This time of the offseason is rife with teams looking to round out their depth charts with available veterans who can help fill remaining roster holes. In the case of the Ravens, that could lead them to be players on the edge rusher market. 
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Jeff Zrebiec of the Athletic (subscription required) writes that Baltimore will “likely still sign a free agent pass rusher”. The team has already added a number of notable players on defense recently, including veteran cornerback Kyle Fuller. Their front seven could stand to be bolstered further, though.
The Ravens currently have Tyus Bowser and Odafe Oweh at the top of their depth chart at the outside linebacker position. The former stepped into a larger role after the departures of Matt Judon and Yannick Ngakoue last offseason, and responded by putting up career highs in sacks (seven) and tackles (59). However, he suffered a torn Achilles in the season finale, putting his Week 1 availability in question.
That would place an even heavier burden on Oweh, who flashed potential with a five-sack rookie campaign, and the team’s other young options at the position, Jaylon Ferguson, Daelin Hayes and, potentially at some point this season, David Ojabo. As a result, it came as little surprise when general manager Eric DeCosta said in April that the team wasn’t finished making additions in the edge department. However, the team didn’t select a pass rusher in the draft other than the injured Ojabo, leaving the June free agent market as the last realistic avenue to add to the unit.
With respect to veterans, the likeliest move could be a reunion with Justin Houston. The Ravens placed the rarely-used UFA tender on the 33-year-old last month, pointing to another low-cost, one-year deal being possible in the near future. The longtime Chief totalled 4.5 sacks in 15 games, providing an experienced presence to an otherwise young unit. If not Houston, other options for the Ravens to target include Trey Flowers and Jason Pierre-Paul. By training camp, the team could very well have signed one of those three, or another edge rusher, to add depth to a position group facing a number of questions.
is David Ojabo expected to miss the season?
terrible pick if so
It wasn’t career ending, it’s just one season. He’s a top tier edge prospect they got for cheap.
*was
and 2nd round isn’t cheap in terms of assets
could’ve got Pickens for Lamar.. now have to face him twice a year
It’s likely not even the whole season. He could be back as early as October, though November is more likely.
torn Achilles just seems like more of a 3rd round value given the other potential calf injuries that can be a longterm concern for a position that relies on explosion and leverage off the line
Lamar and Hamilton to SF for Garoppolo and Bosa. Ravens fan here. Looks like offensively we are leaning toward short not down field style of play. Yes? Don’t need a big arm which Jimmy G does not have. We need a field manager with a quick release and faking abilities … this is Jimmy G. Bosa helps us get to the QB and Hamilton helps SF fill their need to quell the big play boners. I suggest this because Lamar has not been around. I think this is a red flag that he is unhappy here. Yes? Maybe?
quite possibly the dumbest proposal I’ve ever seen
@Goku the All Knowing. Damn. I know it’s a stretch, but dumbest. Care to expand on that?
no but I will.
Lamar is in the final year of his contract
Hamilton just signed his rookie deal like 2 weeks ago
49ers have Trey Lance signed for cheap the next 3 years , so why would they bring in Lamar who’s going to cost close to 30 million per year on an extension?
Jimmy G has a busted shoulder and isn’t a guarantee for week 1. he also wouldn’t fit the Ravens offense in any way shape or form.
Bosa is arguably the best DE in the NFL.. trading him for a QB who hasn’t even impressed the Ravens enough to extend him beyond this season and a safety who literally just got drafted would make absolutely no sense on any level.
there’s literally no chance they’d even be interested i..trading Bosa, and if they did , start with 3 1st round picks
@Goku the All Knowing. To your point. Lamar did have an off year and not because of injuries to him and/or teammates but because he got exposed by the Dolphins. Hamilton makes sense though. First reason, SF gives up the big play. Need immediate help. He’s legit. And secondly, because SF would not wanna take Chuck Clark and the Ravens would not wanna give up Marcus Williams. By the way, I blogged this before Hamiltons contract signing was announced which was yesterday not 2 weeks ago. Hamilton is much more of a sure thing than Lance. Half the SF fan base is not sold on him. Jimmy’s shoulder is not “busted”, every indication is he is “healing” well. And Jimmy’s game would be ideal for what the Ravens seem to be scheming offensively. IE a shorter not down field approach. A lot of passing to RBs and TEs. He’s got a quick release and solid ball faking skills that compliment this style of play. But all for not, yep, you are right. Bottom line. Lamar is suspect and Bosa is the real deal! That alone kills this. Thanks for the back n forth. Best wishes to you and family. Regards!
why would they trade Bosa when pass rush is currently valued as the most important part of any defense ?
why would they want Lamar when they gave up a ton to trade up for Trey Lance last year?
why would Ravens swap Lamar for Jimmy G ?
makes no sense what so ever on any level
All good points. Obviously me playing amateur hour here. Good stuff. Cheers