When free agency began, the Ravens quickly saw several snap leaders and starters from their #1 ranked defense depart for new teams. Terrell Suggs signed with the Cardinals, C.J. Mosley agreed to record-breaking terms with the New York Jets, and Za’Darius Smith signed with the Packers.
There’s Eric Weddle, too, who was released by the team and quickly landed on his feet with the Los Angeles Rams. The losses of these four players, all of which played significant roles on defense last year, caused panic to quickly set in among the Baltimore fanbase.