{"id":260086,"date":"2025-11-04T02:19:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T02:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/260086\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T02:19:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T02:19:08","slug":"nfl-trade-grades-ravens-bolster-pass-rush-for-playoff-push-with-deal-for-dremont-jones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/260086\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL trade grades: Ravens bolster pass rush for playoff push with deal for Dre\u2019Mont Jones"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re less than 24 hours away from the NFL trade deadline<\/a> (4 p.m. ET Tuesday), which means contenders are almost out of time to make a move that meaningfully upgrades their rosters ahead of the stretch run. But the trade hot stove has been burning for weeks now, and we\u2019ve already seen a few meaningful deals consummated, highlighted recently by the Philadelphia Eagles\u2019 trade for pass rusher Jaelan Phillips.<\/a> Will that move prove to be impactful for the reigning champions? We\u2019ll find out in the coming weeks. Of course, the same can be said for all of the trades made ahead of the deadline. Speaking of which, we\u2019re going to be tracking all of those deals here, along with providing some brief thoughts, analysis and, of course, trade grades.<\/p>\n

Ravens acquire Dre\u2019Mont Jones<\/p>\n

The Tennessee Titans traded edge rusher Dre\u2019Mont Jones to the Baltimore Ravens<\/a> for a conditional fifth-round draft pick, according to a league source. The pick could convert to a fourth-rounder if unspecified conditions are met.<\/p>\n

Why they made the move<\/p>\n

Jones, who signed a one-year, $8.5 million deal with the Titans in the offseason, is off to a nice start with 4.5 sacks in nine games. But the Titans are back in contention for the No. 1 selection in the draft, and the additional mid-rounder is more valuable to the rebuild.<\/p>\n

The Ravens (3-5) have won two in a row and are just two games behind the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North. They will also, theoretically, get healthier down the stretch, as they attempt to improve a defense that ranks 24th in points and 27th in yards allowed. Jones will help those efforts.<\/p>\n

Ravens\u2019 grade: B<\/p>\n

The Ravens have just 11 sacks, tied for the second-fewest in the league. That\u2019s a steep fall from a season ago when they had the second most with 54. Jones alone has more sacks than the Ravens\u2019 top pair of Tavius Robinson and Nnamdi Madubuike, who are both on injured reserve with two sacks each.<\/p>\n

Jones, now in his seventh season, has been a steady pass rusher throughout his career with the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and Titans. He has 35 sacks, though he\u2019s never registered more than 6.5 in a season. Jones could easily eclipse his career high if the Ravens figure it out defensively.<\/p>\n

But good for the Ravens, who will not sit idly by<\/a> and are actually trying to make something happen.<\/p>\n

Jones coming off his most impactful game of the season. On Sunday against Chargers, Jones had 1\u00bd sacks, four tackles, four quarterback hits and eight pressures https:\/\/t.co\/OS8PAGFzkX<\/a><\/p>\n

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Trade\u2019 grade: B-<\/p>\n

The Titans knew they were facing a long rebuild before the season, but Jones was the type of pro who made sense to have in the locker room. But with coach Brian Callahan already fired and the focus of the organization now squarely on the development of rookie quarterback Cam Ward, it made sense to move Jones.<\/p>\n

He can join a team with a better chance of getting into the playoffs, while the Titans can shift their focus toward the future and building the next core through the draft.<\/p>\n

More recent trade grades:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Jaelan Phillips trade grades: Eagles address major weakness, as Dolphins prepare for future<\/a>
\u2022 Keion White trade grades: 49ers add needed depth on the edge, Patriots keep an eye on the future<\/a>
\u2022 Kyle Dugger trade grades: Steelers address ailing secondary, Patriots finally find a taker<\/a><\/p>\n