Baltimore Ravens: Which players are most likely to get traded in 2020?
By Ron N.K
With the Baltimore Ravens needing to extend players such as Marlon Humphrey and Ronnie Stanley this year, which current players will most likely get traded?
With Marlon Humphrey and Ronnie Stanley set to be extended over the next year, their cap space situation is set to deteriorate. As a result, which current Baltimore Ravens players are most at risk of finding a new home?
Matt Judon:
After having a career year last season in which he led the team with 9.5 sacks, Judon may not receive an extension from the Ravens simply because of his age – he is already 28-years old. Unlike most guys, Judon entered the league at age 24, and although he has gotten better every year, a long-term extension does not make sense, with emerging, younger players needing long-term extensions.
If Tyus Bowser, a fellow outside linebacker who had five sacks last year, or Jaylon Ferguson, Baltimore’s 2019 third-round pick who is the NCAA’s All-Time Sack Leader, can enjoy a breakout season (which many people expect), then the likelihood of Judon staying in Baltimore gets even lower.
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Matt Skura:
When Skura went down against the Rams in Week 12, many Ravens fans thought that the team’s devastating run game would be eradicated, but rookie Patrick Mekari quickly put an end to those fears. Simply put, he was phenomenal, with many fans completely forgetting that Skura got injured.
If Skura regresses from his 2019 form and Mekari gets better, which is a very likely possibility considering Skura’s brutal injury and that Mekari was a rookie last year, then keeping Skura simply won’t be necessary.
De’Anthony Thomas:
After being signed by the Ravens following his release by the Kansas City Chiefs, Thomas was largely ineffective being the team’s designated punt returner. Baltimore addressed this need in the offseason, drafting James Proche in the 6th round, a great punt returner, and even Marquise Brown saying he could be returning punts next season.
Even though Baltimore resigned Thomas to a 1-year, $935,000 deal in the offseason, there are many more talented players who, such as undrafted free agent Jacob Breeland and Bronson Rechstenier, deserve to be on the roster. Do not be surprised if Thomas is not on the roster on Week 1.
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Gus Edwards:
After being signed as an undrafted free agent back in 2018, Gus ‘The Bus’ Edwards has hit the 700-yard mark both seasons that he’s been in the NFL, an impressive feat considering served as the backup for his entire career so far.
Although Edwards is a great player, the Ravens currently have 4 running backs on the roster, most recently drafting Ohio State running back J.K Dobbins in the 2nd round of the 2020 draft, and there is simply no room for him on the team. Edwards deserves to get paid and start, but that sadly will not be with the Baltimore Ravens.