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Five Top Storylines at Ravens Minicamp

The secondary will be tested by offensive weapons.

Hopkins flashed during the first week of OTAs, and Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman have also shined when they've been on the field this offseason. Mandatory minicamp should mean an extended look at Baltimore's full offensive arsenal.

While that's fun to watch, the more insightful part may be how Baltimore's secondary matches up against all those weapons. This still isn't a time when defenders go all out to break up passes, but coaches and media will be evaluating the cornerbacks and safeties.

At cornerback, the Ravens are working to determine who will line up opposite Nate Wiggins if Marlon Humphrey stays at nickel. Veteran addition Chidobe Awuzie is the favorite, though he's dealing with a minor ankle injury from OTAs. If Awuzie doesn't practice, that will give the Ravens a good look at T.J. Tampa, Jalyn Armour-Davis, and their two sixth-round rookies, Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam.

Meanwhile, there's plenty of buzz about the possibility that the Ravens could explore adding a top-flight veteran cornerback, specifically after Jaire Alexander was released by the Green Bay Packers last week. Minicamp may be a time to evaluate whether such a move would be warranted.

The Ravens are also figuring out who their No. 3 safety will be in the wake of Ar'Darius Washington's Achilles injury. Sanoussi Kane stood out during OTAs, and it remains to be seen whether Beau Brade, who also suffered a minor ankle injury last week, will be able to take the field.

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