The Baltimore Ravens have lost pieces along their offensive line throughout free agency and were beginning to look thin at the position. However, on Thursday, March 21, general manager Eric DeCosta began to address the concern with the signing of OL Josh Jones.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport posted on his account, “The #Ravens have signed former #AZCardinals OT Josh Jones, adding some OT depth.”

Jones comes over from the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals on a 1-year deal that will give him a chance to rebuild his value.

After losing guard Kevin Zeitler to the Detroit Lions, guard John Simpson to the New York Jets and trading OT Morgan Moses to the Jets, the Ravens had lost three of their five starting linemen.

Only OT Ronnie Stanley and center Tyler Linderbaum remained from the starting group. Sarah Ellison, co-host of “The Vault: A Daily Ravens Podcast,” posted on her account, “He has played at both tackle positions and RG. Brings versatility and experience and is also entering his prime years. A depth player that still allows the Ravens to look to the draft to bolster the offensive line.”

The signing now gives DeCosta some wiggle room to not reach or feel pressured for the remainder of free agency or when the draft rolls around. Josh Jones Has Not Panned out as Planned so Far

Jones was drafted by the Cardinals in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft and was a highly respected prospect.

Kevin Oestreicher, host of the podcast “Locked on Ravens,” posted, “Coming out of college, Josh Jones was lauded for his athleticism and his ability to get out of his stance quickly, pull effectively, and bend.”

The Houston product has not developed into a star but has provided stability when called upon in different situations.