jones, and their run defense has not been as stout as usual, either.
The other aspect that some might not want to think about, but needs to be acknowledged, is Madubuike’s future. There aren’t many players like him – an interior defensive linemen who stops the run, eats double-teams, and rushes the passer with regular success – and the Ravens paid him to be the anchor of their defense for years to come. He’s a massive loss for this season and would leave a huge gap in the team’s long-term plans. Travis Jones set to hit free agency in the offseason, too, so the Ravens may need to think about more than short-term fixes at the trade deadline.
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Quinnen Williams, New York Jets
Projected compensation: Multiple first-round picks
Remaining contract: $8.375M in 2025, $21.75M ($5M GTD) in 2026, $25.5M in 2027
Season stats (8 games): 32 tackles, 7 TFLs, 3 forced fumbles, 1 sack
Advanced metrics: 19 pressures, 7.5% pass rush win rate, 22 run stops
Zach’s take: This is my favorite potential move of any position. If there’s one guy I could pick for the Ravens to get who’s available at this deadline, it’s Quinnen Williams. Williams is one of those rare, every-down impact defensive linemen from the three-tech spot. He could potentially be a near one-to-one replacement for Madubuike in the way they impact the games: run stoppers, capable of eating and beating double teams, penetration in the run game, pass rush versatility, can line up in any spot in the line, can be a looper from the edge spot, can crash on guards, and open up things for other defenders. It’s the biggest move that could instantly change the defense back into Super Bowl contender status and save the franchise in the coming years. I would be willing to move at least first- and second-round picks for him, potentially more depending on the exact deal.
Nikhil’s take: On principle, if any team needs a Godfather offer – one they can’t refuse – to consider a trade, it is probably not a good idea. That is where the Jets seem to be with Williams. Is he worth a first-round pick? Absolutely. But multiple? More? It’s hard to say what would pry him loose from New York, but the Ravens’ cap table can’t afford to take on his salary and give up multiple shots at impact players on rookie contracts. This just doesn’t seem like a deal that can come together at a value that makes sense for either team.
Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee Titans
Projected compensation: Multiple first-round picks
Remaining contract: $9M in 2025, due $20.67M ($6.47M GTD) in 2026 and $23M in 2027
Season stats (7 games): 30 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble 
Advanced metrics: 27 pressures, 19.3% pass rush win rate, 23 run stops
Zach’s take: This would be the move if Simmons is actually available. The reports are so scattered about his actual availability that I’m putting all my stock in Williams. But Simmons is basically Williams and Madubuike, but just better. Simmons might be the best defensive lineman in the NFL. I’d trade two first-rounders for him and give him another extension to make him a Raven. It would instantly be the greatest trade in Ravens history. 
Nikhil’s take: The Titans have made it clear that they see Simmons as a franchise cornerstone and have no intention of trading him. They’re right on both counts. It’s the same situation as Williams and the Jets: the Ravens would have to come in with a massive, ill-advised offer to even get negotiations going. Simmons is a phenomenal player who would do wonders for the Ravens defense, but the price is simply too high.
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Calais Campbell, Arizona Cardinals
Projected compensation: Day 3 pick
Remaining contract: $1.75MM in 2025
Season stats (7 games): 19 tackles, five tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks 
Advanced metrics: 17 pressures, 10.0% pass rush win rate, 7 run stops
Zach’s take: How fun would it be for Calais Campbell to come back to Baltimore? The 39-year-old linemen is still one of the best in the business, dominating the line of scrimmage. Campbell. His snap count is obviously limited at his age, but he would absolutely boost the rotation along the defensive line, working behind Travis Jones. The big question is whether or not he’ll actually be traded. He’s involved in every trade rumor article, but has repeatedly said he’d like to stay in Arizona to finish his career. There’s been no commitment one way or another from the organization. I hope he stays in Arizona to finish his career; it’s the right thing to do. But if he does get traded, a reunion in Baltimore would hopefully make him happy.
Nikhil’s take: I feel like a dark cloud over the trade parade, but this is another deal I do not see happening. Campbell has said that he does not want to be traded, and the Cardinals are reportedly not selling at the deadline. This would be a great move – one the Ravens wanted to make this time last year – but a reunion with Campbell does not seem to be in the cards. 
T’Vondre Sweat, Tennessee Titans
Projected compensation: Day 2 pick
Remaining contract: $614,601 in 2025, due $1.66M (all GTD) in 2025 and $2.1MM (~$500k GTD) in 2026
Season stats (4 games): 13 tackles, three tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks
Advanced metrics: 3 pressures. 1.7% pass rush win rate, 2 run stops
Zach’s take: The Titans have reportedly received calls and are listening to offers for Sweat, which is surprising considering he was an early second-round pick just a year ago and looks to be a good player with potential. He’s only played in four games this year but already has 2.0 sacks. This trade would probably have more impact in the long term than in 2025. He can clearly impact the game right now, but the value in this trade would be in how he develops. The ceiling for Sweat is one of those every-down, high-impact players, but he’s not there yet. He’s also had an injury in this season, which has limited his snap count. I’d call this a B- move because it’s not much of a needle mover in 2025, but it’s still good depth this season with great potential going forward.
Nikhil’s take: Sweat’s stats are not appealing, but his tape shows that he has a bigger impact beyond the box score. He can help the pass rush directly (drawing double-teams or getting pressure himself) or indirectly (stuffing the run to create longer passing downs). Acquiring the second-year nose tackle would also address the Ravens’ long-term need along the defensive line. But he does not feel like the kind of upgrade that can move the needle this year in Baltimore, and the Titans may want to give their next coach a chance to sort through their roster. Unless he’s available at a steep discount – which would allow for a more impactful move elsewhere – Sweat doesn’t seem to be worth an aggressive move.
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Sebastian Joseph-Day, Tennessee Titans
Projected compensation: Day 3 pick
Remaining contract: $1.75M in 2025
Season stats (9 games): 28 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks
Advanced metrics: 10 pressures, 7.9% pass rush win rate, 19 run stops
Zach’s take: Joseph-Day is a classic depth add at the deadline. He’s probably not going to flash much in Baltimore, but he’ll allow a little more freedom in the rotation and spell the guys at the top of the depth chart. Travis Jones has played 65% or more of snaps in the last three games, and John Jenkins is around the 50% mark. Taven Bryan has played 34% and 40% of snaps in the last two, and not well. Joseph-Day is a well-known starter who’s a classic run stuffer with the occasional pass rush win. The Ravens need depth before the guys at the top burn out. Joseph-Day can immediately step in a be a 50% snaps kind of guy, and that would give the Ravens a boost simply because it would keep Jones fresher and because Joseph-Day is better than most of that room.
Nikhil’s take: Now we’re talking. I actually wanted the Ravens to go after Joseph-Day before the 2024 trade deadline, and he’s looked even better this year. The Titans are probably more willing to let him go rather than Sweat, which should make him an inexpensive move to bolster the defensive line. He is not blowing anyone away in the pass rush, but he’s consistent and stable. Baltimore’s run defense needs the help, too, and Travis Jones can’t play all three downs on every series. Adding Joseph-Day for cheap would give the Ravens the ability for a bigger swing elsewhere as a position with a better crop of available talent.
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Evaluating the Ravens’ trade options at guard]]></title>
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<updated>2025-11-03T14:35:25-05:00</updated>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Whether they want to admit it or not, the Ravens’ offensive line is not a championship-winning unit. Both guard spots – right more than left – are weaknesses that will get exposed more severely and consistently in the postseason, which is why an move now would give the new starting five a chance to gel. […]]]></summary>
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Whether they want to admit it or not, the Ravens’ offensive line is not a championship-winning unit. Both guard spots – right more than left – are weaknesses that will get exposed more severely and consistently in the postseason, which is why an move now would give the new starting five a chance to gel.
Even just one upgrade at guard could unlock this offense. They could use some more power at the point of attack and reduce their drive-killing negative plays. Still, a trade feels unlikely, partially due to the Ravens’ stubbornness about their current guards and the technical difficulties in a mid-season offensive line change. 
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Cesar Ruiz, New Orleans Saints
Projected compensation: Saints <a href="https://x.com/CorbinSmithNFL/status/1983657865341759976">reportedly</a> seeking third-rounder plus late Day 3 pick 
Remaining contract: $585,000 in 2025, due $9.5M ($2.66M GTD) in 2026 and $9.5M in 2027
Season notes: Started seven games at RG, missed Week 5 with high ankle sprain
Advanced metrics: 97.8 pass-blocking efficiency, 11 pressures allowed
Zach’s take: This would be a pretty big swing for the fences. Ruiz would instantly become the second-most veteran linemen in the room outside the aging Stanley. Ruiz would slide in on the right side, taking over for Faalele. This would allow the Ravens to have Vorhees, Faalele, and Emory Jones if they wish, competing for that left guard spot the rest of the season. Ruiz would be an instant boost to both pass protection for Jackson and a better scheme fit for a team that tries to run zone and get their offensive lineman on the move, something Faalele isn’t ideal for and Vorhees hasn’t done well. I’d call this a B+ move. Ruiz isn’t some sure-fire Pro Bowler, but is better than average and a definite upgrade, plus has a future in Baltimore.
Nikhil’s take: Ruiz is a solid starter who would likely be an upgrade over Daniel Faalele right away. He also has two more years on his contract at a reasonable price and his experience at center could be particularly useful if Tyler Linderbaum leaves in free agency. As for the price tag, a third-round pick is reasonable for three years of a 26-year-old starting offensive lineman. The Ravens have the Day 3 capital to add in the necessary value to close the deal, too. Could the third-rounder theoretically turn into a player with higher upside? Maybe, but adding a multi-year starter at a weak spot seems might be an even better way to use that pick.
Jackson Powers-Johnson, Las Vegas Raiders
Projected compensation: Day 2 pick
Remaining contract :$597,000 in 2025, due $1.59MM GTD in 2026 and $1.99M in 2027
Season notes: Five starts, missed Week 2 with concussion, Raiders started Alex Cappa in Week 3
Advanced metrics: 96.5 pass blocking-efficiency, 8 pressures allowed
Zach’s take: Powers-Johnson would be an interesting fit. He’s a similar player to Ruiz, an accomplished pass protector in college with the ability to move in space, better in a zone run scheme than a gap scheme. The difference is JPJ is only a second-year player. He played both left guard and center in 2024 and has been the starting right guard for the Raiders in 2025, so I’m not sure which spot the Ravens would look for him to take in Baltimore. But Johnson is a high-ceiling with multiple years of control still left. The big question is would he be happy in Baltimore? He has stated a clear preference to play center, but that wouldn’t be available this season and potentially beyond if Linderbaum is extended. Sounds like a repeat of the Orlando Brown Jr. situation to me.
Nikhil’s take: Similar to Ruiz, Powers-Johnson would offer an immediate upgrade at guard with the potential for long-term contributions at either guard or center. It would be a little surprising for the Raiders to move on from a player they drafted with the No. 40 pick in 2024, but stranger things have happened under new regimes. The Ravens talked about getting younger (and more athletic) along the offensive line during the 2024 offseason, but only Roger Rosengarten really fit the bill. This would be a way to properly follow through and seriously upgrade the offensive line, now and in the future. Three years of a starting-caliber, cost-controlled, high-upside player is a solid use of a Day 2 draft pick.
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Kevin Zeitler, Tennessee Titans
Projected compensation: Late-round pick
Remaining contract: $2M in 2025
Season notes: Started all eight games at RG, 97% snap share
Advanced metrics: 97.4 pass-blocking efficiency, 11 pressures allowed
Zach’s take: If there’s any move to be made on offense, this is probably the one. Zeitler played at a Pro Bowl level during his time in Baltimore and was a fan favorite. The play hasn’t fallen off since his departure during his time in Detroit in 2024 and this year in Tennessee. Zeitler has experience with Monken’s offense as well, one year in 2023 during Monken’s first year in Baltimore. He would be able to step right in at right guard and be an immediate boost there. His presence would also likely prop up the play of center Linderbaum and tackle Rosengarten. The only question is whether the relationship between DeCosta and the organization with Zeitler is amicable after the departure.
Nikhil’s take: The Ravens didn’t retain Zeitler after the 2023 season due to concerns about his body holding up for a full season. Lo and behold, he was on the sidelines in January. That caps the amount that he should fetch on the trade market, but he may be inexpensive enough to be a secondary move along with a bigger defensive upgrade. Zeitler has also spent more than two-thirds of his 2025 snaps as pass-blocker because the Titans are constantly trailing; returning to Baltimore might make his life – and those of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry – much easier.
John Simpson, New York Jets
Projected compensation: Late Day 3 pick
Remaining contract: $3M in 2025
Season notes: Started all eight games at LG, 99% snap share
Advanced metrics: 96.7 pass-blocking efficiency, 17 pressures allowed
Zach’s take: John Simpson may not feel like an immediate upgrade to this line. It’s probably marginal versus Andrew Vorhees or Daniel Faalele. We know Simpson during his time here, he’s not a splash player and tends to find flags flying against him. He interests me for one main reason: grit. This offensive line lacks it, with all of them being closer to finesse linemen than power. Even Faalele, with his size, lacks the nastiness to be a real power-finishing lineman. Simpson is not lacking in nastiness and toughness. The Ravens have struggled to be a power-run team, to pull linemen, and to bang defenders. Simpson could help with that. The actual level of play between those three guards is similar, but Simpson would bring something different that the line is lacking currently.
Nikhil’s take: Simpson’s familiarity is the only reason this is under consideration. He was a serviceable starter for the Ravens in 2023, looked better in New York last year, and appears to have regressed this season. But is he actually an upgrade over Vorhees as a mid-season addition? Trying to replace Faalele would have potential downsides too, considering Simpson’s lack of experience at RG. This is worth a speculative Day 3 pick swap, at best, and the Jets would need to eat enough salary that the Ravens only take on the veteran minimum.
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Ravens DC Zach Orr’s tweaks have stabilized the defense]]></title>
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Through the first five weeks of the season, the Ravens’ defense allowed 35.4 points per game — the most in any five-game stretch in franchise history — leading to a 1-4 record despite the offense scoring 28.1 points per game.
Injuries struck the defense line early, with Pro Bowler Nnamdi Madubuike being ruled out for the season with a neck injury and depth piece Broderick Washington suffering an ankle injury that required surgery. Ascending outside linebacker Tavius Robinson broke his foot in a loss to the Rams. Fellow Pro Bowlers Roquan Smith and Kyle Hamilton also shared stints on the sideline, causing an already struggling defense to plummet, capped by an embarrassing 34-point home loss to the Texans.
That defeat seemed to wake up the dormant Ravens’ defense. In the three games since, defensive coordinator Zach Orr’s unit has allowed just 13.0 points per game, and the team has won back-to-back games for the first time this season.
What has changed?
In an effort to solve the problem, the Ravens traded fifth-year pass rusher Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers for safety Alohi Gilman and a pick swap. The move, made two days after the defeat to Houston, signaled a shift in identity for Orr’s defense. Gilman joined forces with rookie Malaki Starks on the back end in an effort to unleash Hamilton. 
In the last three games, Hamilton has played just five snaps at his natural safety position with 46 snaps in the slot, 35 in the box, 29 off the edge, six on the interior of the defensive line, and two as an outside corner. The All-Pro’s versatility has helped the Ravens’ defense turn the corner.
Red zone defense plagued the Ravens through the first five games of the season. Opposing offenses scored touchdowns on 19 of 25 trips to the red zone, a staggering 76% rate. In the last three games, opposing offenses reached the end zone on just 3 of 11 trips, a 27.2% rate. For context, the Broncos and Rams currently lead the NFL in red zone defense, allowing a touchdown on 40% of drives, according to<a href="https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/2025-nfl-defense-rankings-team-pass-and-rush-stats"> Fox Sports</a>.
The last three weeks have showcased the potential of a Zach Orr-led defense, headlined by Thursday’s 28-6 victory in which the team forced three Dolphins turnovers.
How can the defense still improve?
For now, all eyes will be on Tuesday’s trade deadline. The Ravens currently have just over $14m in cap space, according to Russell Street Report’s <a href="https://x.com/RavensSalaryCap/status/1984235767611502634">Brian McFarland</a>, giving them the financial freedom to add talent to an emerging defense.
The injuries to Madubuike and Washington have left the interior of the defensive line a weak spot, while the pass rush continues to underwhelm. Despite retaining most of the players who led the team to 54 sacks last season, the Ravens have recorded only 11 sacks through eight games. Veterans John Jenkins, Brent Urban, Taven Bryan, and rookie CJ Okoye have split time at defensive tackle alongside mainstay Travis Jones. Still, none have come close to Madubuike’s production.
Kyle Van Noy remains the team’s most experienced pass rusher, and the departure of Oweh and injury to Robinson have seen increased roles for rookie Mike Green and veteran David Ojabo. Van Noy, Green, and Ojabo have just three of the team’s 11 sacks, signaling a need for greater production from the unit.
With a favorable stretch of opponents in the weeks to come, Orr and the Ravens’ defense will hope to keep building on the momentum they’ve built as the team fights to make the playoffs.
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