Ravens Need Veteran DT, Campbell or Jones Could Be Answer

0:00It's April 28th, NFL News Today starts now, AI powered and always on. The Baltimore Ravens ain't quite locked and loaded yet for the season kickoff in September. General manager Eric DeCosta reminded everyone after drafting eleven players that there's work left, especially upfront on defense. They've grabbed defensive tackles late and drafts before, but the position still feels thin after years of skimping there, heck, they've spent more. He picks on punters over the last five years. Coming off a draft, heavy on numbers, but light on immediate fixes, the Ravens need veteran beef at defensive tackle now. Their line collapsed without Justin Medube Week last year, and while rookies might help long-term, insurance is key before week one. DeCosta's got to move fast on free agents to shore things up. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the risk. Super Bowl hopes ride on this defense holding firm. A guy like Kalei Campbell at 37 years old brings leadership he thrived with here before,

1:00plus solid pressure stats from the interior last season, all for a $6 million cap hit. He's versatile insurance if Medube Week's slow coming back. Then there's Dawquan Jones, 34 and a 6 foot 4, 320 pound beast who started playoff games for Buffalo. He ranked high in past rush, among older linemen, and stays fresh for the postseason stretch key for a Raven squad with championship pressure. Won't break the bank after his $8 million year. Bottom line, these moves could anchor the line and flip the script on past neglect. Keep an eye on free agency, the clock's ticking toward training camp.