The Baltimore Ravens need to focus on the trenches this offseason

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 19: Tyler Huntley #2 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after his rushing touchdown with Bradley Bozeman #77 in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at M&T Bank Stadium on December 19, 2021, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Center, Tackle, Guard

The offensive line, in general, needs to be a priority this offseason. Bradley Bozeman, who converted from guard to center, is a pending free agent this year and the Baltimore Ravens could go in a different direction at the center position if they don’t re-sign him.

Ronnie Stanley attempted to come back in 2021 after he suffered a season-ending injury in the middle of the 2020 season. He clearly wasn’t right in Week 1 and was shut down for the rest of the year. A fully healthy Stanley is what they desperately need but something they can’t bank on again for another year.

Alejandro Villanueva was signed last offseason but after Stanley was ruled out for the season, he had to move to left tackle from right tackle and it is clear that they will need to draft one early. His poor play led to more than a handful of sacks and is likely not the veteran they want to keep.

The Ravens did also sign Ja’Wuan James in 2021, but he was also dealing with an injury at the time and missed all last year. Patrick Mekari showed some versatility and switched to right tackle from guard/center but he also missed time with an injury (was re-signed to a 3-year extension).

Kevin Zeitler was a bright spot at right guard but the left guard position can use some more competition. Ben Powers, Tyre Phillips, and Ben Cleveland were either hurt or were only spot starters that struggled at times.

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