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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a pass during an NFL football joint training camp practice with the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

With big contracts elsewhere, the Ravens chose to spend less on the offensive line this offseason

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens first-round draft pick Nate Wiggins speaks during an NFL football news conference, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ravens add help for secondary, offensive line in draft

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Lamar Jackson speak during a news conference at the NFL football team's training center, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Lamar Jackson, Ravens excited to move on after new contract

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaves the field after the end of the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Lamar Jackson said Monday, March 27, 2023, he has requested a trade from the Ravens. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Ravens GM: Jackson’s status doesn’t affect draft prep

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Images of Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman are displayed on stage after he was chosen by the Baltimore Ravens with the 27th pick in the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Baltimore Ravens address various needs in NFL draft

By TODD KARPOVICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) turns upfield against Auburn during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football gam in Tampa, Fla. Baltimore ranked last in the NFL averaging 171.2 yards passing per game and had the fewest pass attempts with 406 last season. That’s partly because the running game was so proficient behind quarterback Lamar Jackson, the catalyst for the league’s No. 1 rushing attack (191.9 yards per game) for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Ravens pick WR Rashod Bateman, LB Jayson Oweh in first round

By TODD KARPOVICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 file photo, LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (6) runs the ball for a touchdown against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La. Baltimore ranked last in the NFL averaging 171.2 yards passing per game and had the fewest pass attempts with 406 last season. That’s partly because the running game was so proficient behind quarterback Lamar Jackson, the catalyst for the league’s No. 1 rushing attack (191.9 yards per game) for the second straight season.(AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)

Ravens look to boost passing attack through NFL draft

By TODD KARPOVICH - Associated Press

FILE - Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, in this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, file photo. DeCosta has already started making some of the tough decisions he believes can help Baltimore negotiate the leap from playoff qualifier to Super Bowl champion. After releasing running back Mark Ingram and quarterback Robert Griffin III last week, DeCosta announced Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, that the Ravens won't re-sign All-Pro long snapper Morgan Cox, the initial component of the highly successful placekicking trio that includes holder Sam Koch and second-team All-Pro Justin Tucker, the most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Ravens GM DeCosta initiates roster overhaul with key cuts

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson acknowledges fans prior to an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Baltimore. All those home-field advantages seen across the league, like Baltimore, Denver, Green Bay, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Seattle, could be mostly wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. (AP Photo/Brien Aho, File)

Jackson, fully stocked Ravens look for better ending in 2020

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

LSU linebacker Patrick Queen speaks during a news conference after their teams win in the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25 over Clemson on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Ravens offense moves closer to ”undefendable’ through draft

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Oklahoma tackle Cody Ford walks the red carpet ahead of the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Ravens draft Buckeyes Dobbins and Harrison among 5 players

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Despite Baltimore’s ascent to the top tier of the NFL last year, there’s work to be done to make this a Super Bowl-caliber team. DeCosta addressed the run defense last month by trading for Calais Campbell and signing free agent Derek Wolfe. DeCosta expects to fill a few other gaps during the NFL draft next week. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

GM DeCosta seeks to make Ravens ‘undefendable’ via NFL draft

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens NFL football first round draft pick Marquise Brown, center, stands with head coach John Harbaugh, left, and Executive Vice President/General Manager Eric DeCosta Friday, April 26, 2019, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Ravens pick Louisiana Tech DE Ferguson, Notre Dame WR Boykin

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. For the first time in Ravens history, someone other than Ozzie Newsome will be in charge of the NFL draft. After working his way up the team’s corporate ladder, former intern DeCosta in January succeeded Newsome as the team’s general manager. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Former intern DeCosta takes reins in Ravens draft room

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. For the first time since the Ravens came to Baltimore, someone other than Ozzie Newsome will have the final say during the NFL draft. DeCosta moved up the corporate ladder after joining the Ravens at an entry level position in 1996, their first year after moving from Cleveland. Now that he’s in charge, there’s no telling what might happen when it comes time for Baltimore to make its first-round selection. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Rookie GM DeCosta takes reins from Newsome in Ravens draft

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2014, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) is sacked by Baltimore Ravens linebackers C.J. Mosley (57) and Terrell Suggs (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore. With unrestricted free agent linebackers C.J. Mosley, Terrell Suggs and Za’Darius Smith headed elsewhere after the release last week of safety Eric Weddle, the Ravens lost four key contributors while adding much-needed salary cap space. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Ravens GM DeCosta saves cap space, loses Mosley and others

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens tight end Nick Boyle runs against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game, in Baltimore. The Ravens have signed Nick Boyle to a three-year contract, the latest in a series of moves by first-year general manager Eric DeCosta during a busy offseason. Though Boyle has not scored a touchdown over his four NFL seasons, the 6-foot-4, 270-pounder has value that transcends catches and scores. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)

Ravens get jump on free agency, sign TE Boyle for 3 years

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 28, 2017 file photo, Baltimore Ravens assistant general manager Eric DeCosta, from left, general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome and owner Stephen Bisciotti look out at practice fields during NFL football training camp in Owings Mills, Md. DeCosta is already hard at work in his new role as the Ravens' general manager, trying his best to make the transition from Newsome as seamless as possible. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

DeCosta: Former Ravens intern lands dream job as team’s GM

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Quarterback Lamar Jackson, one of the Baltimore Ravens' first-round draft picks, speaks during an NFL football news conference at the team's headquarters in Owings Mills, Md., Friday, April 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

After 2 more deals, Ravens get Oklahoma’s Brown and Andrews

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens president Dick Cass, from left, head coach John Harbaugh, general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome and owner Steve Bisciotti speak alongside the Vince Lombardi Trophy at an NFL football news conference on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in Owings Mills, Md. The Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII last Sunday. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Ravens have 12 draft picks to replenish roster after Super Bowl win

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press