The Baltimore Ravens are experiencing countless problems amid their 1-5 start. The defense has been a disaster from the get-go, plagued by pass rush and coverage issues, and the offense has failed to dominate up front.
The rushing attack led by running back Derrick Henry was once the league’s best, and while Henry has continued to hold up his end of the bargain, the blocking has not created as many opportunities for the five-time Pro Bowler, and it is limiting the Ravens’ offense.
The guard play of Andrew Vorhees and Daniel Faalele has been the main culprit behind the limited run game. Both have been below average in 2025, with Vorhees posting a 58.1 overall grade, per Pro Football Focus (PFF), and Faalele a 57.3 grade.
While upgrades can be found in-house through the likes of backup offensive linemen Ben Cleveland and Corey Bullock, it is clear that if Baltimore wants to contend for the playoffs this year, they need to seek impactful upgrades on the trade market.
One potential trade candidate that could perfectly fill the Ravens’ need is Las Vegas Raiders interior offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson.
Ravens must make a move for Jackson Powers-Johnson
Powers-Johnson entered the NFL as a center, but has started at guard for the Raiders in 2025. Through seven weeks, it is clear the 22-year-old’s future in Las Vegas could be in question.
Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox provided a list of players who could be on the trade block heading into Week 8. Powers-Johnson was among the 10 players listed, and by the sound of it, his trade value may not be too high. Knox wrote:
“The Las Vegas Raiders appear to be as low as ever on offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson.”
“After refusing to play the 22-year-old at center early in the season and forcing him to battle for a starting job, head coach Pete Carroll benched the 2024 second-round pick during Sunday's blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.”
“If they can't find a spot for Powers-Johnson in the starting lineup, they should be willing to flip him for a pick or player they'll actually use.”
Knox only listed Powers-Johnson’s trade value at a 2026 fourth-pick pick or a veteran cornerback. The Raiders should not be in any rush to move him, but if they are truly open to negotiations, Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta should waste no time making the call.
Powers-Johnson has posted a 63.7 PFF grade thus far, including a 72.0 run blocking grade. His 29.6 grade against the Kansas City Chiefs was a gigantic misstep in his development, but he still has the potential to be a well-above-average starting lineman in the future.
The former Oregon standout also has two years left on his rookie deal. That makes it ideal for Baltimore, as it should fix a major hole for at least the next two years. The contract stability could drive up the price on Powers-Johnson, but he would be well worth it.
The Ravens could also find themselves in need of a center in 2026. Their Pro Bowl center, Tyler Linderbaum, is in a contract year, along with several other key contributors. Of course, they cannot afford to lose Linderbaum, but if the cap situation gets too tight, Powers-Johnson could be a worthy and cheap replacement moving forward.
No one is certain of the likelihood that the Raiders will trade Powers-Johnson, but if he is made available, DeCosta needs to do everything in his power to bring him to Baltimore.