This could be one of the most unpredictable NFL seasons in quite some time. The Baltimore Ravens and the fanbase can vouch for that. Even though the Ravens were one of the more complete teams in the NFL entering the 2025 campaign, they find themselves sitting with a 1-5 record. Yes, the team has had some heartbreaking losses this year, notably to the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions, but they are dealing with a ton of injuries on both sides of the line of scrimmage.
Considering the team has just one win on the year and with the trade deadline approaching quickly, fans might be wondering whether the team will sell off some players.
According to CBS Sports' NFL insider Jonathan Jones, the Ravens aren't expected to sell and instead are considered buyers. That's because the Ravens still believe they can contend for the AFC North once Lamar Jackson returns from injury.
"The Ravens (1-5) sent away Odafe Oweh and could still add an edge rusher in the next two weeks. Frankly, the Ravens could and should add anywhere on defense," writes Jones. "Tight end Mark Andrews is in trade rumors because he's in the final year of his deal, but an acquiring team would still need more than $3 million in cap space to bring him on. Quarterback Lamar Jackson is back this week and there's still time to make up ground in an AFC North that's there for the taking."
Ravens reportedly considered buyers at the NFL trade deadline
It's understandable why the Ravens feel that way. Jackson is a true game-changer when he is healthy.
Jackson has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The belief is that Jackson should be ready to go after their bye, and return as the Ravens take on the Chicago Bears.
Through four games this season, Jackson threw for 869 yards, 10 touchdowns, and one interception while running for 166 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries.
The Ravens are 1-5, but are just three games back of the Pittsburgh Steelers for first place in the division. With Baltimore having 11 games left, there is plenty of room for them to turn things around. But they do need to improve the roster, especially on defense, as Jones brings up.
Baltimore's defense allowed the third-highest yards per game average with 380.8 and the highest points per game average with 32.3. It's not ideal, especially for a team looking to contend for a Super Bowl.
Based on the intel from Jones, Ravens fans can rule out a fire sale. Instead, expect them to buy and improve their chances