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After a rookie was the jersey number coinciding with the days until the Baltimore Ravens kickoff their 2020 season, today is an NFL veteran. Day 95: Derek Wolfe.
How Wolfe Became a Raven
Earlier this year, after Rams DT Michael Brockers and the Ravens couldn’t agree on a new deal after worries of Brockers’ ankle, the Ravens found their new defensive lineman in Wolfe.
Career before becoming a Raven
Wolfe, prior to coming to Charm City, was a lifelong Denver Bronco, being drafted in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft (No. 36). He was off to a hot start in his first three seasons as he racked up three passes defended, 11.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss. He was a fan favorite for both his play and his trash-talking.
Derek Wolfe career stats
| Player | Games Played | INT | Passes Defended | FF | FR | Sacks | Combined Tackles | TFL | QB Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Games Played | INT | Passes Defended | FF | FR | Sacks | Combined Tackles | TFL | QB Hits |
| Derek Wolfe | 108 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 299 | 46 | 82 |
Career Highlights
Contract info
On March 30, 2020, Wolfe signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Ravens. The deal, according to overthecap, is fully guaranteed.
Outlook for 2020
Last season, Wolfe produced a career high in sacks (7.0); he amassed eight tackles for loss and added 12 QB hits. It’s been said many times that somebody along this front seven will feast and it’s highly likely Wolfe is the overlooked favorite. Many opposing coordinators will look to double team either Calais Campbell or Matt Judon, seeing as they’re both the stars among the front seven in terms of getting after the quarterback and name recognition. Though Wolfe is coming off a career year in sacks, he ended the season on the injured reserve list due to a dislocated elbow and one can assume he’s not flashing quite as large on the opposition’s radar.