The Baltimore Ravens defense had a disastrous 2024 campaign. Defensive coordinator Zach Orr struggled to find the recipe for success for much of the season, and while the unit figured it out down the stretch, it was still an obvious struggle that needed fixing. One of the solutions was replacing safety Marcus Williams.
Baltimore signed Williams to a five-year $70 million contract in 2022, and though his tenure started well, it quickly took a downturn. After sustaining various injuries, it was clear that he was no longer the same player in 2024, being a key factor in Baltimore’s secondary issues.