he not-so small matter of winning a Super Bowl is still ahead of the 2023 Baltimore Ravens, and Jadeveon Clowney will help with that. He’s a free agent after this season, though, along with fellow Ravens’ pass-rusher Kyle Van Noy, a problem Houston Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard could solve.
Greenard is the choice of Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine. He thinks the Texans’ sack leader this season is an ideal alternative to Clowney: “The 26-year-old exploded with 12.5 sacks but only has 23 in four years. He’s strong against the run, which would make him a fitting replacement for Clowney.”
Another plus point for Greenard is cost, according to Ballentine: “Finding the money for one of the top-tier edge-rushers on the market could be a challenge, but Jonathan Greenard should come in under that price point.”
That’s a strong argument, even though the Ravens could have more to spend than the $882,714 Spotrac.com projects the franchise to have under the salary cap. No matter how much cap room they have, the Ravens should strongly consider a pass-rusher as productive as Greenard, who cost just $1,368,695 this season.
Jonathan Greenard a Bargain the Ravens Can’t Ignore
Although Greenard’s sack totals have been erratic, he’s generally produced when he’s played regularly. Like when he managed 12 starts and eight sacks in 2021.
He appeared in only eight games a year later, but Greenard has returned with a vengeance this season. Registering 32 pressures and nine hurries offers ample proof of Greenard’s skill rushing the passer.
