Ravens' Defense: Intense Roster Battles Ahead

0:00It's April 22nd. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. The Baltimore Ravens are ramping up for a postseason run under first year head coach Jesse Mentor, hitting off-season workouts after losing key roster, pieces. General manager Eric DeCosta bounced back from a failed trade for Max Crosby by signing edge-rusher Tray Hendrickson to a four-year deal, aiming to. Rebuild a defense built strong through the draft. Those that nail the draft often face the biggest turnover, sparking intense roster battles in camp, and the Ravens have several high profile ones. Brewing ahead of the NFL draft. At defensive tackle, an AMD Mudabuke looks good, post-next surgery, despite earlier retirement buzz, pairing with standout Travis Jones while depth. Guys like John Jenkins push hard. On the edge, Hendrickson closes games, but Tavius Robinson's 4.5 sacks last year, despite injury set up a battle with Mike Green for top.

1:00Dual snaps. Linebacker Rokwan Smith posted over 100 tackles again and has two years left, though his future looms large, with Teddy Buchanan recovering. From a torn ACL, and Trenton Simpson in his last rookie deal. Corners feature Marlon Humphrey's big $26 million cap hit alongside rising Nate Wiggins, and re-signed Chidobi Awuzy. Teddy stay elite with all pro Kyle Hamilton, first round rookie Maliki Starks, who grabbed two picks and 84 tackles, plus new addition. Jalen Hawkins filling the third spot, solid. These projections set the stage for a fierce training camp that could lock in Baltimore's defensive identity, come fall.