Ravens trade Odafe Oweh to Chargers for Alohi Gilman and two picks

The Baltimore Ravens sent edge rusher Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday in a swap that sends safety Alohi Gilman and a 2026 fifth-round draft pick to Baltimore in exchange for Oweh and a 2027 seventh-round pick, the teams said. The move, announced pending physicals, comes as both clubs respond to injury problems and performance gaps at opposite levels of their defenses.

Oweh, 26, was Baltimore's first-round pick in 2021 and is in the final year of his rookie contract. He recorded a career-high 10 sacks in 2024 but had not reached the quarterback through five games this season and had amassed only 10 tackles, according to team statistics. The Chargers acquired him to bolster a pass-rushing unit hit by injuries; veteran Khalil Mack has been on injured reserve since an elbow injury in Week 2 and other Chargers linebackers have also missed time.

Gilman, 28, arrives in Baltimore with six seasons of NFL experience and 73 games played. A rotational starter in Los Angeles, he has five career interceptions and has served in deep-coverage roles alongside Derwin James. Ravens coaches expect him to be available for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Ravens defensive...