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Projecting the Ravens’ starting defense for Week 1 vs. Texans

The Baltimore Ravens whittled their roster down to 53 players last week and are now focused on their Week 1 matchup at home against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 10.

The Ravens have changed their roster since cutdown day, but the defense looks the part even after losing Marlon Humphrey to a foot injury.

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Jadeveon Clowney and Ronald Darby are added reinforcements, while the front seven will be among the NFL’s best.

With preparation underway for Week 1, we’re projecting the Ravens’ starting defense.

DE --Broderick Washington

(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

NT--Michael Pierce

(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

DT--Justin Madubuike

(AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Edge rusher-Odafe Oweh

Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

OLB -- Jadaveon Clowney

(Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

MLB-- Roquan Smith

Mandatory Credit: Brent Skeen-USA TODAY Sports

MLB--Patrick Queen

Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

CB--Rock Ya-Sin

(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

CB--Ronald Darby

Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

S--Kyle Hamilton

Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

S--Marcus Williams

(AP Photo/Stew Milne)
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