It's a big move for a Ravens team that's willing to shake things up following a 1-4 start to the season, in which they have given up a league-high 177 points (35.4 per game).
A Ravens first-round pick in 2021, Oweh posted a career-high 10 sacks last season – the second-most on the team.
Baltimore picked up Oweh's fifth-year option for this offseason, a $13.25 million salary cap hit, in hopes that he would have an even bigger breakout year that hasn't materialized yet.
Oweh had zero sacks through Baltimore's first five games this season and was getting far fewer snaps than fellow outside linebacker Tavius Robinson. Oweh has played 45% of the snaps so far this season, while Robinson has played 70%.
Oweh was one of the Ravens' many players due to hit free agency this offseason. General Manager Eric DeCosta was clear that Baltimore would not be able to retain them all, and he reportedly got trade compensation and help in the secondary now.
Baltimore's secondary is banged up, with Kyle Hamilton dealing with a groin injury that sidelined him Sunday versus the Houston Texans. Cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey (calf) and Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring) are also rehabbing.
Gilman, 28, has started all five games for the Chargers this season and made 22 tackles with three passes defensed. A 2020 sixth-round pick out of Notre Dame (and previously Navy), he has been a full-time starter each of the past three seasons in Los Angeles.
He's a 5-foot-10, 200-pound safety who has received high grades for his tackling over his six seasons with the Chargers. Gilman has five interceptions, 21 passes defensed, and 252 tackles over his six NFL seasons.
The Ravens also [added safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson](https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/cj-gardner-johnson-ravens-sign-practice-squad-safety) to their practice squad Tuesday.