OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The last time the Baltimore Ravens played the Cleveland Browns, their defense plummeted to a new low as a franchise.
Three months later, the Ravens get another shot at quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Browns with a defense that is among the fiercest and stingiest in the NFL.
How did Baltimore suddenly transform its defense on the fly? The Ravens essentially struck gold at the NFL’s dollar store. First-year general manager Eric DeCosta added cornerback Marcus Peters and a handful of impact defenders at bargain rates.