Ravens vs. Cardinals preview: Jackson vs. Murray headlines NFL Week 2
By Andrew Kim
Terrell Suggs will make his return to Baltimore as a member of the Arizona Cardinals. He had a great debut with his new team, sacking Stafford twice in Week 1. He will look to sack his former teammate as him and Chandler Jones, who also had a sack last week, will have to account for Jackson’s speed.
Michael Crabtree will likely make his debut for the Cardinals this week, taking on his former team. Crabtree, after signing with the Ravens, was cut this offseason as he struggled with drops. Ravens safety Tony Jefferson is also facing the former team that released him after the 2016 season.
Jefferson is now paired with former Seattle Seahawk Earl Thomas and even though Thomas had a pick in his debut with the Ravens, Jefferson saved a touchdown against Miami and had two solo tackles.
Before the 2019 NFL season began, the Ravens lost their starting slot cornerback Tavon Young due to a neck injury and was placed on season-ending injured reserve. Now, with Jimmy Smith out with a knee sprain, the Ravens could make a move to add depth or a potential starter at cornerback.
Marlon Humphrey and Brandon Carr are set on the outside but the problem is at slot cornerback. Anthony Averett and Cyrus Jones have had some ups and downs but if the Ravens want an upgrade, Minkah Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) would be a versatile piece in the Ravens defense who would make a ton of sense.
Even though it would most likely be pricey, in terms of draft capital, it would be a move they should consider. More likely, they will elevate Maurice Canady from the practice squad as he has the experience, but he is more of a depth addition.