4 most disappointing trades in Baltimore Ravens history

1. The Baltimore Ravens trade Anquan Boldin to the San Francisco 49ers

The Ravens made one of the better trades in team history when they sent a third and a fourth-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for star wide receiver Anquan Boldin and a fifth-round pick.

Finally, after years of searching, the Ravens had found their No. 1 receiver. Boldin was a fan favorite in Baltimore who put together three excellent seasons with the Ravens, helping them win their second Super Bowl.

But just a few weeks after helping lead the team to a Lombardi Trophy, the Ravens sent Boldin packing to San Francisco in exchange for a measly sixth-round pick.

The move was a salary dump after Boldin declined a $2 million pay cut from his $6 million salary. The veteran wideout proved that his best football was still ahead of him becoming a featured part of San Francisco’s offense.

Boldin finished with consecutive 1,000-yards seasons at age 33 and 34 while the Ravens’ offense floundered without their top wideout.

What did the Ravens do with that sixth-round pick? They packaged it in a trade-up for notorious draft bust Arthur Brown who played just 34 games in Baltimore without making a single start.

While the Ravens’ trade to acquire Boldin ranks among the best swaps in team history, their decision to send him packing just a few years later might just be their worst.