For the first time in Eric DeCosta's six-year tenure as GM, the Ravens made no draft trades. DeCosta acknowledged the phone was ringing a lot, but, he said, "in the end, picking the best player available made the most sense for us."
The Cleveland Browns had to come up with a plan not only to backup Jadeveon Clowney but to plan for the future. With Clowney out against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Browns will get a long look at what could be the future of the position.
Colts DE Justin Houston
Should Ravens Sign Justin Houston If It Means Losing a Compensatory Pick?
Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton said he turned down an offer from the Ravens to re-sign with the Indianapolis Colts a few weeks ago. Could Justin Houston do the same?
The four-time Pro Bowl defensive end reportedly visited with the Ravens yesterday, but Colts Owner Jim Irsay said Justin could come back during a conference call yesterday.
With Jadeveon Clowney signing with the Cleveland Browns yesterday, Houston and Melvin Ingram III are the top remaining pass rushers in free agency. The Ravens have a need at the position after the departures of Matthew Judon and Yannick Ngakoue this offseason.