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NEW ORLEANS, LA – AUGUST 31: Marlon Humphrey #29 of the Baltimore Ravens warming up before a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 31, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ravens defeated the Saints 14-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

team. 26. . CB, Baltimore. . Marlon Humphrey.

After navigating through the offseason without facing third-degree burglary charges for allegedly stealing a phone charger, Marlon Humphrey is set to be one of the Ravens outside cornerbacks in 2018.

Starting just five games last season Humphrey came down with two interceptions in the second half of the season. His playing time was increased after Jimmy Smith tore his achillies in December, and Smith’s availability for week one is still an unknown.

If the season started today, it’s likely Humphrey’s would line up opposite of Brandon Carr, who had four interceptions in his first year with the Ravens. Tavon Young will return from an ACL injury, and the Ravens also have rookie Anthony Averett, who played with Humphrey at Alabama.

Taking playing time away from a healthy Carr and Smith would be tough with their seven combined picks last year, but Baltimore has a lot invested into Humphrey.

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