Mink: The Ravens have done a good job of filling some of the gaps that stood out after losing 11 players in the first week of free agency.
Baltimore made a big upgrade at defensive end by landing Trey Hendrickson. The Ravens secured the third safety spot with Jaylinn Hawkins. The Ravens signed Durham Smythe to help offset the tight end blocking losses. They retained their cornerback depth by bringing back Chidobe Awuzie. The Ravens boosted the guard spot with John Simpson and added competition at center.
While General Manager Eric DeCosta indicated that the Ravens are focused on nailing this year's draft with 11 picks to make, there is still more work to do in free agency to put Baltimore in the best position possible with the fewest obvious needs.
The Ravens could still add to their defensive front after the Maxx Crosby trade fell through. Remember that Baltimore had visions of Crosby and Hendrickson pairing up.
There are still a bunch of big-name free agents available at edge rusher and defensive end, such as Joey Bosa, Von Miller, Cameron Jordan, Leonard Floyd, Dante Fowler Jr., Jadeveon Clowney, Haason Reddick, and more. Many are in their 30s, but the Ravens have a track record of taking shots with guys at that stage of their career.
Defensive tackle is another spot the Ravens could fortify ahead of the draft. With Nnamdi Madubuike's status unclear, Baltimore needs to supplement Travis Jones, John Jenkins, and Broderick Washington Jr. Again, there are many interesting, well-known defensive tackles on the market, including former Raven Calais Campbell, D.J. Reader, Larry Ogunjobi, and more.
On the offensive side, I would point to wide receiver and tight end. Marquise Brown revealed that he was considering returning to Baltimore in free agency but chose the Philadelphia Eagles instead. At tight end, the Ravens reportedly hosted David Njoku on a visit Tuesday, and could look to make another addition after losing Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar.