{"id":763512,"date":"2026-02-20T01:31:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T01:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/763512\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T01:31:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T01:31:24","slug":"espn-reveals-stunning-cost-to-fix-glaring-ravens-issue-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/763512\/","title":{"rendered":"ESPN reveals stunning cost to fix glaring Ravens issue"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Baltimore Ravens<\/a> have long been after a stud receiver to pair with Lamar Jackson, and so far, that has led them to Zay Flowers.<\/p>\n

A competent weapon, but many aren’t sure if he’s a true No.1 or if he’ll ever be.<\/p>\n

But with Derrick Henry still rumbling, and Flowers along with Mark Andrews, Jackson still has some nice weapons, but there’s no difference-maker in the passing game.<\/p>\n

Hence, why this offseason, some think the Ravens could go on the lookout for a weapon for Lamar.<\/p>\n

One name that has popped up is Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> star A.J. Brown.<\/p>\n

And ESPN’s Ben Solak, in his proposal, the Ravens send a 2027 second and fourth-round pick in exchange for Brown.<\/p>\n

“One of the clear lessons of the Ravens’ 2025 season was that their current group of pass catchers is insufficient,” Solak wrote<\/a>. “While they might not need to make a move this drastic, they would benefit from having a receiver with size and contested-catch ability — something quarterback Lamar Jackson has never enjoyed in his seven seasons.”<\/p>\n

More:\u00a0Bills’ Joe Brady handed huge 2026 vote of confidence<\/a><\/p>\n

Would Brown work in Baltimore?<\/p>\n

One thing we know about Brown is that he needs targets and catches. In fact, a lot of them.<\/p>\n

With the Ravens having Henry in the backfield, many expect the offense to be run-heavy again, but the thing in Brown’s favor is that aside from Flowers, there aren’t others who will take targets away from him all too often.<\/p>\n

Baltimore’s situation is similar to Philadelphia’s. A star back and another star receiver for Brown to compete with. But at least this time, he will be the No. 1 for the Ravens, and Flowers as a secondary weapon.<\/p>\n

And if all it takes is two 2027 draft picks to get a trade done, I think Baltimore does it in a heartbeat.<\/p>\n

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