Under first-year defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, the Ravens finished the 2022 season with the league’s fifth best 48 sacks. However, Baltimore released defensive line anchor Calais Campbell, who provided 5.5 sacks and 14 quarterback hits last season. Moreover, Justin Houston and Jason Pierre-Paul, who combined for 12.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss, are currently unrestricted free agents. The three veterans tallied 38-percent of the defense’s sack production last year.
Second-year speed rusher David Ojabo can presumably assume Houston’s primary role as designated pass rusher. Still, a fourth outside linebacker who can help Tyus Bowser and Odafe Oweh set the edge and is essential.