Could the Baltimore Ravens shore up their pass defense by landing Quandre Diggs in a potential Tennessee Titans fire sale?
The Titans seem to be hitting the reset button after starting the season 1-5 and trading DeAndre Hopkins to the forever-frustrating Kansas City Chiefs, and the Ravens should be ready to take advantage.
As the Titans appear open to more trades ahead of the deadline, Ravens GM Eric DeCosta could seize the opportunity to tackle Baltimore’s biggest issue: a pass defense that currently ranks last in the NFL.
The Ravens sit at 5-2, riding a five-game winning streak into a crucial Week 8 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Despite their strong start, they’ve struggled mightily against the pass, giving up big plays at an alarming rate.
With the Browns turning to Jameis Winston following Deshaun Watson’s season-ending Achilles injury, Baltimore's secondary is under more pressure to perform than ever. If Winston can carve up this secondary, practically any QB can.
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Meanwhile, the AFC’s top contenders are stocking up on offensive firepower. The New York Jets just added Davante Adams, while the Buffalo Bills traded for Amari Cooper. Hopkins joining the Chiefs only intensifies the arms race, leaving the Ravens in dire need of secondary reinforcements to keep pace.
Titans safety Quandre Diggs could be an ideal solution. The six-time Pro Bowler has been one of Tennessee’s few bright spots this season. According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), Diggs holds a 68.7 overall grade through six games, with a solid 65.5 mark in coverage.
It’s happening: Titans and Chiefs are working to finalize a trade that would send WR DeAndre Hopkins to Kansas City, league sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/aEeKEgI2D8
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Baltimore’s defense thrives on versatile playmakers, and Diggs would pair well with standout Kyle Hamilton. His experience and leadership would add stability to a secondary that’s been inconsistent this year, giving new defensive coordinator Zach Orr more flexibility in coverage schemes.
Ravens safety Marcus Williams has just been too unreliable.
Cap space shouldn’t be an issue for Baltimore, as they have room to absorb Diggs’ contract. Given that he’s a 31-year-old veteran on a struggling Titans team, the trade cost would likely be a late conditional draft pick - an affordable price for a team with Super Bowl ambitions.
As the AFC gets tougher, the Ravens need to address their most glaring weakness. By acquiring Diggs, Baltimore wouldn’t just be shoring up its secondary; it’d be making a statement they’re ready to play chess, not checkers, in this year’s title race.
The trade deadline is fast approaching. Will DeCosta make the move?