Ravens Insider: READERS RESPOND: Fans expect Ravens to have better defense than Steelers

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We asked readers if they think the Ravens or Steelers will have a better defense in 2025. The question arose shortly after dealt safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Dolphins as part of a trade that brought cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers. Baltimore’s offseason included adding free-agent cornerback Jaire Alexander and drafting a few potential starters, including safety Malaki Starks from Georgia.

Here are the results from our online poll:

• Ravens — 85% (155 votes)
• Steelers — 15% (28 votes)

Here’s what some fans told us about the two AFC North defenses (answers have been edited for clarity and grammar):

I think Baltimore has a slight edge. The Ravens’ defense was trending upward the final eight games of 2024, while Pittsburgh’s seemed broken by the time their playoff game with us ended. And frankly, I think Miami got the best of its recent trade with Pittsburgh. — Robert

Is this for real? I mean, the Ravens are stacked, and it looks like the Steelers are finding scraps. — Mark Vana

The Ravens, and it’s not close. — Arthur Brendon

The Ravens. Duh. — Bernard McDaniels

The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll. To see results from previous sports polls, go to baltimoresun.com/sportspoll

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