The 2018 preseason finished with every NFL club playing their Week 4 exhibition. Following shortly thereafter comes nearly 1,200 NFL players losing their jobs with their future floating in purgatory. By September 1, 4:00 p.m. ET, all NFL rosters must be cut down to 53 players. The Ravens are no exception, meaning 36 players shall be cut/waived before the deadline on NFL roster cuts weekend. This final roster will certainly be interesting as multiple depth contributors suffered injuries late in the preseason, leaving the coaches and scouts to cover more tape and decisions than previously expected, I presume. They will ultimately have to decide what to do with Robert Griffin III, also. Whether or not they need him as a backup for Joe Flacco, or if they would prefer a depth players’ value and are confident Lamar Jackson can contribute if called upon in 2018. With whatever happens, Baltimore Beatdown will track every roster move the Ravens make over the next two days with live, up-to-the-minute updates. Cut/Waived players TE Nick Keizer [Zrebiec] [Zrebiec] CB Robertson Daniel G/T Andrew Donnal OL Justin Evans DE Christian LaCouture DB Kai Nacua CB Jackson Porter WR DeVier Posey LS Trent Sieg OL Nico Siragusa [ Rapoport] Rapoport] LB Albert McClellan [ Zrebiec] Zrebiec] OL Randin Crecelius [Tessler] [Tessler] WR Tim White [ Kasinitz] Kasinitz] WR Andre Levrone [Zrebiec] [Zrebiec] OL Maurquice Shakir [Zrebiec] [Zrebiec] OL Cameron Lee [Zrebiec] [Zrebiec] RB De’Lance Turner [Kasinitz] TE Darren Waller [Hensley] [Hensley] WR Breshad Perriman [Schefter] [Schefter] Bronson Kaufusi DE Carl Davis DE Myles Humphrey QB Josh Woodrum RB Mark Thompson RB Gus Edwards TE Vince Mayle FB Christopher Ezeala Waived Injured ILB Alvin Jones Placed on Injured Reserve: DB DeShon Elliott DB Bennett Jackson CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste T Greg Senat Staying on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform: ILB Bam Bradley CB Jaylen Hill WR Quincy Adeboyejo Placed on Reserve/Non-football Injury List<doc-sep>The Baltimore Ravens have just one more preseason game left before they get into the regular season where the games matter. Most of the starting jobs are already assigned, meaning it’s primarily the depth players who are fighting for a roster spot now. Still, there are a few players who might still be on the roster bubble you wouldn’t expect. I’m not saying these players will get cut but they are still options. While these are not the only players who could be traded, they would represent a bit of a shock for a variety of reasons. Let’s break down the entire list one by one. Robert Griffin III | QB: The Ravens aren’t guaranteeing they’re keeping three quarterbacks on this roster. If they decide to only go with two, Griffin is automatically out. Joe Flacco has a massive contract that practically makes him uncuttable and untradeable right now and Baltimore has gone out of their way to show him support this offseason. Jackson is the first-round rookie and isn’t going anywhere either. What would make this shocking is just how good Griffin has played. Despite being out of the league for the 2017 season, he’s looked poised in the pocket behind a rather lackluster backup offensive line. Griffin has known when to run, been able to extend plays with his legs and brought another element to the offense with his mobility. Griffin has also been more accurate with his ball placement than many might remember from his days in Washington. All-in-all, Griffin has matured a lot as a player and should absolutely be in an NFL jersey this season. It just might not be a purple one for Baltimore.<doc-sep>The Baltimore Ravens pretty dramatically need help on their offensive line. We’d gotten a taste of the problem throughout the preseason but against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, it became easily the most glaring issue on the Ravens’ roster right now. With 53-man roster cuts coming over the next week, there are likely going to be a number of players hitting the free agent market to scoop up. But if Baltimore isn’t thrilled with the options coming out, they could always look towards the trading block to try and upgrade their depth. With the trade of linebacker Kamalei Correa, the Ravens now have an additional sixth-round selection that could help them in this quest. I took a look around the league and talked to other editors in the NFL Wire network to see who might be available and came up with these four names. Jamon Brown – OL | Los Angeles Rams Brown is currently suspended two games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, which is part of the reason he’s on this list right now. But if you can look beyond that, Brown offers the type of versatility the Ravens love in their offensive linemen. Brown has been fighting for a starting job at both guard and tackle over the last two years with the Rams. Brown took the starting right guard spot last year, playing more than 1000 snaps for Los Angeles in 2017. Brown’s fighting to keep the role this year and that suspension doesn’t help. Brown isn’t the greatest lineman in the league but he has starting experience and can play at both tackle and guard. Given he’d come in to Baltimore as a depth piece, Brown’s versatility and experience would be exactly what the Ravens are looking for. Keep in mind, Brown started on one of the best offensive lines from last year with the Rams. Also worth mentioning, Baltimore got a good look at Brown this preseason. Not only did the Ravens and Rams face off in a preseason game, there were several days of joint practices to boot. Baltimore likely knows exactly what type of player Brown is and how he could fit into their scheme. He’s in the final year of his rookie deal, meaning this would be a one-year rental with the option to sign him for longer following the season.<doc-sep>
The Baltimore Ravens are in the midst of figuring out their roster. With most of the starting jobs already secured, it’s more of a battle for depth throughout their 53-man roster. As is the case nearly every season for Baltimore, plenty of early- and mid-round draft picks are going to be among those fighting for their jobs. With so much talent potentially getting cut, the Ravens would be wise to dangle some of those players out for trade bait. We’ve already seen Baltimore pull off one trade this week, sending linebacker Kamalei Correa to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft. While trades at this point are often for lower-round returns, it’s far better than simply cutting players and getting nothing in exchange. Related 4 offensive linemen the Ravens could trade for I looked over the roster and found six Ravens players that are likely on the trade block: Robert Griffin III | QB We’ll start off with Griffin since he’s the one that likely holds some of the most trade value in this group. As a quarterback, contract and trade values are naturally elevated a bit earning more than the rest of the league. Griffin has done wonders in Baltimore since joining the team this offseason. He’s put in extra work, been a valuable mentor to rookie Lamar Jackson and put up plays in both training camp and preseason games. While he was out of the league in 2017, looking at his body of work this offseason, you’d never really have guessed. Related 7 possible trade partners for Ravens QB Robert Griffin III Griffin looks more poised than he ever has and is making better decisions with the football both through the air and on the ground. I think Griffin has the tools necessary to be a stopgap starting option for teams in the NFL, especially given some of the players currently in that role for some teams. But his trade value right now is likely best as a primary backup for some teams that desperately need someone experienced to play a game-manager role if their starter gets injured.