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NFL roster-building for the Baltimore Ravens and the other franchises never truly stops. Yes, the NFL draft is long over. Free agency has largely cooled. Most teams already have the foundation of their 90-man offseason roster in place. Still, contenders continue searching for upgrades well into the summer.
That can mean a variety of scenarios worth exploring. That could mean tweaking depth, adding veteran experience, or taking calculated swings on players in need of fresh starts. ESPN recently leaned into that idea by asking several analysts to construct realistic trade proposals for four notable veterans.
The following players were the topic of conversation: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman, Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., and New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Naturally, the Baltimore Ravens found themselves connected to a couple of those scenarios. The immediate questions are about whether the ideas make any sense.
Jeremy Fowler proposed a deal sending Keon Coleman to Baltimore in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Meanwhile, Dan Graziano suggested the Ravens could acquire Bears tight end Cole Kmet for a 2028 third-round selection.
Sure, they're interesting ideas, but are they necessary? That’s harder to argue. The Coleman proposal feels especially strange considering what Baltimore just did during the draft. The Ravens already invested in wide receiver help by selecting Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt.
Those additions came after Baltimore spent recent years trying to get younger, faster, and more explosive around Lamar Jackson. Why would Baltimore immediately block developmental opportunities for those rookies?
Coleman also carries manageable but notable cap hits of roughly $2.7 million in 2026 and over $3.2 million in 2027. Those aren’t outrageous numbers, but they still represent resources committed toward a position that already received offseason attention.
Then comes the Kmet proposal, which makes even less sense. The Ravens simply don’t need another tight end. Not only does Baltimore already feature Mark Andrews, but the organization also drafted Matthew Hibner and Josh Cuevas this offseason.
Kmet is also significantly more expensive financially, carrying a cap hit approaching $7.8 million in 2026 before ballooning above $15 million the following year. That’s a heavy investment for a position group that hardly qualifies as a weakness.
If anything, Baltimore’s more obvious remaining concern sits elsewhere entirely. Perhaps the better idea is to address the center position? That’s the position many Ravens fans continue circling whenever roster conversations arise.
Adding another pass catcher or tight end might sound exciting in theory, but neither move really addresses the most pressing question surrounding this offense. Which is why both proposed trades feel less like realistic roster solutions and more like offseason thought exercises designed simply to generate discussion.
The Ravens have already spent this offseason adding weapons for Lamar Jackson. If Baltimore makes another meaningful move before Week 1, logic suggests it should strengthen the offensive line rather than overcrowd positions where the roster already feels deep.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Two proposed trade ideas feel unnecessary for the Ravens' roster
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That can mean a variety of scenarios worth exploring. That could mean tweaking depth, adding veteran experience, or taking calculated swings on players in need of fresh starts. ESPN recently leaned into that idea by asking several analysts to construct realistic trade proposals for four notable veterans.
The following players were the topic of conversation: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman, Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., and New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Naturally, the Baltimore Ravens found themselves connected to a couple of those scenarios. The immediate questions are about whether the ideas make any sense.
ESPN's proposed Ravens trades raise more questions than excitement
Jeremy Fowler proposed a deal sending Keon Coleman to Baltimore in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Meanwhile, Dan Graziano suggested the Ravens could acquire Bears tight end Cole Kmet for a 2028 third-round selection.
Sure, they're interesting ideas, but are they necessary? That’s harder to argue. The Coleman proposal feels especially strange considering what Baltimore just did during the draft. The Ravens already invested in wide receiver help by selecting Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt.
Those additions came after Baltimore spent recent years trying to get younger, faster, and more explosive around Lamar Jackson. Why would Baltimore immediately block developmental opportunities for those rookies?
Coleman also carries manageable but notable cap hits of roughly $2.7 million in 2026 and over $3.2 million in 2027. Those aren’t outrageous numbers, but they still represent resources committed toward a position that already received offseason attention.
Then comes the Kmet proposal, which makes even less sense. The Ravens simply don’t need another tight end. Not only does Baltimore already feature Mark Andrews, but the organization also drafted Matthew Hibner and Josh Cuevas this offseason.
Kmet is also significantly more expensive financially, carrying a cap hit approaching $7.8 million in 2026 before ballooning above $15 million the following year. That’s a heavy investment for a position group that hardly qualifies as a weakness.
If anything, Baltimore’s more obvious remaining concern sits elsewhere entirely. Perhaps the better idea is to address the center position? That’s the position many Ravens fans continue circling whenever roster conversations arise.
Adding another pass catcher or tight end might sound exciting in theory, but neither move really addresses the most pressing question surrounding this offense. Which is why both proposed trades feel less like realistic roster solutions and more like offseason thought exercises designed simply to generate discussion.
The Ravens have already spent this offseason adding weapons for Lamar Jackson. If Baltimore makes another meaningful move before Week 1, logic suggests it should strengthen the offensive line rather than overcrowd positions where the roster already feels deep.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Two proposed trade ideas feel unnecessary for the Ravens' roster
Continue reading...
