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Tre’Davious White is getting another fresh start as he tries to rebuild himself after suffering a torn Achilles tendon last fall.
The Los Angeles Rams trading the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback to the Baltimore Ravens for Tuesday’s NFL trade deadlinea person with knowledge of the move told USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the transaction was not yet official.
White, 29, struggled early on with the Rams after signing a one-year, $4.25 million contract with the team this offseason. He gave up four touchdowns in four games before becoming a healthy scratch starting in October. Los Angeles allowed him to pursue a trade, and the franchise found a willing partner.
If he joins Baltimore, White could get a chance to help a defense that is giving up a league-worst 280.9 passing yards per game.
Here’s a look at how both the Ravens and Rams fared in trades.
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Ravens grade: C+
Nothing more than a cheapie here. If White somehow becomes a viable contributor to a maligned secondary, great. If not, Baltimore can move on without worrying about what it gave up in the deal. The Ravens would have been better off looking for a pass rusher, but the relatively tight salary cap prospects likely ruled out any move bigger than this.
Ram class: C+
For the minimal draft compensation going back to Los Angeles, this was probably a case of the Rams doing the right thing by a highly respected player. White was forced into action due to injuries to the back end of Los Angeles’ defense, and there was no longer a path forward for him given the current setup of the secondary. It was simply time for both parties to move on.