Early breakout candidates for the 2019 season

After seeing several defensive starters and the team’s leading receiver from last season (John Brown) depart for new teams, the Ravens will need players to step up and produce next year to compensate for their losses.

Losing players to free agency is nothing new for Baltimore, as the Ravens have adopted a “next man up” mentality over the years been successful in developing young players. Doing so next season will be extremely important to the team’s success, regardless of the incoming rookie class.

So, who are some returning players that could make big leaps?

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