Brock Hoffman and Dak Prescott
Getty
The Ravens could look to trade for Brock Hoffman from the Cowboys in order to shore up their interior offensive line
The Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Dallas Cowboys in their second preseason game on Saturday night, with the team expecting to treat the game as a dress rehearsal for the regular season. While the action on the field will obviously be worth watching, some folks are wondering if there’s a trade to be made between these two teams.
If there’s an area the Ravens need help at on offense, it’s their interior offensive line, particularly the guard position. With that in mind, Baltimore could take a quick look at Dallas’ roster and notice they have a lot of depth at that spot, which could lead them to pursue a trade for one of their backup guards, Brock Hoffman.
Ravens Urged to Trade for Brock Hoffman
Hoffman went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, with the Cowboys scooping him up with the intent of developing him behind the scenes. Sure enough, Hoffman has suited up for all 17 of Dallas’ games over the past two seasons, and while he’s only drawn nine starts, he’s put together some strong tape during his time on the field.
Last year, Hoffman started seven games in relief of the injured Zack Martin at right guard. While he’s a center by trade, Hoffman can play at both guard positions as well, which is the sort of versatility teams are always looking for with their depth options. There’s a case to be made that Hoffman could start right away for Baltimore, though.
Neither of the Ravens’ guards has inspired much confidence early in training camp. Andrew Vorhees is an unproven 2023 seventh-round pick, while Daniel Faalele has struggled so far at camp, particularly in pass protection. With Hoffman potentially being expendable for the Cowboys, Marcus Mosher of Ebony Bird believes that the two teams could find common ground on a potential trade here.
“Most of the trades that happen during the preseason are between teams that play each other, so keep a close eye on No. 67 for the Cowboys, as he could be a potential trade target in the near future,” Mosher wrote. “And the best part is, it wouldn’t take a lot for the Ravens to acquire him, and yet, he could really help improve the interior of their offensive line.”
Should the Ravens Trade for Brock Hoffman from the Cowboys?
Brock Hoffman and Dak Prescott
GettyThe Ravens could look to trade for Brock Hoffman from the Cowboys in order to shore up their interior offensive line
Hoffman isn’t necessarily a proven option himself, but he could give Baltimore’s coaching staff another player to throw into the mix as training camp winds down. And even if they want to roll with Vorhees and Faalele as their starting guards, Hoffman could act as a depth option behind them in the event they get injured or continue to struggle.
There’s no doubt that this trade could be done for a sixth or seventh round pick, so if the Ravens feel like they need some help along their offensive line, swinging a trade for Hoffman after spending a considerable amount of time watching him play would make sense. Baltimore is going to work on getting through their preseason game first, but it wouldn’t necessarily be a surprise to see a deal between these two sides get done in the near future.