Eric DeCosta may have his trade deadline answer after Ravens' Week 9 disaster

The Baltimore Ravens didn't have any reason to buy at the NFL trade deadline entering Week 9. They were on a three-game skid and lost Lamar Jackson to IR. After their Thursday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, that’s become a four-game losing streak, and an ugly one at that.

Eric DeCosta might now have his answer for how Baltimore plays the deadline. Buying was never an answer, but would they stand pat or sell? After that Week 9 disaster, their plans may signal sellers.

It’s not a guarantee, and maybe the Ravens have hope that Jackson returns and saves this team. However, things are starting to fade. The offense is limited by an unplayable offensive line; the defense lacks…