Ravens Sign Hawkins, Strengthen Safety Group

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Baltimore Ravens just signed former New England Patriots safety, Jalen Hawkins, to a two-year deal worth $10 million. He's expected to slot in as the number 3 safety behind Kyle Hamilton and Ricky Maliki Starks. This move gives the team one of the most athletic and versatile safety groups in the league. Hawkins had a breakout year last season with the Patriots, starting all 15 games he played. He racked up 71 tackles, one and a half sacks, and a team high four interceptions while logging over 800 defensive snaps. Meanwhile, the Ravens often use three safeties on the field. On Hawkins brings play-making skills from deep in the secondary. Hamilton tends to play closer to the line, so Hawkins feels that center field role perfectly, ranking high among safeties and picks last year. Starks, the first round pick out of Georgia, balances things out as a rookie. He started 15 of 17

1:01games, with 84 tackles, four passes defended, and two interceptions, showing sure tackling to offset Hawkins' 13 missed tackles over two seasons. Overall, this trio should make the Ravens defense even more interchangeable and tough to attack through the air. Fans are excited about the depth heading into the season. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones. Do for comfort and sound. S-O-L-L-I. SoleyPillow.com