Baltimore Ravens: 5 Big-name targets in 2018 NFL Free Agency

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 11: Geoff Schwartz #74 and Weston Richburg #70 of the New York Giants celebrate a touchdown in the fourth quarter during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on October 11, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /

4. Weston Richburg, C, New York Giants

Yes, it’s back to the offensive line for a team that has struggled to run the football in recent seasons. Things were indeed better in 2017 as Alex Collins proved to be a major find after being discarded by the Seattle Seahawks after only one season. He finished with a team-best 973 yards on the ground and tied for the club lead with six total touchdowns. All told, the Baltimore Ravens finished 11th in the NFL in rushing offense this past season — a huge improvement from both 2015 (26th) and 2016 (28th).

But that doesn’t mean the offensive line isn’t still in need of assistance. Starting center Ryan Jensen is slated to become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reported last week (via an NFL source) that the Giants are “not interested” in bringing back pivot Weston Richburg. A steady starter for the team his first three seasons in the league, first at left guard and the next two years at center, his 2017 campaign was cut short after just four games.

The 26-year old performer has shown his versatility and would give the Ravens options at two positions. As previously mentioned, the club should take a look at Houston Texans’ left guard Xavier Su’a-Filo. And adding Richburg would be a huge plus in many regards.

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