DT Linval Joseph, Minnesota Vikings
The Ravens could very well be staring down the loss of Michael Pierce in free agency this offseason. For a defensive line that was pretty shallow last season and struggled at times, the idea of losing one of their best players is a tough pill to swallow. However, Baltimore could find a better value in Joseph as a short-term solution while waiting for young players to develop.
Joseph will turn 32 years old in 2020, which puts a cap on what teams are going to offer him in free agency. But Joseph is still plenty productive, managing three sacks, a forced fumble and 44 combined tackles while getting a very good 71.2 overall grade from PFF last season for the Vikings.
Joseph was once one of the best defensive linemen in the league and while still really solid, he’s starting to slow down. With a potentially smaller market for his services and Joseph maybe looking for another chance at a Super Bowl ring, he might be the ideal — low-cost — answer for the Ravens if Pierce does indeed leave in free agency.