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The Baltimore Ravens have traded edge rusher Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for safety Alohi Gilman and a fifth-round pick. This trade allows the Ravens to save around $8 million in salary cap space, addressing their struggling defense amid injuries. Oweh’s performance had been solid this season, while Gilman brings experience after starting every game for the Chargers. Both teams are looking to improve their rosters in light of recent challenges.
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The Baltimore Ravens have completed a trade, sending edge rusher Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for safety Alohi Gilman and a fifth-round pick for the 2026 NFL Draft. The transaction was confirmed on Tuesday, October 7. This move also includes the Ravens sending Oweh and a seventh-round pick in 2027, originally possessing by the Los Angeles Rams, to the Chargers.
This trade allows the Ravens to save approximately $8 million in salary cap space. Oweh is in the final year of his contract, which is a fifth-year option valued at $13,251,000. He has played in all five games this season, contributing 10 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 5 quarterback hits. However, he has not recorded a sack this season, although he has achieved 12 pressures resulting in a Pro Football Focus pass rush grade of 72.3, ranking him 36th among 169 edge defenders.
Alohi Gilman, drafted in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, has started every game for the Chargers this season. He has recorded 22 tackles and 3 pass breakups, playing in 87% of the Chargers’ defensive snaps this year. In his career thus far, Gilman has amassed 252 tackles, 21 passes defensed, 5 interceptions, and 4 forced fumbles. This season, he earned a Pro Football Focus safety grade of 65.5, positioning him 56th among 134 qualified safeties.
This trade comes as the Ravens currently hold the NFL’s worst scoring defense and face numerous injuries in their secondary, including critical players like linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) and safety Kyle Hamilton (groin). Moreover, cornerbacks Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring) and Marlon Humphrey (calf) are also sidelined. To enhance their secondary depth, the Ravens have signed safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to their practice squad on the same day of the trade.
Oweh’s performance with the Ravens included a career-high of 10 sacks in the 2024 season. However, the Ravens’ decision to trade him reflects their strategy to bolster defensive aid in light of ongoing injuries and to address their pressing need in the secondary.
On the other hand, the Chargers are currently on a two-game losing streak and are also dealing with injuries, specifically involving edge rusher Khalil Mack, who is on injured reserve. With the acquisition of Oweh, they aim to strengthen their pass rush in collaboration with edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu, who leads the team with 4 sacks and 27 pressures. Oweh is anticipated to integrate quickly into the Chargers’ defense and is expected to start as an edge rusher.
The trade indicates a significant shift for both teams as the Ravens seek to increase their defensive capabilities in their ailing secondary, while the Chargers hope to fortify their edge rushing amidst ongoing challenges with injuries.
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