If the Los Angeles Rams are open to dealing Tre'Davious White, the Baltimore Ravens need to jump at the opportunity.
As the Nov. 5 trade deadline nears, White, once considered among the best corners in the NFL, has been permitted to seek a trade. Baltimore’s struggling secondary could benefit significantly from his experience, making this a prime target for GM Eric DeCosta.
While White's performance in 2024 hasn't matched his past form, there are reasons to be optimistic about his potential impact. Through four games, White has allowed 12 completions on 18 targets (66.7%), with 178 yards and four touchdowns given up, resulting in a 138.4 passer rating.
Despite these struggles, Baltimore’s need for secondary help is clear: they rank last in the league in passing yards allowed, giving up 291.4 yards per game - 20 more than the second-worst team.
Baltimore Ravens should target Tre'Davious White to boost secondary
Adding White aligns with Baltimore’s “win-now” mentality.
Injuries to Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins have exposed the lack of depth in the secondary, making this a critical area to address. White's contract is also favorable for a midseason addition.
He’s playing on a $4.25 million deal with performance-based incentives, making him a low-cost, high-reward gamble. The Ravens’ cap space can easily accommodate him, and the cost in draft capital should be minimal, likely no more than a late-round pick.
Rams head coach Sean McVay expressed LA is open to allowing White to explore trade opportunities, but they’d still be content to retain him on the roster if no suitable deal materializes.
#Rams and corner Tre’Davious White are discussing options for his future, including a potential trade, per sources.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 26, 2024
Former All-Pro has been inactive, so L.A. is open to keeping him, knowing things can change over long season. But league-wide attrition could lead to a deal. pic.twitter.com/oQw2fCSbvw
In a competitive AFC, where quarterbacks like C.J. Stroud, Patrick Mahomes, and Josh Allen await in the postseason, strengthening the secondary is non-negotiable.
White’s veteran experience and familiarity with playoff football could provide the Ravens’ defense with the boost it needs to compete down the stretch. . White’s experience and playmaking ability could still provide a valuable boost to a depleted Ravens defense in need of reinforcements.
Baltimore has already watched its rivals make upgrades, and DeCosta can’t afford to stand pat.
White’s acquisition could stabilize the secondary and give defensive coordinator Zach Orr more flexibility with his schemes. If the Ravens want to keep their Super Bowl window open, adding White is a move that makes sense both on the field and in the front office.
The Ravens are in position to make a deep playoff run, but only if they solidify their biggest weakness. White’s availability could be the answer Baltimore needs, and DeCosta must be ready to act.