Buchanan's Return Boosts Ravens' Defense

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines. Right here on NFL News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Teddy Buchanan suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament late in last season, which sideline him for the rest of the year. The injury hit the team's run defense hard, especially in key match-ups. Now, he's walking normally and living a regular life right on track to return for training camp this summer. The Ravens struggled without him, missing defensive tackle just a moderate week at times too, but they still stopped the run effectively when Buchanan was. Healthy. A misspeel goal in week 18 by kicker Tyler Loop added to the frustration heading into the playoffs. Fans have mixed feelings after a season of defensive ups and downs, longing for the glory days of dominant units at M&T Bank Stadium. Rhoquan Smith remains the defensive leader, but Buchanan's return could spark excitement. Under new defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver,

1:01the team plans more blitz packages featuring Buchanan alongside newly signed defensive end tray, Hendrickson. This should boost pressure on quarterbacks and fix the past defense, which ranked near the bottom early last year. Buchanan faces intensive therapy to rebuild his lower body strength, positioning him perfectly against speedy tight ends and running backs. If he regains form, the Raven's second level defense looks much stronger for the upcoming season. This episode is supported by our sponsor, see details in the description. No ear buds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM