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With the Baltimore Ravens expecting Lamar Jackson back on the field, they are still in the playoff chase. And here are two last-minute trades the Ravens must make before the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline.
Among the best bets for a Ravens’ trade target is Calais Campbell, a former Baltimore player now with the Cardinals. The Ravens could also look toward boosting the edge rush.
Let’s take a look at the possibilities.
The Ravens’ win over the Bears gave the team a sense of hope, especially with the Steelers faltering, according to The Athletic.
“We’re getting a lot more guys back healthy and playing,” said fullback Patrick Ricard, who made his season debut Sunday. “It just feels like a fresh, new start for us. Right now, we’re 1-0.”
And head coach John Harbaugh agreed the team is heading in a good direction, according to baltimoreravens.com.
“By no means does this mean that things are over,” Head Coach John Harbaugh said. “By no means have we accomplished anything close to what we want to accomplish. But this was a really important game for our team.”
And Campbell makes a lot of sense for a trade target, according to The Athletic.
“Talk of a Ravens reunion with the venerable Campbell has become an annual rite of the football season,” Jeff Zrebiec wrote. “Baltimore nearly acquired him before last year’s trade deadline, but the Dolphins balked. The Ravens were interested in signing him this offseason, but the Cardinals gave him good money and a chance to finish his career where it started.
“With three sacks and nine quarterback hits, the 39-year-old is having another solid season. He’d help the Ravens in several areas. The Cardinals, though, have not indicated that they intend to be sellers, and it’s not certain that Campbell wants to be anywhere else in what could be his last NFL season.”
But the Ravens are desperate to improve defensively. And despite Zrebiec’s good points, there is talk of the Cardinals shipping Campbell out since their season is completely in the tank, according to Pro Football Focus.
“Even at 39, Campbell has still been an above-average player for the Cardinals this season. He’s on track for a 15th straight year with a 71.0-plus overall PFF grade, and has been a well-rounded addition for Arizona’s new-look defense,” Bradley Locker wrote. “Campbell has generated 11 pressures while also producing a 70.0 PFF run-defense grade.
“The Cardinals’ promising start has taken a wayward turn for the worst, one that doesn’t seem especially salvageable. With Campbell at his age and on a one-year deal, shipping him away — particularly to pave the way for playing time for younger players — could be logical.”
The Titans are another team that is completely out of contention. And Key could give the Ravens a much-needed boost on the edge. He still brings a punch....
