The Baltimore Ravens are going into the 2024 season with possibly the biggest chip on their shoulder out of all 32 NFL Teams. Baltimore is coming off season in which they secured the number one seed in the AFC, only to lose in the AFC Championship game to the Kansas City Chiefs.
They will be in a “win now” mode for the foreseeable future, and that could mean bringing in a proven veteran for their defense.
The Baltimore Ravens Work Out Proven Starter For Their Defense
![Ravens Bring In 177-Game, Super Bowl Champion, Playmaker (Report) 1 Oct 22, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) runs against New England Patriots defensive end Lawrence Guy Sr. (93) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports (Baltimore Ravens)](https://gridironheroics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/USATSI_21710926_168400517_lowres-scaled.jpg)
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport:
Reunion? The Ravens are hosting veteran DL Lawrence Guy for a visit and workout today, source say. The long-time Patriots starter spent two seasons starting in Baltimore.
Some potential help with the season looming.
Historically, the Ravens have been strong against the run, but they allowed 4.5 yards per carry in 2023. In the trenches, this figure quantified a growing, but still underrated weakness.
As the NFL’s leading sack producer, a defense geared toward rushing the passer delivered on its promise. As a result, the Ravens played the run only on their way to get pressure on the quarterback.
![Ravens Bring In 177-Game, Super Bowl Champion, Playmaker (Report) 2 Feb 3, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) runs the ball against New England Patriots defensive tackle Lawrence Guy (93) during the third quarter in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports (Baltimore Ravens)](https://gridironheroics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/USATSI_12105456_168400517_lowres.jpg)
Lawrence Guy played three seasons for Baltimore (2014-16).
Guy joined the Ravens midway through the 2014 season, recording 4.5 sacks in 2015 and 28 tackles in 2016 before signing a four-year, $20 million contract with the Patriots during free agency the following summer. Guy has 507 tackles and 17 sacks in 12 NFL seasons.
![Ravens Bring In 177-Game, Super Bowl Champion, Playmaker (Report) 3 Oct 11, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive end Lawrence Guy (93) discusses a penalty call with referee Jeff Triplette during the Cleveland Browns game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports](https://gridironheroics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/USATSI_8855252_168400517_lowres-scaled.webp)