Ravens-Lions trade proposal adds 25-game starter to Baltimore's suspect secondary

The Baltimore Ravens sported one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL last season, and that was with the team finishing near the top of the league in sacks.

Despite the fact that the Ravens had the second-most sacks in the league in 2024, they still finished ranked 31st in passing yards allowed. That points to a serious issue in the secondary.

The Ravens have attempted to bolster their unit in 2025, though, with the team adding cornerback Chidobe Awuzie in free agency and safety Malaki Starks in the draft. The new defenders will join a secondary that already includes cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins, and safety Kyle Hamilton.

While those moves were good ones, the Ravens did lose defensive back Ar'Darius Washington to a torn Achilles' tendon, which leaves them short of depth at safety and nickel corner.

Baltimore can't leave anything to chance when it comes to their defensive backfield in 2025, which could leave the team searching for cheap depth on the trade market.

One analyst, Last Word on Sports' Anthony Palacios, thinks that answer could come in the form of Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson.

The Baltimore Ravens’ secondary will look dramatically different since they lost Brandon Stephens in free agency and cut Marcus Williams. Even though Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins are the starters for this unit, they must get some reliable depth behind them. Chidobe Awuzie signing with the Ravens was probably the most disappointing, and this might not last through the entire 2025 regular season. Robertson is the better upgrade in this situation to make this passing defense from good to explosive.

Robertson signed a two-year, $9.2 million deal with the Lions last offseason, which proved to be a steal. Robertson posted strong coverage numbers with a completion rate allowed of 61.4% and a passer rating surrendered of 90.7 while playing in the slot in 2024.

The former fourth-round pick would be a fantastic fit in Baltimore, as he can provide depth in the slot and out wide, and he can even play a little safety, too. Robertson's best chance at playing time in Baltimore would be either at slot or boundary cornerback given Awuzie's injury history.

If Awuzie were to get hurt, or if Robertson simply wins a job over him outright, the Ravens could deploy Robertson in the slot and move Humphrey outside, or they could simply put Robertson on the outside.

While Robertson's fit with the Ravens is logical, the Lions trading him is not. After all, Detroit is coming off a historically bad season when it comes to injuries and values depth more than ever.

Not to mention, Robertson is slated to start and the Lions wouldn't have a sure answer on their roster at slot cornerback if they trade him.

Chances are, if the Ravens want to add a versatile depth piece in the cornerbacks room, that player won't be coming from the Lions.