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Baltimore Ravens NFL football first round draft pick Marquise Brown, center, stands with head coach John Harbaugh, left, and Executive Vice President/General Manager Eric DeCosta before being introduced to the media Friday, April 26, 2019, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

DeCosta cements several holes in NFL draft debut with Ravens

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens NFL football first round draft pick Marquise Brown, center, stands with head coach John Harbaugh, left, and Executive Vice President/General Manager Eric DeCosta Friday, April 26, 2019, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Ravens pick Louisiana Tech DE Ferguson, Notre Dame WR Boykin

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. For the first time since the Ravens came to Baltimore, someone other than Ozzie Newsome will have the final say during the NFL draft. DeCosta moved up the corporate ladder after joining the Ravens at an entry level position in 1996, their first year after moving from Cleveland. Now that he’s in charge, there’s no telling what might happen when it comes time for Baltimore to make its first-round selection. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Rookie GM DeCosta takes reins from Newsome in Ravens draft

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

The Baltimore Ravens' first round draft picks, tight end Hayden Hurst, third from left, and quarterback Lamar Jackson, third from right, pose with Ravens director of college scouting Joe Hortiz, from left, head coach John Harbaugh, general manager Ozzie Newsome and assistant general manager Eric DeCosta during an NFL football news conference at the team's headquarters in Owings Mills, Md., Friday, April 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Newsome gets emotional during last draft with Ravens

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Quarterback Lamar Jackson, one of the Baltimore Ravens' first-round draft picks, speaks during an NFL football news conference at the team's headquarters in Owings Mills, Md., Friday, April 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

After 2 more deals, Ravens get Oklahoma’s Brown and Andrews

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, presents Louisville's Lamar Jackson with his Baltimore Ravens jersey during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

After 3 1st-round swaps, Ravens get AB Jackson and TE Hurst

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 28, 2017, file photo, Baltimore Ravens general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome looks out over practice fields following an NFL football training camp practice, in Owings Mills, Md. For more than two decades, Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome has stressed the importance of using the team’s first pick in the NFL draft to snag the most talented player available, regardless of whether there’s a pressing need at that position. It is a process that completely made sense when the Ravens were Super Bowl contenders. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Newsome has plenty holes to fill in last draft with Ravens

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 28, 2017, file photo, Baltimore Ravens general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome looks out over practice fields following an NFL football training camp practice, in Owings Mills, Md. Perhaps there will come a time when Ozzie Newsome looks back wistfully on his final NFL draft with the Baltimore Ravens. For now, the only general manager in Ravens history is focused on getting the team into the playoffs in what will be his last year on the job. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Ravens GM Newsome not feeling nostalgic before final draft

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2015, file photo, Washington Redskins wide receiver Ryan Grant sits on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. The Baltimore Ravens have withdrawn their contract offer to former Redskins wide receiver Ryan Grant after he failed his physical, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said Friday, March 16, 2018. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Ravens sign WR Crabtree to 3-year contract, void Grant deal

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2013, file photo, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) reacts after returning a kickoff for a over 100-yards for a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans. Jones will retire as a member of the Ravens on Friday, Sept. 30, 2017, the team for which he played his best football and earned a Super Bowl ring. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Jacoby Jones heads into retirement as member of Ravens

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, July 28, 2017, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, who is nursing a bad back, speaks at a news conference following practice at NFL football training camp in Owings Mills, Md. The Ravens play the Cincinnati Bengals in the first regular season game scheduled for Sept. 10. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Just like old times: Ravens will rely on defense to win

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2016, file photo, Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Ravens moved quickly in free agency to enhance a defense that faltered in the latter stage of a disappointing 8-8 season. Newsome fortified the backfield by signing cornerback Brandon Carr and safety Tony Jefferson. He also retained free agent nose tackle Brandon Williams with a $54 million, five-year deal. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Ravens have plenty of needs and many options with 16th pick

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2014, file photo, Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Brandon Williams (98) walks off the field after a 43-23 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game. In assessing the NFL free agent market, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome weighed his options and decided 340-pound Brandon Williams was a keeper. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Ravens DT Williams ‘glad to be home’ after signing mega deal

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, center, speaks as general manager Ozzie Newsome,left, and coach John Harbaugh llisten during an NFL football news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Owings Mills, Md. (Kevin Richardson/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

Ravens owner Bisciotti hopes continuity leads to playoffs

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2014, file photo, Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett (29) celebrates his touchdown run in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Forsett agreed to terms Thursday, March 12, 2014, on a three-year contract with the Ravens, who keep their leading rusher from 2014 after losing several key free agents earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)

Ravens retain RB Forsett, who agrees to 3-year deal

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2014, file photo, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones walks on the sideline in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Baltimore. Jacoby Jones was cut Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, by the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Jacoby Jones cut by Ravens after third season with team

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Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, left, speaks with head coach John Harbaugh before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Ravens owner: Team didn’t ask NFL for leniency for Ray Rice

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Linebacker C.J. Mosley, center, the Baltimore Ravens' first-round draft pick, poses with, from left, director of college scouting Joe Hortiz, head coach John Harbaugh, general manager Ozzie Newsome and assistant general manager Eric DeCosta before an NFL football news conference, Friday, May 9, 2014, at the team's practice facility in Owings Mills, Md. Mosley was selected 17th overall in Thursday night's draft. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Ravens take Urban, then get offensive in draft

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Linebacker C.J. Mosley, center, the Baltimore Ravens' first-round draft pick, poses with, from left, director of college scouting Joe Hortiz, head coach John Harbaugh, general manager Ozzie Newsome and assistant general manager Eric DeCosta before an NFL football news conference, Friday, May 9, 2014, at the team's practice facility in Owings Mills, Md. Mosley was selected 17th overall in Thursday night's draft. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Ravens shore up defense by drafting 2 FSU stars

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Linebacker C.J. Mosley, center, the Baltimore Ravens' first-round draft pick, poses with, from left, director of college scouting Joe Hortiz, head coach John Harbaugh, general manager Ozzie Newsome and assistant general manager Eric DeCosta before an NFL football news conference, Friday, May 9, 2014, at the team's practice facility in Owings Mills, Md. Mosley was selected 17th overall in Thursday night's draft. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Ravens have plenty of holes left to fill in draft

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