The Baltimore Ravens have one of the top defenses in the NFL heading into the 2024 season and that is with a tumultuous offseason that cost them some key starters.
One of the losses was LB Patrick Queen and one writer thinks a Carolina Panthers starter could be a potential replacement.
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Last Word on Sports’ David Latham believes that Panthers LB Shaq Thompson could be traded once the Panthers drop out of postseason contention and listed the Ravens as one of his “Best Fits.” Latham wrote, “Baltimore didn’t have the resources to adequately replace every departed starter, which means the team is still looking for an adequate replacement for linebacker Patrick Queen.”
Queen left for division rival the Pittsburgh Steelers after having one of the best seasons of his career next to fellow LB Roquan Smith.
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Smith is considered to be one of the best linebackers in the NFL and has become a fan favorite since his arrival in 2022. Smith needs a running mate for the upcoming season and according to Latham, “Fortifying the front seven should be a top priority for the team if they want to slow the elite passing attacks in the AFC.”
The Ravens fancy themselves Super Bowl contenders for the upcoming season and if they want to go farther than the AFC championship game, they need to be ready to take down the top offenses.
“Shaq Thompson might not singlehandedly put this team in the Super Bowl, but a trade would improve the talent of the overall unit and could provide that final push needed to take down Kansas City in January,” Latham advised.
