Baltimore Ravens Sign Former Texans CB

The Baltimore Ravens have dealt with issues in the secondary for pretty much the entire season now, so understandably they are open to all options.

Baltimore already acquired former All-Pro Tre’Davious White from the Los Angeles Rams at the trade deadline, and he already looks like a strong fit after just one game. Now they’re bringing in another former All-Pro as an extra gun.

According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, the Ravens are signing veteran cornerback Desmond King to their practice squad. King, who turns 30 next month, was a first-team All-Pro in 2018 and spent about a year during his second stint with the Houston Texans before being released last week.

In his eight NFL seasons, King has suited up for the Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers and Texans. Starting 56 of 105 games played, the Detroit native totaled 473 tackles, 35 passes defensed and nine interceptions.

However, it is important to note that most of King’s production came earlier in his career. He played only one game for Houston and appeared only on special teams. Not to say he can’t return in Baltimore, but fans should probably temper their expectations when they hear “former All-Pro.”

That said, the Ravens have seen several veterans return in purple and black, with Jadeveon Clowney being an example from just last season (9.5 sacks in 2023 vs. two sacks in 2022). Given enough time, King might be next in line.

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