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Kevin Oestreicher

Ravens DL Michael Pierce praises DL Travis Jones

The Baltimore Ravens reshaped their defensive line room over the course of the 2022 offseason, adding in veteran pieces during free agency such as Michael Pierce and Brent Urban while also drafting rookie talent such as Travis Jones, who fell to Baltimore at No. 76 overall. The team will be looking for many things out of their new group up front, including an improved interior pass rush.

The Ravens hosted their 2022 open stadium practice at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, and many players stepped up and contributed at a high level. When talking about the performance of Jones, Pierce had high praise for the rookie, saying that he’s going to be special.

Jones was known for his pass rushing prowess at the University of Connecticut, racking up 8.0 sacks over his final two college seasons. He was able to get consistent pressure on quarterbacks, and could carve out a nice role for himself in the Baltimore defense if he’s able to translate those skills over to the NFL early on.

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