After several shrewd veteran signings in free agency, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has constructed the foundation for another contender. Baltimore will now enter the 2021 NFL draft requiring just a few specific pieces to overtake the elite clubs.
The obvious need is at edge defender, where the depth chart shows only three viable players at a position that relies on a heavy rotation and will likely carry at least five outside linebackers into the regular season. Another primary defensive need is the addition of a free safety that will allow more extensive use of dime personnel, a 50-percent reduction in dime defense last season contributed to the Ravens regression against tight ends.