The Baltimore Ravens have gone through a very trying and unconventional offseason, one that’s been highlighted by quarterback Lamar Jackson at every turn. The situation between Jackson and Baltimore has been one that everyone in NFL circles continues to monitor, with no end in sight at the moment.
When listing off players who could be shopped before the 2023 NFL draft, Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports named the Ravens as a logical fit for two star wide receivers. The first player Benjamin mentions for Baltimore is Arizona Cardinals wideout DeAndre Hopkins, who he says is one of the most obvious trade candidates of the 2023 offseason.
“One of the most obvious trade candidates of the offseason, Hopkins remains an elite technician when healthy, but he’s missed 15 games the last two years and is due almost $30M at age 31 this upcoming season. Kyler Murray needs weapons like anyone, but 2023 is a true transition year for Arizona as Jonathan Gannon remakes the culture. Marquise Brown is also in tow and eligible for an extension, and Hopkins, whose exit would save an instant $8.9M, still profiles as a borderline No. 1 for a contender.”
He then mentions Denver Broncos pass catcher Cortland Sutton, who he says is a more proven commodity than his partner in Jerry Jeudy.
“Sutton’s fellow wideout Jerry Jeudy has been a more frequent subject of trade rumors, but we’re inclined to think Sean Payton is OK being patient with the former first-rounder, who’s just 23 and can easily be retained through 2024. Sutton, on the other hand, is a more proven commodity but due $17M+ in each of the next three years. Dealing him would save Denver $6.8M right away.”