If there is one area of the Baltimore Ravens roster that is not at all concerning, it's their secondary.
Indeed, the Ravens look poised to trot out an imposing secondary, one that includes cornerbacks like Marlon Humphrey, Brandon Stephens, and Arthur Maulet, plus safeties like Kyle Hamilton, Marcus Williams, and Eddie Jackson.
The Ravens are so deep in defensive backs that first-round cornerback Nate Wiggins, who has reportedly impressed in training camp, is currently third on the Ravens' depth chart.
It's a good problem to have for Baltimore, but one that could nonetheless pose issues.
According to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec, the Ravens are so loaded in the secondary that "team officials are already pondering whether they’ll have the roster room for all the defensive backs they want to keep."
That depth could come in handy, especially with players like Humphrey and Williams, who have missed time in the past with injuries.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh had previously addressed the depth of the secondary, saying they'll rotate players in and out in different packages.
"What you'll see is personnel groups, with different guys in different spots," Harbaugh told reporters (via Zrebiec). "The basic personnel group with Arthur at nickel is a group, and you've got a group with Marlon at nickel. You've got a group with Kyle down there in that spot — Kyle could be over at the dime. That's the beauty of what we have an opportunity to do, and a lot of guys to play at a starter level and be on the field and mix it up a little bit and create problems for offenses."
However, it's worth wondering if the Ravens will be forced to move on from a defensive back to make room at other positions. Baltimore currently has needs along the offensive line and at the pass rush.
The Ravens could look to make a trade, though training camp trades often involve players who are seeking new contracts. As Zrebiec wrote, the Ravens are also going to be precious about their cap space heading into the season. Trades at this time of year aren't limited to such scenarios, of course, but constructing a deal around, say, a cornerback for a right tackle seems tricky.
Too much depth in the secondary isn't some pressing concern right now. The Ravens could keep everyone and opt for depth. But it's possible that Baltimore will have to make tough decisions down the line.
