The Ravens are bringing in a new tight end for the 2020 season.
Jerell Adams is the newest member of the Baltimore Ravens after the reigning AFC North champs signed him to their roster for 2020. Adams is 27-years-old and has spent three years in the league, split between the Giants and Texans.
Adams, a sixth round pick by the Giants in 2016 out of South Carolina, hasn’t had a huge career. He’s totaled just 24 receptions for 214 yards and a touchdown with his best season coming as a rookie in 2016. That year he caught 16 passes for 122 yards and had his lone touchdown pass.
The #Ravens, who have been in the market for a veteran TE, are expected to sign former #Saints and #Texans TE Jerell Adams, source said. He also spent some time with the #Giants.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 3, 2020
The Ravens should be able to get more out of Jerell Adams.
Baltimore’s offense was a well-oiled machine in 2019 and that’s expected to continue in 2020, as they didn’t lose anyone and are only adding talent. The tight end position is in good shape with 2019 third-rounder Mark Andrews as the starter.
The Ravens had Hayden Hurst, their first round pick in 2018, on their tight end depth chart too, but traded him to Atlanta this offseason. Hurst was overshadowed by Andrews and was expendable.
That’s why this move to sign Adams makes sense, as he provides a decent backup or third-string option behind Andrews. He hasn’t shown a ton during the course of his NFL career, but he’s been buried on the depth chart and might get more of a chance to prove himself with Lamar Jackson throwing the football to him.
Adding weapons is key for Baltimore, no matter how small, and Adams is yet another option for Jackson to throw to. He’ll now have Adams and Andrews at tight end and Marquise Brown at wide receiver.
Throw in the Ravens’ dominant run game and this is a team that can definitely win 14 games again in 2020.