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The Baltimore Ravens went into this offseason with a pretty clearly defined mission. After getting run all over by the Tennessee Titans and being booted from the playoffs, Baltimore obviously wanted to revamp its defensive line and ability to defend the run. They took little time in addressing the issues this offseason and outside linebacker Matthew Judon is pretty happy with the results.
Before free agency even started, Baltimore pulled off a trade for Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell, inking him to a short contract extension to lower his cap hit as well. While a deal for former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Michael Brockers fell through, the Ravens went back to free agency and picked up former Denver Broncos defensive tackle Derek Wolfe instead.
“I thought it was huge as a defense,” Judon said in a video conference with reporters Monday. “We kind of lost a couple of guys in the middle. Then we went and traded for Calais [Campbell] and then we signed Derek Wolfe in free agency.”
Though both are stout against the run, they also bring some upside as pass rushers too. The moves should give Baltimore an interior pass rush, something it’s lacked for years now while bringing even more experience to the roster.
“Both of those players, their resumes speak for themselves,” Judon continued. “They know how to get to the quarterback; they know how to make plays, and they also know how to make plays in big games. You don’t really need to talk about guys like that, because you just turn on the tape and you can see them.”
With the Ravens performing so well last year, they feel close to a Super Bowl. Those windows don’t stay open for long, and with Judon and Wolfe only signed through the 2020 season, Baltimore is betting on its newest defensive additions getting them over the hump to Super Bowl LV.
“I think they’re just going to fit in perfectly,” said Judon.
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