Ravens Should Avoid Targeting Six-Time Pro Bowler

"Although Hopkins didn't move the needle much in another year of decline, Evans may have more left in the tank if he avoids injuries. Hopkins saw a significant drop-off in production between 2023 and 2024. In Evans' last four outings, he racked up 132 receiving yards in a game and scored touchdowns in consecutive outings."

"Because Rashod Bateman is coming off a down year in which he hauled in just 19 receptions for 224 yards and two touchdowns, Baltimore should look for veteran insurance to complement Zay Flowers, an undersized receiver with 14 touchdown receptions in 50 games."

"The Ravens are projected to have more than $22 million in cap space, which would allow them to take a flier on a receiver who can fill a void in their passing attack."

Evans is, of course, a no-brainer target for any team, as he has the NFL record for most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with 11, and he's been a Pro Bowl selection six times and a second-team All-Pro selection twice. Ravens fans should be cautious about the idea of Evans in the purple, gold, and black uniforms.

Besides the obvious fact that Evans is most likely going to re-sign with Tampa Bay and finish his career there, he's a one-year rental at best. The Ravens tried to do that with Hopkins last year, and that did not work at all.

Despite all his 1,000-yard seasons, Evans has shown signs of slowing down and is starting to work through injuries. Baltimore needs receivers who are available, as they had their fair share of injuries last year and would like to avoid that again.

If the Ravens are serious about bringing in an elite wide receiver who would spend multiple years in Baltimore, Brown appears to be the best option still. The backup option could be for the Ravens to look at using their first-round pick on a wide receiver to add another weapon with Flowers.

Baltimore needs to be aggressive in who they target as another starting receiver, but the Ravens need to be smart about where they put their time. A call to Philadelphia would be better than spending days trying to persuade Evans to bolt Tampa Bay for Baltimore.