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The Baltimore Ravens have plenty of good options on offense, including an older running back who can still motor. Also, they have a rising tight end. However, it’s on defense where the Ravens can still tinker around. And here are two sneaky Ravens trade candidates entering the 2025 training camp.
Baltimore beefed up its defense through the draft and free agency. And by doing so, they created the possibility of making a late-season trade. And the safety position is a place where they might be able to make a minor trade.
The Ravens have made enough moves and good draft picks to be strong in the secondary. That means they have a couple of candidates in that area that they could trade in the right deal.
Brade saw most of his action on special teams last season, but could move into a bigger role this year if things fell into place. An injury to Ar’Darius Washington opens a possibility. Brade said he knows the task is big, according to baltimoreravens.com.
“I got big shoes to fill in the safety room here, and the Ravens have always had good safeties, but I’m looking forward to it,” Brade said. “One thing that I always do is that I step up to the plate. I did that throughout high school, college, and here now.”
Brade’s trade value might not be high, but there does seem to be a higher ceiling than he showed in 2024. He said he wanted to prove himself.
“I’m on the team, but I’m not necessarily where I want to be when it comes to the depth chart or my ability,” Brade said. “I’m still trying to be the best player I can be to someday be All-Pro, and really, the main goal is a Super Bowl. As a Ravens fan, I witnessed one Super Bowl here in 2012, and to bring another one to the city, to my coaches, and to the players, and see their reaction on their faces, that’s a dream come true in itself. That’s the goal, and I’m not going to rest until I get that.”
Overall, the Ravens secondary looks strong, according to baltimoreravens.com.
“I think we’re off to a great start,” Pagano said last month. “[Defensive Backs Coach] Donald D’Alesio, he comes over from Kansas City. He’s done a phenomenal job to this point of getting not only the veterans that have been here, but these young players, these rookie players [ready].”
Adding cornberback Jaire Alexander certainly made a difference. Marlon Humphrey said depth is a great thing, according to nytimes.com.
“A quote that’s never been said and probably will never be said in NFL history is: ‘We’ve got too many corners that can cover,’” Humphrey said Wednesday. “I think that’s a great problem to have, and I’m really excited for that addition.”
Standout safety Kyle Hamilton agreed, saying there’s always room for top-level defensive...
