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The Ravens’ run of preseason dominance was snapped last season, but it really came to an end this year. They were blasted by the Green Bay Packers 30-7 in their finale.
Of course, it doesn’t really matter and the Baltimore fans will gladly trade in that success for a postseason run.
The Ravens did get a strong performance from Trenton Simpson in the finale. He had six tackles, a quarterback hit and an interception. He’ll be tasked with replacing Patrick Queen on defense this season.
Add Now: Edge Haason Reddick, New York Jets (trade)
The Ravens have had success with adding edge-rushers to their roster late in the process.
Jadeveon Clowney was a late addition and ended up being one of their most productive players. Thus far, they have decided to roll with who they have.
A three-man rotation of Kyle Van Noy, David Ojabo and Odafe Oweh might work out, but it’s a gamble on health and unproven players.
It would be easier to feel better about the group if they made the aggressive move of trading for Haason Reddick.
The 29-year-old edge-rusher has been one of the most productive pass-rushers in the league, but he’s currently holding out for a new contract and has requested a trade.
2025 Free Agency: CB Paulson Adebo, New Orleans Saints
The Ravens seem to have answers at cornerback on paper going into the season.
Marlon Humphrey continues to lead the group, and first-round pick Nate Wiggins looked the part in the preseason opener. There are questions in the slot, but Kyle Hamilton is capable of playing that role since they signed Eddie Jackson.
However, Humphrey has dealt with some injuries and will be 29 next season. Brandon Stephens is set to become a free agent.
Signing Paulson Adebo might seem like a big swing on a position that isn’t completely depleted, but it would just be staying one step ahead of a developing need.
2025 NFL Draft: WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Maybe this is the year Rashod Bateman finally breaks out. Anyone following this team has to be tired of hearing that, though.
The 2021 first-round pick is going to get one more crack at being a top option within this offense, but if he doesn’t answer that challenge, the Ravens should be looking for a new receiver to pair with Zay Flowers.
Flowers is an electric playmaker who can turn simple completions into big plays with his YAC skills. What the Ravens need is a bigger-bodied receiver who can win one-on-one matchups on the outside.
The 6’5″, 212-pound Tetairoa McMillan certainly looks the part and is one of the best receiver prospects heading into the college football season.
