Ravens Trade for Payne, Boost Defense

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The Baltimore Ravens are looking to shake up their defense this off-season with a potential

trade for Washington commander's defensive tackle, Doran.

Pain.

After some trade misses earlier, this move could fill a key gap on the line where they've

struggled with injuries and depth.

Pain, a first-round pick from 2018, brings veteran experience as a reliable starter.

Pain has played in 130 games, starting 124, with solid career numbers like 432 tackles,

37 Sacks, and a Pro Bowl nod in 2022.

His pass rushes dip lately, but he's still strong against the run and versatile enough

to play nose tackle or shift toward the edge.

Ravens fans would welcome the boost, especially with stars like Namdi Madu Buike and Broderick

Washington Jr.

banged up heading into 20.

26.

Their current group relies heavily on Travis Jones, and adding a day one starter like

Pain could stabilize things right away.

The proposed deal sends Pain and a 2026th round pick to Baltimore in exchange for a 2026

third-rounder and a 2027th-sixth-rounder.

His final contract year carries a hefty cap hit of nearly $28 million, so they need

to rework it to fit.

This swap might cost the mid-round pick, but it could pay off big for a defense rebuilding

after a tough season, giving the Ravens immediate help.

Without gutting their draft plans...