11 pass rushers the Ravens could target in free agency

The Baltimore Ravens desperately need help getting after the quarterback, especially if they lose Matthew Judon. These 11 players could help

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Dante Fowler

Fowler was a first-round selection for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2015, but for some reason, he never quite took off for the Jaguars. He started only one of his 39 games for the team, posting 14 sacks and 14 tackles for loss in these contests.

He was traded to the Los Angeles Rams during the 2018 season for a 2019 third-round and a 2020 fifth-round pick. After a slow start with the team, he really blossomed under defensive coordinator Wade Phillips in 2019. Fowler posted 11.5 sacks — a career-high — as well 16 quarterback hits and 16 tackles for loss. He was also fairly useful on the rare occasions he was asked to drop into pass coverage. Four of nine pass attempts were completed by quarterbacks targeting Fowler last season, and he finished the year with a total of six passes defended.

Coach Phillips has moved on from the Rams and maybe Fowler would like the opportunity to experience a fresh start despite his successes with the team. He would seem to be right up Baltimore’s alley.