Report: Baltimore Ravens hosting Ronald Darby
Ronald Darby could have a new home soon. The former Florida State star is visiting the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.
The Ravens brought in Darby for a visit after cornerback Marlon Humphrey was sidelined with a foot injury. Humphrey is expected to be out until late September, according to Rapoport, leaving the Ravens in search of a replacement.
Darby will have to prove that he is healthy and can help the Baltimore franchise in order to land a deal after he suffered a torn ACL last October.
The former second-round pick of the Buffalo Bills signed a three-year, $30 million deal with the Broncos in March of 2021. However, he was cut this past March following the torn ACL.
Ronald Darby has spent eight seasons in the NFL with four different teams thus far. In addition to the Bills and Broncos, he has also played for the Eagles and Washington.
Darby won a Super Bowl during his time with the Eagles, starting at cornerback when Philadelphia beat the New England Patriots in 2017.
For his career, Darby has appeared in 89 games and made 88 starts. He has eight career interceptions but none since the 2019 season. Darby has made 373 career tackles, including eight tackles for loss.
During his time at Florida State, the Maryland native was named the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2012. As a sophomore in 2013, he helped the Seminoles win the national title.
More on Marlon Humphrey injury
All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey was at practice on Tuesday but was absent for Wednesday’s workout. After Wednesday’s practice, Ravens coach John Harbaugh confirmed that Humphrey was having surgery.
The Ravens selected Humphrey, a former Alabama star, in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He’s earned spots in three Pro Bowls, including in 2022.
Humphrey isn’t the only injured defensive back. Rock Ya-Sin, a projected starter, suffered an injury at the start of training camp. Harbaugh indicated earlier this week that Ya-Sin is nearing a return to the field.
Meanwhile, backup quarterback Tyler Huntley strained his hamstring. That doesn’t leave much depth behind Lamar Jackson, who has struggled with injuries the past two seasons.
It remains to be seen if the Ravens will sign Darby, but he could be a solid option, assuming he is healthy. The speedster has proven that he can make plays in the NFL when he is not sidelined with an injury.