Projecting the Ravens’ starting defense for Week 1 vs. Texans

The Baltimore Ravens whittled their roster down to 53 players last week and are now focused on their Week 1 matchup at home against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 10.

The Ravens have changed their roster since cutdown day, but the defense looks the part even after losing Marlon Humphrey to a foot injury.

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Jadeveon Clowney and Ronald Darby are added reinforcements, while the front seven will be among the NFL’s best.

With preparation underway for Week 1, we’re projecting the Ravens’ starting defense.

DE --Broderick Washington

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NT--Michael Pierce

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DT--Justin Madubuike

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Edge rusher-Odafe Oweh

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OLB -- Jadaveon Clowney

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MLB-- Roquan Smith

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MLB--Patrick Queen

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CB--Rock Ya-Sin

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CB--Ronald Darby

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S--Kyle Hamilton

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S--Marcus Williams

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