The Baltimore Ravens have pulled off a sneaky-good trade, acquiring defensive end Dre’Mont Jones from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick. This pick can escalate to a fourth-rounder for the Titans based on certain performance factors.
Jones has been a solid pass rusher in the 2025 season, recording 4.5 sacks through nine games so far. In addition, he has tallied five tackles for loss and nine quarterback hits. What makes this trade particularly beneficial for the Ravens is that they are adding a highly productive pass rusher to their defensive lineup.
Through the 2025 season, only two players on the Ravens’ defense had multiple sacks. Linebacker Tavius Robinson and defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike each have two sacks, while linebackers Trenton Simpson and Mike Green have recorded 1.5 sacks apiece. Simply put, the Ravens needed more firepower on defense, and acquiring Jones provides exactly that.
Baltimore is beginning to see the benefits of their team coming together. After dropping four straight games, they have now secured two consecutive wins. Lamar Jackson’s return to the lineup against the Miami Dolphins was pivotal — the two-time NFL MVP threw for four touchdowns and helped propel the team to a 3-5 record.
Prior to the Dolphins game, Jackson emphasized that the team would treat every game like a season-eliminator, which it technically is at this stage. The Ravens cannot afford another loss and have risen to the occasion so far. Clearly, the organization believes their 3-5 record does not reflect their true potential—and recent performances have supported that belief.
Now, with general manager Eric DeCosta making a significant move to bolster the roster by acquiring Dre’Mont Jones, it wouldn’t be surprising if more reinforcements are on the way. Ravens fans have much to look forward to as the team aims to turn their season around.
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