The Baltimore Ravens traded outside linebacker Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers for safety Alohi Gilman after Week 5. The move benefits both teams, with Gilman bringing experience and depth to the Baltimore secondary and Ovie getting the fresh start he needs.
In five games with the Ravens, Ovie recorded 0 sacks and 10 tackles for loss. But under the Chargers, and current Ravens head coach Jesse Minter, Owe quickly found his stride. He finished the season with 7.5 sacks and carried that momentum into the playoffs, recording three sacks in the wild-card round loss.
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Oweh’s transformation isn’t just about production. He looks more confident rushing the passer, plays faster on the edge, and seems to fit perfectly into the way Minter wants to attack protection. That’s more important now than ever as Baltimore enters a new era on defense and will be looking for pass rushers who can thrive in Minter’s scheme.
Ovie will be a free agent at the start of the new league year, which raises an obvious question: Are the Ravens and Ovie willing to reunite now that Minter has joined? Baltimore has never been shy about bringing back former players, especially if the fit is right and the price is right.
If the Ravens knock down the top rushers in free agency, Ovie could emerge as one of the most realistic and intriguing options. He’s gotten to know the organization, and now he’s proven he can work in Minter’s system — something that hasn’t been possible with every available pass rusher. With the Ravens expected to have limited salary flexibility, a reunion may not be possible. This could end up being one of Baltimore’s smartest moves of the offseason.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Could the Ravens reunite with Odafe Oweh in free agency?
