In-season NFL trades have become more common over the last few seasons. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta himself swung a trade for Marcus Peters last October. The All-Pro corner went on to become a major contributor during Baltimore’s 14-2 season before earning a lucrative long-term contract.
Sitting at 5-1 entering their bye week, the Ravens are in the thick of a competitive AFC race. Nonetheless, their roster is not without flaws. Being aggressive before the November 3rd trade deadline could equip Baltimore to exploit the other contenders’ respective weaknesses.
Five areas DeCosta might address: