The Baltimore Ravens have plenty of talented defenders on their 2022 unit. They put together a dominant performance in their Week 1 win against the New York Jets, and will look to continue their impressive play over the remainder of the season.
With how many great players the team has on the defensive side of the ball, it has been a storyline as to how they will get all of them on the field, especially at the safety position. When naming the top trade targets entering Week 2, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report named Baltimore safety Chuck Clark at No. 6 on his list. When explaining why, he mentioned the Ravens’ offseason moves of bringing in Marcus Williams in free agency and Kyle Hamilton in the draft.
“Baltimore Ravens safety Chuck Clark would be near the top of our list if it was based on talent alone. He’s been a reliable starter in Baltimore over the past three seasons. However, the drafting of Kyle Hamilton in the first round and the addition of Marcus Williams did prompt an offseason trade request from Clark…Clark, though, eventually bought into playing for the Ravens this season. He started and played well in Week 1 against the New York Jets, finishing with nine tackles and a forced fumble.”
Knox named two teams that he believes are the best fits for Clark in the San Fransisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders.
“The 49ers could also be interested. Starting safety Jimmie Ward will be out through at least Week 4 after going on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Tashaun Gipson was elevated from the practice squad for Week 1, but San Francisco could eye more of a long-term solution…The Raiders should also have some interest after getting picked apart by Justin Herbert and the AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1. Safety Johnathan Abram allowed an opposing passer rating of 111.5 in the opener.”
It appears rather unlikely that the Ravens would trade Clark now unless something extreme happens, especially with how important he is and has been to their defense. He’s made it known that he’s going to compete with his teammates, and his ability on the field as well as his football IQ will help the team moving forward, much like it has already.