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5 targets for Ravens in 2022 NFL free agency

By Braulio Perez

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 12: Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs hugs an assistant coach after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 48-9 at Arrowhead Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 12: Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs hugs an assistant coach after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 48-9 at Arrowhead Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches an interception during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches an interception during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

4. S Jessie Bates III

Over on defense, free safety is most definitely where Baltimore needs to see an improvement entering 2022. Brandon Stephens finished the year with more than 70 tackles, but fans didn’t like that he didn’t record an interception.

On top of that, veteran Anthony Levine recently announced as well that he’s retiring from the game. That means Baltimore will not only need depth, but a step-up for Stephens. How about Jessie Bates III?

Bates is coming off an impressive year with the Cincinnati Bengals, playing a key role in the team getting to the Super Bowl. Bates was quite steady for the Bengals, posting 88 total tackles and an interception. He’s recorded at least 100 tackles in three of his four NFL seasons.

Cincinnati would love to have Bates back next season to try and help the team get back to the Super Bowl, but he’s going to receive plenty of attention in free agency. Baltimore would be wise to try and sign him.

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