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The Giants acquired defensive lineman C.J. Okoye from Baltimore for a 2028 seventh-round pick, with the deal finalized during roster cutdowns. Okoye appeared in 13 games for the Ravens in 2025 and reunites with head coach John Harbaugh and defensive line coach Dennis Johnson. New York gets the current-read edge because a distant seventh is a small price for a young developmental lineman with real NFL snaps and direct scheme familiarity.
Kansas City acquired rookie offensive tackle Diego Pounds from Baltimore on August 29, 2026. Baltimore's return is a conditional Day 3 selection that can land in either the 2027 or 2028 draft depending on which Chiefs picks are available after the season. Kansas City adds a developmental tackle who impressed in the preseason, while Baltimore converts an undrafted signing into draft capital. That conversion gives the Ravens the stronger current grade.
San Francisco 49ers acquired 2026 5th round pick (154th overall, Jaden Dugger) and a 2027 6th round pick from Baltimore Ravens for 2026 4th round pick (133rd overall, Matthew Hibner). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Baltimore acquired Dre'Mont Jones from Tennessee on November 4, 2025, for a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick that settled at No. 142 and became Fernando Carmona. Jones produced 2.5 sacks in nine Ravens games, giving Baltimore useful veteran pass-rush snaps without an expensive price. Tennessee converted a short-term veteran into a fifth-round selection. With real value on both sides and no major separator, the deal remains even.
Philadelphia acquired Jaire Alexander and a 2027 seventh-round pick from Baltimore for a 2026 sixth-rounder, but Alexander never played a snap for the Eagles after the trade and was placed on the Reserve/Retired list less than two weeks later. Baltimore still secured pick No. 211, later used on Ryan Eckley. Philadelphia later recovered money and cap credit, softening the damage, but the football return clearly favors the Ravens.
Los Angeles acquired edge rusher Odafe Oweh and a 2027 seventh-round pick from Baltimore for safety Alohi Gilman and a 2026 fifth-rounder. Oweh then delivered 7.5 sacks in 12 games for the Chargers, giving the deal immediate impact at a premium position. Baltimore still recovered a veteran defensive back and pick No. 162, used on Chandler Rivers, which keeps the Ravens' grade respectable.
Baltimore Ravens acquired 2025 5th round pick (141st overall, Carson Vinson) and 2025 6th round pick (178th overall, Bilhal Kone) from Tennessee Titans for 2025 4th round pick (136th overall, Elic Ayomanor) and 2025 6th round pick (183rd overall, Marcus Harris). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
The Jets received pick No. 176 in the 2025 draft and a 2026 sixth-rounder from Baltimore for pick No. 186 and a 2026 fifth-rounder. New York used No. 176 on Tyler Baron, while Baltimore used No. 186 on Tyler Loop; the future selections later became part of additional draft movement. The exchange paired a ten-slot current move with a one-round future adjustment, supporting an Even Trade and matching C grades.
Baltimore acquired veteran cornerback Tre'Davious White and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Rams for a 2026 seventh-round pick. White appeared in seven regular-season games for the Ravens and provided experienced secondary depth without requiring meaningful draft capital. Los Angeles recovered a slightly earlier late-round selection for a player outside its plans, but Baltimore received the more useful immediate football value.
Carolina sent Diontae Johnson and a 2025 sixth-round pick to Baltimore for a 2025 fifth-round pick, effectively moving up a round while exiting a short-lived receiver relationship. Johnson caught only one pass for six yards as a Raven, was suspended after refusing to enter a game and was waived in December. The Panthers therefore gained the better draft position while Baltimore received almost no usable return.
The Jets acquired veteran tackle Morgan Moses and pick No. 134, used on Braelon Allen, while Baltimore received picks 113 and 218 for Devontez Walker and Devin Leary. Moses started 14 games for New York in 2024 and Allen supplied 482 yards from scrimmage as a rookie. Walker has flashed big-play ability, scoring four touchdowns on seven career catches through 2025, which improves Baltimore’s return but still leaves the Jets ahead.
Cleveland Browns acquired 2024 6th round pick (206th overall, Nathaniel Watson) from Baltimore Ravens for 2023 7th round pick (229th overall, Andrew Vorhees). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
The Jets sent Baltimore a 2024 seventh-round pick for veteran safety Chuck Clark. Clark tore his ACL before playing in 2023, but New York re-signed him and received 12 starts, 69 tackles, a sack and an interception in 2024. Baltimore used No. 228 on center Nick Samac and also gained cap space. The injury delayed New York's payoff, yet one starting season for a seventh-rounder still gives the Jets a slight edge.
Baltimore acquired Roquan Smith from Chicago at the 2022 deadline for A.J. Klein, a 2023 second-round pick and a 2023 fifth-rounder. Smith quickly became the centerpiece of the Ravens defense and earned top-level honors after the move. Chicago used the premium pick on Gervon Dexter and added Noah Sewell, so the Bears recovered meaningful young talent, but Baltimore obtained the proven star and won the deal.
Arizona acquired Marquise Brown and pick No. 100 from Baltimore for the 23rd pick in the 2022 draft. Baltimore immediately traded down to No. 25 and added No. 130, turning those selections into Tyler Linderbaum and Jordan Stout. Brown gave Arizona useful receiving production but stayed only two seasons, while Linderbaum became a foundational Ravens center. Baltimore's downstream return makes this a clear Ravens win.
Buffalo sent picks 25 and 130 to Baltimore to move up two spots for cornerback Kaiir Elam. The Ravens stayed in the first round and drafted center Tyler Linderbaum, then used No. 130 on punter Jordan Stout. Linderbaum made three consecutive Pro Bowls from 2023 through 2025, and Stout earned his first in 2025. Elam started only 12 games for Buffalo before being traded to Dallas. Baltimore won overwhelmingly.
New York Giants acquired Ben Bredeson, 2022 5th round pick (173rd overall, Marcus McKethan) and 2023 7th round pick (240th overall subsequently traded, Derek Parish) from Baltimore Ravens for 2022 4th round pick (110th overall, Daniel Faalele). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Miami acquired offensive lineman Greg Mancz and a 2022 seventh-round pick from Baltimore for a 2022 sixth-round pick. The selections became No. 224, used by Miami on Cameron Goode, and No. 196, used by Baltimore on Tyler Badie. The recorded outcome favors the Even Trade side only to the degree reflected by the grades, with the long-term result driven by what the acquired players and picks actually produced.
New England Patriots acquired Shaun Wade from Baltimore Ravens for 2022 7th round pick (224th overall subsequently traded, Cameron Goode) and 2023 5th round pick (148th overall subsequently traded, Noah Sewell). The overall result favors Baltimore Ravens over New England Patriots.
Arizona sent picks 160 and a 2022 fourth to Baltimore for Nos. 136 and 210, selecting Marco Wilson and Victor Dimukeje. Wilson started extensively over his first three seasons and intercepted three passes in 2022 before being released late in 2023; Dimukeje developed into a useful rotational edge defender. Baltimore's Shaun Wade was traded before his rookie season, while Charlie Kolar became a reserve tight end with 30 catches for 409 yards through 2025. Arizona received more total defensive value.
Kansas City acquired Orlando Brown Jr., a second-round pick that became Nick Bolton, and later pick value from Baltimore for a package built around the No. 31 pick. Brown gave the Chiefs immediate left tackle help, started on a Super Bowl champion, and Bolton became a major defensive piece. Baltimore got useful value with Odafe Oweh, but Kansas City landed the stronger championship-era return.
Jacksonville Jaguars acquired 2022 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Daniel Hardy) from Baltimore Ravens for Josh Oliver. The overall result favors Baltimore Ravens over Jacksonville Jaguars.
Minnesota sent Yannick Ngakoue to Baltimore after only six games, receiving a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 fifth. The Ravens got three sacks in nine regular-season games before Ngakoue left in free agency. Minnesota used the third-rounder on Patrick Jones II, who recorded 12 sacks across four Vikings seasons, including seven in 2024, while the fifth became part of later draft movement. The Vikings clearly recovered more value.
Minnesota Vikings acquired 2020 7th round pick (225th overall, Kenny Willekes) and 2021 5th round pick (168th overall, Zach Davidson) from Baltimore Ravens for 2020 6th round pick (201st overall, James Proche) and 2020 7th round pick (219th overall, Geno Stone). The overall result favors Baltimore Ravens over Minnesota Vikings.
New England moved up for No. 60 and also received No. 129, sending Baltimore picks No. 71 and No. 98. The Patriots selected Joshua Uche at 60, while the Ravens landed Justin Madubuike at 71 and Malik Harrison at 98. Uche produced a breakout pass-rushing season, but Madubuike became a Pro Bowl and All-Pro defensive tackle and a long-term defensive cornerstone for Baltimore.
Pittsburgh sent Baltimore a 2021 fifth-round pick for defensive lineman Chris Wormley and a 2021 seventh-rounder. Wormley became a useful Steelers rotational lineman and produced a career-best seven sacks in 2021, while Pittsburgh used the seventh-round selection on punter Pressley Harvin III. Baltimore moved the fifth-round asset again, but its downstream return did not match the multi-season service Pittsburgh received from both incoming pieces.
Atlanta sent picks No. 55 and No. 157 to Baltimore for tight end Hayden Hurst and pick No. 134, which the Falcons used on Jaylinn Hawkins. Hurst gave Atlanta two productive seasons, but Baltimore used No. 55 on J.K. Dobbins and converted the fifth-rounder into additional trade value. The Ravens gained the stronger long-term return while Atlanta received a useful short-term starter.
Baltimore acquired Calais Campbell from Jacksonville for the 157th pick in the 2020 draft. Campbell spent three seasons with the Ravens, appearing in 41 games with 113 tackles, 11 sacks and 36 quarterback hits while making the 2020 Pro Bowl and serving as a defensive leader. Jacksonville used the fifth-round pick on safety Daniel Thomas, who became a durable special-teams contributor but only a spot defensive starter. Baltimore received considerably more impact.
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The Rams traded cornerback Marcus Peters to Baltimore in October 2019 for linebacker Kenny Young and a 2020 fifth-round pick. Los Angeles was reshaping its secondary before acquiring Jalen Ramsey, while Baltimore needed an impact corner immediately for a contending defense. The Baltimore Ravens produced the stronger realized return, supporting the Baltimore Ravens Win verdict.
New England Patriots acquired Jermaine Eluemunor and 2020 6th round pick (207th overall subsequently traded, Isaiah Hodgins) from Baltimore Ravens for 2020 4th round pick (129th overall subsequently traded, Cameron Clark). The overall result favors Baltimore Ravens over New England Patriots.
Minnesota sent Baltimore a 2020 fifth-round pick for kicker-punter Kaare Vedvik after a strong 2019 preseason showing. The Vikings were searching for stability in the kicking operation, while the Ravens had Justin Tucker and Sam Koch entrenched and could afford to sell a developmental specialist. The Baltimore Ravens produced the stronger realized return, supporting the Baltimore Ravens Win verdict.
New York Jets acquired Alex Lewis from Baltimore Ravens for 2020 7th round pick (225th overall subsequently traded, Kenny Willekes). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Minnesota sent pick No. 93 to Baltimore and received Nos. 102, 191 and 193. The Vikings selected Alexander Mattison, Marcus Epps and Oli Udoh, extracting several seasons of useful roster value from the three selections. Mattison served as Dalvin Cook’s primary backup before becoming the starter in 2023, while Udoh provided multi-position offensive-line depth. Baltimore used No. 93 on Miles Boykin, whose receiving impact remained limited.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired 2019 1st round pick (22nd overall, Andre Dillard) from Baltimore Ravens for 2019 1st round pick (25th overall, Marquise Brown), 2019 4th round pick (127th overall, Iman Marshall) and 2019 6th round pick (197th overall, Trace McSorley). The overall result favors Baltimore Ravens over Philadelphia Eagles.
Denver acquired Joe Flacco for a fourth-round pick, but the move did not solve the quarterback problem. Baltimore converted a departing veteran into useful draft value.
Green Bay Packers acquired 2020 7th round pick (242nd overall, Jonathan Garvin) from Baltimore Ravens for Ty Montgomery. Green Bay Packers received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Green Bay Packers Win verdict.
Baltimore Ravens acquired 2019 6th round pick (191st overall subsequently traded, Marcus Epps) from Tennessee Titans for Kamalei Correa. The overall result favors Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans over Baltimore Ravens.
Baltimore Ravens acquired 2018 5th round pick (162nd overall, Jordan Lasley) and 2018 6th round pick (215th overall, Bradley Bozeman) from Tennessee Titans for 2018 5th round pick (152nd overall, Dane Cruikshank). Baltimore Ravens received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Baltimore Ravens Win verdict.
Kansas City sent Baltimore picks No. 86 and No. 122 to move up to No. 75 and select defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi. Kansas City moved up for Derrick Nnadi, a durable interior defender who became part of multiple championship teams. Baltimore moved back and landed Mark Andrews plus Kenny Young. Andrews became a first-team All-Pro, multi-time Pro Bowler and one of the most productive receivers in Ravens history. Nnadi made the deal worthwhile for Kansas City, but Andrews creates the decisive edge.
Oakland sent Baltimore picks No. 75, No. 152 and No. 212 to move up to No. 65 and select tackle Brandon Parker. Oakland traded three picks to move to No. 65 for Brandon Parker, who became a useful swing tackle and made 33 starts for the Raiders. Baltimore turned the package into a chain that included Mark Andrews and Bradley Bozeman, with Andrews becoming a first-team All-Pro and one of the franchise's leading receivers. The Ravens extracted dramatically more long-term value.
Baltimore moved from No. 22 to No. 25 in 2018, sending Tennessee a sixth-rounder and receiving a fourth-round pick. The Ravens selected Hayden Hurst at No. 25 and later used the acquired fourth-round asset in the package that brought back the 32nd pick for Lamar Jackson. Hurst himself was eventually traded to Atlanta for valuable draft capital. Tennessee selected Rashaan Evans, a four-year starting linebacker, producing a solid but less expansive return.
Buffalo moved from No. 22 to No. 16 for linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, sending Baltimore a third-round pick and swapping a fifth-rounder into the deal. Edmunds became an immediate starter, made two Pro Bowls and spent five seasons directing the Bills’ defense. Baltimore’s return became even larger through subsequent moves, helping create the picks used on Hayden Hurst, Mark Andrews, Kenny Young and other players while also feeding the later Lamar Jackson trade package.
Baltimore's trade up for Lamar Jackson gave the Ravens a two-time MVP without paying a massive draft price. Philadelphia received useful value that became real contributors, but Baltimore landed the rare quarterback who changed the shape of the franchise. The Ravens won because Jackson became a unique offensive centerpiece. Philadelphia made a defensible pick-value move, but Baltimore acquired the player who remade its offense.
Jacksonville Jaguars acquired 2019 7th round pick (236th overall subsequently traded, John Ursua) from Baltimore Ravens for Luke Bowanko. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Arizona traded offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom to Baltimore in September 2017 for a conditional 2018 seventh-round pick. The condition was not met, so no draft selection ultimately moved to the Cardinals. Bergstrom appeared in four games for Baltimore before being released later that season. The deal therefore produced little lasting value for either club, and the historical record should preserve the conditional right without falsely treating pick No. 238 as conveyed.
Jacksonville jumped from No. 38 to No. 36 for Myles Jack, sending Baltimore No. 38 and No. 146. Jack became a long-term Jaguars starter and made the move worthwhile. Baltimore still won the value battle: it later moved No. 38 again and used No. 146 on Matt Judon, who developed into a Pro Bowl edge defender and recorded 34.5 sacks for the Ravens.
Miami sent picks No. 42 and No. 107 to Baltimore to move up four spots for Xavien Howard. Howard became a four-time Pro Bowler, a first-team All-Pro and one of the league's most productive interception creators during his Dolphins tenure. Baltimore drafted Kamalei Correa and Chris Moore with the return; both became NFL contributors, but neither approached Howard's impact. Miami turned a modest trade-up into a franchise-level defensive back.
Miami traded cornerback Will Davis to Baltimore for a conditional 2016 seventh-round pick that became No. 227. Davis appeared in only two games before tearing his ACL in October 2015 and played just a handful of games for Baltimore overall. Miami later packaged the acquired pick in a draft-day move that helped the Dolphins select Jakeem Grant. Turning a departing depth corner into usable draft leverage gave Miami the better result.
Arizona moved down three spots in the 2015 second round, sending No. 55 to Baltimore for Nos. 58 and 158. The Ravens selected tight end Maxx Williams, while the Cardinals landed edge rusher Markus Golden and later used the fifth-rounder on Shaquille Riddick. Williams became a useful NFL tight end, but Golden's pass-rush production gave Arizona the strongest outcome by a wide margin.
Denver Broncos acquired Gino Gradkowski and 2016 5th round pick (144th overall, Connor McGovern) from Baltimore Ravens for 2016 4th round pick (130th overall, Alex Lewis). Baltimore Ravens received the stronger long-term football value, matching the Baltimore Ravens Win verdict.
Baltimore Ravens come out ahead in this trade. The final grade profile (Detroit Lions C-, Baltimore Ravens B) supports the existing verdict and gives the winning side the cleaner value result.
Dallas acquired Rolando McClain and a 2015 seventh-round pick for a conditional 2015 sixth-rounder. McClain returned from retirement and immediately started 12 games for a 12-4 Cowboys team, providing badly needed linebacker play. Baltimore’s sixth-round selection became No. 204, Darren Waller, while Dallas’ seventh became Laurence Gibson. Waller’s later stardom came after Baltimore released him, so Dallas retains the stronger team-specific return.
This remains an even trade. The final grade profile (Cleveland Browns C, Baltimore Ravens C) shows a balanced result, with neither side creating enough separation to claim a clear win.
Baltimore acquired center Jeremy Zuttah for a 2015 fifth-round pick and received 41 starts over three seasons, including Pro Bowl recognition in 2016. Tampa Bay used the pick on receiver Kenny Bell, who never appeared in a regular-season game for the Buccaneers. The Ravens solved a starting-line need at a minimal draft cost, while Tampa Bay received virtually no on-field return.
Miami acquired veteran tackle Bryant McKinnie from Baltimore in October 2013 for a conditional 2015 seventh-round pick. The condition was triggered when McKinnie made ten starts for the Dolphins, so Miami did receive needed short-term line help. Baltimore, however, had already replaced him and recovered an asset that later became part of the Haloti Ngata trade package. The Ravens get a narrow edge rather than a landslide.
Jacksonville dealt left tackle Eugene Monroe to Baltimore for 2014 fourth- and fifth-round selections that became Aaron Colvin and Chris Smith. Monroe immediately filled a major Ravens need and later re-signed, but injuries limited the long-term payoff. Colvin developed into a multi-year starter for the Jaguars and Smith added rotational pass-rush value. The quantity and duration of Jacksonville’s return give the Jaguars a modest hindsight edge.
Indianapolis and Baltimore exchanged two players on the edge of their respective rosters in August 2013: the Colts received receiver and returner David Reed, while the Ravens acquired running back Delone Carter. Neither side produced lasting value. Baltimore waived Carter before the regular season, and Indianapolis waived Reed in November after a limited special-teams role. With no draft capital involved and little meaningful production, an even grade fits.
Indianapolis traded center A.Q. Shipley to Baltimore for a conditional 2014 seventh-round pick that became No. 232, used on tackle Ulrick John. Shipley appeared in all 16 games for the Ravens in 2013 and started the final nine before being waived the next summer. John spent his rookie year on injured reserve and never played a regular-season snap for Indianapolis, leaving Baltimore with the better realized return.
Seattle Seahawks received 2013 2nd round pick (62nd overall, Christine Michael), 2013 5th round pick (165th overall subsequently traded, Sam Martin) and 2013 6th round pick (199th overall subsequently traded, Theo Riddick). Baltimore Ravens received 2013 2nd round pick (56th overall, Arthur Brown). The final review favors Seattle Seahawks because that return produced stronger long-term football value.
San Francisco acquired Anquan Boldin from Baltimore for a sixth-round pick immediately after Boldin helped the Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII. He became the 49ers’ leading receiver in 2013 with 85 catches, 1,179 yards and seven touchdowns, then re-signed and remained productive for two more seasons. Baltimore’s pick No. 199 was moved in another draft trade. The enormous difference in direct team value makes this a decisive 49ers win.
Baltimore sent picks No. 91 and No. 164 to Atlanta to move up seven spots for Bernard Pierce. Pierce immediately became Ray Rice's primary backup and contributed 532 rushing yards as a rookie during the Ravens' Super Bowl championship season. Atlanta selected Lamar Holmes and Jonathan Massaquoi, both of whom provided some starting or rotational snaps. The Falcons found usable players, but Pierce's early production on a title team gives Baltimore the stronger return.
Minnesota moved back into the first round for Harrison Smith, who became a long-term defensive leader and one of the best safeties in franchise history. Baltimore received Courtney Upshaw and Gino Gradkowski, two real contributors, including a starter on a championship defense. The Vikings won, but the Ravens' former D grade ignored meaningful return value.
Buffalo moved veteran receiver Lee Evans to Baltimore for a 2012 fourth-round pick that became cornerback Ron Brooks. Evans played only nine regular-season games for the Ravens and caught four passes for 74 yards before his Baltimore tenure ended. Brooks became a multi-year depth and special-teams contributor, giving Buffalo the better return even though the pick did not become a major starter.
Philadelphia moved down five spots in the third round and received an extra sixth-round choice, then used that bonus pick on Jason Kelce. Kelce started all 193 games of his Eagles career, made seven Pro Bowls, earned six first-team All-Pro selections and won a Super Bowl. Baltimore got tackle Jah Reid, making this one of the clearest draft-day trade wins in Eagles history.
St. Louis acquired receiver Mark Clayton and a 2011 seventh-round pick from Baltimore for a 2011 sixth-rounder. Clayton started fast with 23 catches for 306 yards and two touchdowns in five games before a knee injury ended his 2010 season, then barely played in 2011. Baltimore used No. 180 on Tyrod Taylor, who became a four-year backup and later a long-time NFL starter elsewhere, giving the Ravens the better result.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired Antwan Barnes from Baltimore Ravens for 2011 7th round pick (225th overall, Anthony Allen). Philadelphia Eagles received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Philadelphia Eagles Win verdict.
Baltimore Ravens acquired Josh Wilson from Seattle Seahawks for 2011 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Doug Hogue). Baltimore Ravens received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Baltimore Ravens Win verdict.
Washington Commanders acquired John Beck from Baltimore Ravens for Doug Dutch. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Denver sent Baltimore three picks, Nos. 43, 70 and 114, to move up to No. 25 in 2010 and select Tim Tebow. Tebow produced a memorable 2011 playoff run and an overtime postseason win, but he lasted only two seasons in Denver. Baltimore turned the package into Sergio Kindle, Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta. Kindle was a miss, yet Dickson and Pitta became productive tight ends. The Ravens received the broader long-term return.
Baltimore acquired Anquan Boldin and a fifth-round pick for third- and fourth-round selections, then watched Boldin become a dependable playoff receiver and a central figure in the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII championship. Arizona used the third-rounder on Andre Roberts and later moved the fourth-round pick, receiving some useful value but no comparable star. The fifth-rounder Baltimore received became Arthur Jones, adding another contributor to an already lopsided return.
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New England acquired linebacker Prescott Burgess from Baltimore for a conditional 2010 seventh-round pick. The existing record incorrectly adds a 2009 third-round pick. Burgess was inactive for his only Patriots game and was waived six days after the trade, so the condition was not satisfied and Baltimore received no draft compensation. Burgess soon returned to the Ravens, leaving the transaction effectively without lasting value for either side.
Green Bay Packers acquired Derrick Martin from Baltimore Ravens for Tony Moll. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Denver Broncos received 2009 5th round pick (141st overall, Kenny McKinley). Baltimore Ravens received 2009 5th round pick (149th overall, Davon Drew) and 2009 6th round pick (185th overall, Cedric Peerman). The final review favors Baltimore Ravens because that return produced stronger practical football value.
New England Patriots acquired 2009 4th round pick (123rd overall, Rich Ohrnberger) and 2009 6th round pick (198th overall, Jake Ingram) from Baltimore Ravens for 2009 5th round pick (137th overall, Jason Phillips) and 2009 5th round pick (141st overall subsequently traded, Kenny McKinley). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Baltimore moved from No. 26 to No. 23, adding a fifth-round pick to select tackle Michael Oher. Oher started every game in five Ravens seasons and was part of the Super Bowl XLVII championship team. New England immediately recycled picks 26 and 162 to Green Bay for selections 41, 73 and 83, then continued trading from that pool. The Patriots created substantial draft flexibility while Baltimore secured a durable starter, making this a legitimate win for both sides.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired an undisclosed — archival verification pending 2008 draft pick; an undisclosed 2008 draft pick from Baltimore Ravens for Marques Douglas. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Baltimore acquired cornerback Fabian Washington from Oakland for the 125th pick. Washington immediately started 12 games in 2008 and remained a significant Ravens defensive back for three seasons, totaling 30 starts. Oakland selected receiver Arman Shields at No. 125, but injuries prevented him from appearing in a regular-season NFL game. The Ravens received several seasons of starting cornerback play and won decisively.
Baltimore moved from No. 26 to No. 18 and selected Joe Flacco, while Houston received No. 26, No. 89 and No. 173 and drafted Duane Brown, Steve Slaton and Dominique Barber. Flacco became a long-term Ravens franchise quarterback and Super Bowl XLVII MVP. Brown became an elite Texans left tackle and Slaton delivered an outstanding rookie season. Both teams created franchise-changing value.
Jacksonville made one of the boldest moves of the 2008 draft, climbing from No. 26 to No. 8 for defensive end Derrick Harvey and surrendering picks 71, 89 and 125. Harvey never developed into the edge cornerstone the Jaguars expected. Baltimore recycled the haul into a series of moves that helped secure Joe Flacco and other contributors, making the Ravens the overwhelming winner.
Baltimore Ravens received 2008 2nd round pick (55th overall, Ray Rice) and 2008 3rd round pick (86th overall, Tom Zbikowski). Seattle Seahawks received 2008 2nd round pick (38th overall, John Carlson). The final review favors Baltimore Ravens because that return produced stronger practical football value.
Detroit traded picks No. 74 and No. 101 to Baltimore for No. 61 and selected safety Gerald Alexander. Alexander gave the Lions useful early starting snaps but did not become a long-term fixture. Baltimore selected Yamon Figurs at No. 74 and later packaged No. 101 with two other choices to acquire No. 86, where it drafted future All-Pro guard Marshal Yanda. Because other picks were required, Yanda cannot be credited solely here, but Baltimore created the stronger overall value.
Jacksonville sent the 86th pick to Baltimore for Nos. 101, 166 and 203, giving the Ravens the selection they used on guard Marshal Yanda. The Jaguars turned the later picks into punter Adam Podlesh, defensive tackle Derek Landri and, after another move, safety Daren Stone. Podlesh and Landri supplied useful service, but Yanda's eight Pro Bowls and championship career made Baltimore the overwhelming winner.
Baltimore acquired Willis McGahee from Buffalo for 2007 picks No. 92 and No. 239 plus a 2008 third-rounder that became No. 71. McGahee gave the Ravens four productive seasons and a Pro Bowl year. Buffalo selected Trent Edwards, received little from C.J. Ah You, and later used the future third as a major piece of the Marcus Stroud trade. Both clubs turned the exchange into substantial multi-year value.
Indianapolis acquired rookie defensive end Ryan LaCasse from Baltimore for a 2008 seventh-round pick shortly before the 2006 season, a low-cost exchange centered on depth and special teams. Neither side gained a cornerstone. Indianapolis received short-term depth on a title team, while Baltimore recouped a future late-round choice, making the exchange essentially balanced.
Baltimore reacquired safety Gerome Sapp from Indianapolis for a conditional 2007 seventh-round pick, adding an experienced special-teams player and reserve defensive back to a contending roster. The deal did not alter either franchise dramatically, but Baltimore obtained the more tangible on-field service from a player who already knew its system.
Baltimore acquired Steve McNair from Tennessee for a 2007 fourth-round pick and immediately solved a quarterback problem that had limited an elite defense. McNair started all 16 games in 2006, went 13-3, threw for 3,050 yards and helped the Ravens earn a first-round bye. The cost became receiver Chris Davis, whose Tennessee career produced only seven catches for 69 yards.
Baltimore Ravens acquired 2006 2nd round pick (56th overall, Chris Chester) and 2006 3rd round pick (87th overall, David Pittman) from New York Giants for 2006 2nd round pick (44th overall, Sinorice Moss). Baltimore Ravens received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Baltimore Ravens Win verdict.
Baltimore moved up one spot from No. 13 to No. 12 in the 2006 draft and selected Haloti Ngata, sending Cleveland the 13th pick plus No. 181. The Browns landed Kamerion Wimbley and Babatunde Oshinowo. Wimbley became a productive edge defender, but Ngata developed into a five-time Pro Bowler, two-time first-team All-Pro and Super Bowl champion.
New York Giants acquired 2006 2nd round pick (44th overall, Sinorice Moss) from Baltimore Ravens for 2006 2nd round pick (56th overall, Chris Chester) and 2006 3rd round pick (87th overall, David Pittman). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Baltimore moved up to No. 64 for tackle Adam Terry, sending New England picks 84 and 195 in 2005 plus a 2006 third-rounder. Terry gave the Ravens several seasons of starting and reserve line play, so the move was not empty. New England landed starting corner Ellis Hobbs and retained additional draft capital that fed later trades, producing the stronger overall return.
Jacksonville Jaguars acquired 2004 4th round pick (120th overall, Ernest Wilford) from Baltimore Ravens for Kevin Johnson. Jacksonville Jaguars received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Jacksonville Jaguars Win verdict.
Miami sent the 153rd pick in the 2004 draft to Baltimore for picks No. 160 and No. 222. The Ravens selected linebacker Roderick Green, who appeared in 25 games for Baltimore and recorded two sacks before continuing his career in San Francisco. Miami selected Tony Bua and Derrick Pope; Pope alone played 55 games for the Dolphins. The extra depth and longer team contribution give Miami a modest win.
Minnesota Vikings acquired 2004 3rd round pick (88th overall, Darrion Scott) and 2004 5th round pick (155th overall, Rod Davis) from Baltimore Ravens for 2004 3rd round pick (82nd overall, Devard Darling). Minnesota Vikings received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Minnesota Vikings Win verdict.
San Francisco and Baltimore agreed on March 4, 2004 to exchange Terrell Owens for Baltimore's 2004 second-round pick, No. 51. The agreement did not survive the Owens contract dispute. A March 16 settlement overturned that deal, returned the second-round pick to Baltimore, and redirected Owens to Philadelphia, so the original 49ers-Ravens exchange produced no lasting transfer.
Jacksonville Jaguars acquired Anthony Mitchell from Baltimore Ravens for 2004 7th round pick (210th overall subsequently traded, Raheem Orr). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Baltimore traded a 2003 second-round pick and its 2004 first-rounder to New England to move up to No. 19 for quarterback Kyle Boller. Boller became a multi-year starter but never established himself as the long-term answer. New England later used Baltimore's 2004 first-round pick on Vince Wilfork, a franchise cornerstone, making the Patriots the decisive long-term winner of the exchange.
Baltimore moved down from the 96th pick in the 2002 draft and received selections that became punter Dave Zastudil and tight end Terry Jones. Denver used No. 96 on defensive tackle Dorsett Davis, whose NFL career lasted only 14 games. Zastudil became Baltimore’s regular punter for four seasons, while Jones supplied additional depth, giving the Ravens substantially more realized value from the exchange.
Washington moved from pick 52 to 56 in the 2002 second round, sending Baltimore selections 52 and 96 for picks 56, 87 and 159. The Ravens selected defensive lineman Anthony Weaver at 52 and later moved pick 96, while Washington drafted Ladell Betts, Cliff Russell and Andre Lott. Betts became a productive multi-year back in Washington, giving that larger three-pick return the advantage.
Denver moved down from No. 10 to No. 15 and added the 45th pick, turning the return into cornerback Deltha O’Neal and safety Kenoy Kennedy. O’Neal played 132 NFL games and intercepted 34 passes, while Kennedy played 115. Baltimore used No. 10 on Travis Taylor, who produced 4,017 receiving yards in his career. The extra starter makes Denver the clear winner.
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Minnesota Vikings received 1999 6th round pick (185th overall, Talance Sawyer). Baltimore Ravens received Everett Lindsay. The final review favors Minnesota Vikings because that return produced stronger practical football value.
Atlanta traded its 2000 first-round pick to Baltimore for the 42nd selection in 1999, using that second-rounder on tight end Reggie Kelly. The future pick became No. 5 overall after the Falcons fell to 5-11, and Baltimore used it on Jamal Lewis. Lewis became the centerpiece of the Ravens' 2000 Super Bowl offense and later rushed for 2,066 yards in a season, turning the deferred pick into overwhelming value.
Baltimore Ravens acquired Tony Banks from Los Angeles Rams for 1999 5th round pick (145th overall, Cameron Spikes) and 2000 7th round pick (225th overall subsequently traded, Rashidi Barnes). Baltimore Ravens received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Baltimore Ravens Win verdict.
Baltimore Ravens received 1999 6th round pick (185th overall subsequently traded, Talance Sawyer). Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Eric Zeier. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New England Patriots acquired 1999 6th round pick (180th overall, Marcus Washington) from Baltimore Ravens for Lovett Purnell. New England Patriots received the stronger recorded football value, matching the New England Patriots Win verdict.
Detroit traded veteran quarterback Scott Mitchell to Baltimore for the 72nd pick in 1999 and a 2000 fifth-rounder. The Lions subsequently moved both selections in later transactions, preserving value without keeping either pick to draft a player directly. Baltimore added an experienced quarterback but also acquired Tony Banks that offseason, limiting Mitchell’s role. Neither side produced enough direct impact to create a decisive winner.
Los Angeles Chargers acquired Jim Harbaugh from Baltimore Ravens for 2000 5th round pick (148th overall, Richard Mercier). The overall result favors Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers over Los Angeles Chargers.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired 1999 7th round pick from Baltimore Ravens for Ben Cavil. Philadelphia Eagles received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Philadelphia Eagles Win verdict.
Indianapolis traded picks 104, 124 and 154 to Baltimore for the 93rd pick in the 1998 draft and selected offensive lineman Steve McKinney. McKinney started all 60 games he played for the Colts and finished a 10-year career with 143 games and 133 starts. Baltimore received three later selections and additional flexibility, but none of the direct return matched the long-term starting value Indianapolis found at No. 93.
Pittsburgh Steelers acquired 1998 7th round pick (199th overall subsequently traded, Ephraim Salaam) from Baltimore Ravens for Bernard Dafney. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Baltimore sent pick No. 104 to Tampa Bay in 1998 for a 1999 third-round selection. The Ravens later packaged that future third in the trade for quarterback Scott Mitchell, who spent only one season in Baltimore. Tampa Bay used No. 104 on Todd Washington, a reserve interior lineman who provided several seasons of roster value. The exchange stayed modest, with a slight hindsight edge to Tampa Bay.
Baltimore acquired running back Errict Rhett from Tampa Bay for a 1999 third-round pick. Rhett gave the Ravens two seasons, including 852 rushing yards and five touchdowns in 1999. Tampa Bay did not simply keep the future pick; it later sent the same selection back to Baltimore for a 1998 fourth-rounder. Both clubs extracted usable value, leaving the original exchange close to even.
Baltimore acquired veteran quarterback Jim Harbaugh and the 93rd pick from Indianapolis on February 17, 1998, sending the Colts picks 71 and 104. Harbaugh started 12 games for the Ravens in 1998, while Indianapolis used No. 71 on receiver E.G. Green and later moved No. 104 in another trade. Neither side created major long-term value from the original exchange, making the deal a balanced veteran-for-draft-capital swap.
Denver acquired veteran left tackle Tony Jones for the 58th pick in the 1997 draft. Jones became a cornerstone on both Broncos Super Bowl championship teams and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 1998. Baltimore used the pick on safety Kim Herring, who became a legitimate NFL starter and later won a Super Bowl with the Ravens. Both clubs received high-quality value suited to their timelines.
Denver sent the 55th pick to Baltimore for Nos. 65, 100 and 213. Baltimore selected cornerback DeRon Jenkins, who played 93 NFL games and became a useful professional. Denver used its three picks on Detron Smith, Jeff Lewis and Leslie Ratliffe. Smith became a Pro Bowl special-teams player and two-time Super Bowl champion with Denver, giving the Broncos the strongest team-specific return from the package.
Dallas Cowboys acquired 1996 5th round pick (157th overall, Kenneth McDaniel) from Baltimore Ravens for 1997 4th round pick (118th overall, Tyrus McCloud). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Baltimore acquired guard Jeff Blackshear from Seattle for a 1997 fourth-round pick. Blackshear immediately became a regular starter for the new Ravens, starting 44 games from 1996 through 1998 and giving Baltimore dependable interior-line play. Seattle gained future draft flexibility, but the pick was later moved again, leaving the Ravens with the clearer direct football return from this exchange.