Late for Work: Ravens Adding at Trade Deadline 'Feels Like a Necessity'

Jeff Zrebiec Says Ravens Adding at Trade Deadline 'Feels Far More Like a Necessity Than a Luxury'

The Ravens have made two trades in the past four weeks, and the expectation is that there will be more before Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline.

The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec noted that General Manager Eric DeCosta has a history of being active at the deadline but contended that there is more of a sense of urgency this time, as the Ravens (3-5) look to continue ascending after a 1-5 start.

"This year, a few additions feel far more like a necessity than a luxury," Zrebiec wrote . "And DeCosta has the draft capital and cap space to pull them off."

The Ravens' biggest needs are edge rusher and the interior defensive line. Zrebiec said the asking prices for players at those positions have been high to