Ravens’ biggest needs before NFL free agency begins

The Ravens have done a good job of limiting their roster needs but have a few holes they still need to patch up in free agency and the draft

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Interior defensive line

When you look at the Ravens’ depth chart from last year, it doesn’t look like the interior of the defensive line would be a glaring need. However, the playoff loss proved the defensive line could really use some more help, especially with Michael Pierce ready to hit free agency.

Barring Baltimore bringing back Pierce, they’ll need to find a stout run-stuffing defensive tackle to replace his 483 defensive snaps (49%). It’s also worth looking to the future on Brandon Williams as well, who is 31 years old and in the final two years of his contract at more than $14 million cap hits in both seasons.

Even if Pierce returns, finding some more depth behind the starters would be wise. Daylon Mack was a healthy scratch for most of last season before heading to injured reserve later in the season. While he could take a leap forward in 2020, betting on that could bite the Ravens come the regular season.