LB Thomas Davis, Los Angeles Chargers
One of Baltimore’s biggest and most underrated needs this offseason comes at inside linebacker. After watching C.J. Mosley leave in free agency last offseason, the Ravens found they didn’t have his replacement on the roster until they added Josh Bynes before Week 5. Even then, Baltimore ended up sliding a defensive back down to linebacker often in coverage roles to help out. It’s clear entering this offseason that they need to bolster the position with an immediate starter.
At nearly 37 years old, you wouldn’t think Davis would be the answer. But as he proved at the end of his tenure with the Carolina Panthers and last year for the Chargers, he’s still more than capable of handling a coverage role while being a thumper in run support.
Davis is a stop-gap solution and will probably only get looked at after the 2020 NFL draft if Baltimore hasn’t adequately filled the position. But Davis is well known for being a leader in the locker room and on the field with a “play like a Raven” mentality, which could make him a great late pickup.