The Ravens have been available in the market for a cornerback addition main as much as the commerce deadline, with the group being outbid for Marshon Lattimore. That led to a deal that introduced Tre’Davious White to Baltimore. The team is still making moves in the secondary after the deadline. Desmond King is ready to signal with the Ravens, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports. This will likely be a follow squad settlement. Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic adds King not too long ago labored out with Baltimore.
The 29-year-old has hung out with 4 groups throughout his profession, with most of his current video games coming as a Texan. King had 28 begins and 40 appearances with Houston to his title forward of the 2024 season, however he was among the many veterans let go during roster cutdowns. He was in the end retained on the follow squad earlier than being elevated for one contest. King was minimize as soon as extra final week, nonetheless, leaving him on the open market.
Baltimore’s secondary had a robust displaying in Sunday’s low-scoring loss to the Steelers, however on the entire the unit has struggled in 2024. The Ravens rank final within the NFL in passing yards allowed per sport (285), and the protection place has seen a rotation of gamers within the beginning lineup. At nook, the highest of the depth chart is ready with Marlon Humphrey, Brandon Stephens, first-round rookie Nate Wiggins and White.
King may play a depth function as a part of that group, however his expertise additionally contains appreciable time spent as a returner. The previous fifth-rounder earned a first-team All-Professional nod for his particular groups work in 2019, the primary of two straight seasons wherein he recorded a punt return landing. King has remained concerned within the return sport via to his single look this 12 months, and Baltimore is at the moment with out major returner Deonte Harty.
By advantage of signing on the taxi squad, King will be designated a gameday elevation as much as 3 times. After that, he’ll must be added to the lively roster to keep away from being positioned on waivers.