Baltimore,Sa – May 3, 2025
The Baltimore Ravens are poised to shake up their secondary, with analysts urging a blockbuster trade to acquire a premier cornerback from the Miami Dolphins. Zach Canter of A to Z Sports proposes Eric DeCosta target the three-time All-Pro to fortify Baltimore’s pass defense, a glaring weakness in 2024, sources say.
This 31-year-old defensive stalwart, a seven-time Pro Bowler, logged 5 interceptions and 22 pass breakups in 2024, anchoring Miami’s secondary despite their 6-11 campaign. His $26.1 million cap hit in 2025, per Spotrac, prompts trade chatter as the Dolphins eye a rebuild around Tua Tagovailoa. Canter suggests a 2025 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder could pry the veteran loose, giving DeCosta a lockdown corner to pair with Kyle Hamilton.
The Ravens, 12-5 last season, hemorrhaged nearly 300 passing yards per game early in 2024, ranking 31st in pass defense. A playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills exposed their vulnerability against aerial attacks. “He’s a game-changer in coverage,” Canter told ESPN, noting the corner’s elite man-to-man skills could neutralize AFC threats like Patrick Mahomes. His addition would complement Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins, creating a formidable backfield.
For Miami, shedding the veteran’s contract aligns with their youth movement, with Jaylen Waddle and Jalen Coker anchoring the offense. DeCosta’s 10 remaining draft picks offer flexibility to absorb the cap hit, but risks loom: the corner’s age and $45 million in guarantees through 2026 demand caution. John Harbaugh’s staff, however, sees a Super Bowl window, per team sources.
The trade could redefine Baltimore’s defense, but parting with premium picks tests DeCosta’s vision. Fan buzz on X, tagged #RavensFlock, debates the cost versus impact. Will this veteran anchor the secondary, or is youth the better bet? Drop your take below!
