Baltimore, MD – May 24, 2025 – In a league where every yard counts and every weakness is magnified in January, the Baltimore Ravens know exactly where they fell short in 2024. Ranked 31st in passing yards allowed, their once-feared defense looked surprisingly vulnerable — a reality that could cost them another Super Bowl run if left unaddressed.
While Nate Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey headline the cornerback unit, and free-agent signing Chidobe Awuzie adds veteran depth, the trust in this trio comes with asterisks. Awuzie has played in just eight games in three of the past five seasons, and banking on his health is more a gamble than a guarantee. If Baltimore truly wants to compete at the highest level, stability and elite production on the outside are non-negotiable.
That’s where one blockbuster solution has entered the conversation. According to Newsweek’s Matt Levine, the Ravens are a perfect trade destination for a seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback currently under contract in Miami. “The Ravens finished the 2024 season ranked 31st in passing yards allowed… Ramsey could be a game-changer,” Levine noted, referring to the Dolphins’ willingness to move on from their $72 million defensive star.
The price tag, however, is more than symbolic. The contract — which runs through 2028 — creates immediate complications for a Ravens team already navigating cap space concerns, especially with massive future extensions looming for key players like Lamar Jackson and Kyle Hamilton. For a deal to materialize, the Dolphins would need to absorb a sizable portion of the remaining contract, or the veteran defender himself would have to restructure his deal to fit within Baltimore’s financial frame.
There’s reason to believe he might. The two-time All-Pro still plays at a high level, allowing just a 62% completion rate and an 83.2 passer rating when targeted in 2024. A move to Baltimore wouldn’t just offer a fresh start — it would offer a legitimate shot at another Super Bowl. “For Ramsey, it could be another chance to win a Super Bowl,” Levine wrote. “The pairing makes sense.”
Adding a veteran with that résumé and versatility could change the entire makeup of the Ravens’ defense, allowing coordinator Zach Orr to be more aggressive with his fronts, trust in man coverage more frequently, and preserve Humphrey for inside matchups where he thrives. It’s the type of move that doesn’t just patch a weakness — it redefines a unit.
Baltimore knows time is short and windows close fast in the NFL. If they believe 2025 is their year, this may be the move that turns the Ravens from contenders into favorites.
