News Summary
The Baltimore Ravens have traded linebacker Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers. The move, which includes a 2027 seventh-round pick, is aimed at reshaping the team’s struggling defense. In return, the Ravens receive safety Alohi Gilman and a 2026 fifth-round pick. Oweh, who recorded 10 sacks in the 2024 season, has struggled this year, prompting the Ravens to seek depth and savings against their salary cap. Gilman is expected to bolster the defense as the Ravens strive to improve their record following a rocky start to the season.
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The Baltimore Ravens have traded outside linebacker Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers in a move that will reshape the team’s defensive lineup. In the trade, the Ravens will also send a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Chargers, while receiving safety Alohi Gilman and a 2026 fifth-round pick in return. The completion of the trade is pending physicals for both players.
Oweh, who has spent the first five years of his career with the Ravens, played in 67 games with 25 starts. The highlight of his tenure came during the 2024 season, in which he recorded a career-high 10 sacks. However, the beginning of the 2025 season has not been as fruitful, as Oweh has yet to secure any sacks in the first five games, accumulating just 10 tackles and five quarterback hits.
This trade marks a significant shift for the Ravens, who have recently focused on practice squad signings. The Ravens currently lack depth in their pass rush, heavily relying on veteran Kyle Van Noy for production. Oweh, who was selected 31st overall in the first round of the 2021 draft, was traded not only to improve the team’s lineup but also to save $8 million against their salary cap, as he was set to be a free agent after the season.
In addition to Oweh, the Ravens are hoping that Gilman will help strengthen their struggling defense. Gilman, a sixth-round pick in 2020, has been a full-time starter since 2023 and has registered 22 tackles and three passes defended in five games this season. Throughout his career, he has accumulated five interceptions and 21 passes defended across 73 games.
The Ravens’ defense has had a rocky start to the season, allowing a league-high 177 points, averaging 35.4 points per game through their first five games. The team has had trouble with their pass rush, amassing just six sacks during that stretch, with Oweh’s role diminishing as he has only been on the field for 45% of the snaps so far this season.
In a further effort to reinforce their defensive unit, the Ravens signed safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to their practice squad just hours before announcing the trade for Gilman. The Ravens are facing injuries to key players such as Kyle Hamilton and Roquan Smith, and they hope Gilman can provide much-needed support to their banged-up secondary.
This trade is the Ravens’ first significant moves of the regular season, signaling a willingness to make necessary adjustments following a disappointing start. As the Ravens continue to seek improvements on both sides of the ball, this transaction reflects the ongoing changes within the organization amid a challenging season.
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