Ravens next cut candidate is painfully obvious after latest trade deadline update

Baltimore Ravens v Houston Texans | Tim Warner/GettyImagesThe Athletic's Dianna Russini reported that the Baltimore Ravens are in the market for a cornerback. While it's somewhat curious, given their lack of pass rush, the Ravens defense overall has been a mess, so bolstering their secondary depth is also understandable.

However, if they do make a move for a cornerback ahead of November's trade deadline, it's fair to expect that the team would part ways with veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander.

When the Baltimore Ravens signed Alexander this offseason, I, like many fans, was cautiously optimistic about this move. Alexander is a two-time Pro-Bowler, but he was coming off a serious knee injury.…