The Baltimore Ravens are only a week away from training camp, but their offseason moves may not be done.
The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec predicted that the Ravens may still make a veteran signing or two to plug some holes on the roster.
Zrebiec noted that Ravens GM Eric DeCosta has done this before and reaped the benefits.
Zrebiec wrote:
"I fully expect the Ravens to add another veteran or two, simply because that’s what general manager Eric DeCosta does. The Ravens love the late offseason signings where they bring in known and motivated veterans on the cheap to augment positions of perceived need. Last year, they added cornerback Arthur Maulet on the eve of training camp, outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney and cornerback Ronald Darby in mid-August, and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy in September. Those four had strong years and were instrumental in Baltimore having one of the top defenses in the league. Currently, the Ravens need a veteran safety, and quite a few are still available. They could also use an interior offensive lineman. It would be surprising if one of those areas is not addressed in the coming weeks."
No NFL roster is ever perfect, but the Ravens, in particular, could use veteran depth at several positions after losing key free agents in the offseason. Beyond safety and the offensive line, the Ravens are fairly weak at wide receiver and their pass rush may be a concern after Clowney, last year's sack leader, left in the offseason.
Of all of those positions, offensive line figures to need the most addressing, as the Ravens need three new starters to fill in this year. Two of the top replacement candidates include Andrew Voorhees and Roger Rosengarten, both of whom have not played an NFL game yet. A veteran signing could certainly help bolster a unit that may struggle in 2024.
