The Baltimore Ravens are expecting to see many key contributors return after their Week 7 bye. They desperately need the help, and the potential returns of Lamar Jackson, Roquan Smith, Patrick Ricard, and Chidobe Awuzie should be extremely beneficial as they hope to get back into the playoff picture.
In Smith’s case, his return to action could change the landscape of the defensive unit. Not only will Baltimore see their leader back in the middle of their defense, but the starting linebacker duo could switch up.
Prior to Smith’s hamstring injury, he and rookie Teddye Buchanan controlled the middle of the field for multiple weeks.