7 XFL players the Ravens could target

With XFL players free to sign with NFL teams, here are seven names the Baltimore Ravens could be interested in during free agency

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CB Deatrick Nichols

Nichols spent the 2018 NFL season being alternately cut then re-signed to the Arizona Cardinals’ active roster. He ended up playing in two games, with his entire workload limited to 11 special teams snaps.

During his time with the Roughnecks, Nichols led the XFL with three interceptions, while also chipping in with 25 total tackles and one quarterback sack.

The Ravens have two All-Pro cornerbacks in Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphreys. But Brandon Carr will not return in 2020 and Jimmy Smith is still a free agent, leaving Baltimore a little thin at the position for their liking. Nichols could offer some depth while also chipping in on special teams. He could even be an option as a slot corner if the Ravens wanted to limit the number of inside snaps taken by Humphrey or if Tavon Young takes a little while to get back up to speed after his season-ending injury last year.