When the Baltimore Ravens traded away starting defensive lineman Timmy Jernigan in early April, the likelihood of adding enough players to bolster all of the team’s vulnerable positions in time for the 2017 season seemed nearly impossible. Since then, ‘the Wizard’ Ozzie Newsome has been working miracles behind the curtain to give the Ravens a legitimate chance to contend for the championship next season. On paper, the 2017 offseason has been one of his best to date.
Through ace recruiter Eric Weddle’s success in luring multiple desirable free agents, recent draft classes that have stocked the depth chart with many valuable contributors, and a rookie crop that is poised to deliver playmakers at the elusive premium pass defense positions, Baltimore has achieved championship caliber roster depth at nearly every position this offseason.