Baltimore Ravens’ Orlando Brown Jr. has become one of the better offensive tackles in the league. He’s excelled on the right side since taking over the starting job midway through his rookie season. But with Ronnie Stanley suffering a season-ending ankle injury, Brown was pushed to the left side for 11 games in 2020, giving him a chance to prove his worth on the blindside.
Brown surpassed any expectations at left tackle, earning his second Pro Bowl nod in three years. He allowed just three sacks all season long and was a force both when run blocking and pass protecting, helping solidify Baltimore’s offensive line as they were ravaged by injuries. So it should come as no surprise Brown now wants to be considered a left tackle.
Though more people are coming around to the notion left and right tackles are equally important, left tackles have more notoriety and typically earn more money than their counterparts. Entering the final year of his rookie deal and seemingly adamant about his position, the Ravens should receive interest from teams around the league about acquiring Brown via trade. We’ve even taken a closer look at what trade value Baltimore could get in return for Brown, which makes it a surprisingly attractive option for the Ravens if they’re unable to get him to return for 2021.
There are no guarantees Baltimore is even interested in trading Brown. However, there are a few teams that have the need and the draft capital to make a trade happen.