Orlando Brown Jr. Trade Rumors: Talks Involving Ravens OT 'Heating Up' Before Draft

Less than one week from the start of the 2021 NFL draft, the Baltimore Ravens are reportedly ramping up their efforts to engage other teams in trade talks for offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr.  

Per NFL reporter Josina Anderson, trade talks involving Brown are "heating up" leading into the draft. 

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported in February that Brown requested a trade from the Ravens because of his unhappiness with not being able to play left tackle.

Rapoport noted the Ravens would need a "major haul" to consider trading Brown.

Ronnie Stanley has been entrenched as Baltimore's starting left tackle since being drafted No. 6 overall in 2016. The 27-year-old signed a five-year extension in October.

Brown played left tackle for three seasons at Oklahoma University from 2015-17. He moved to right tackle upon being drafted by the Ravens in 2018. The two-time Pro Bowler has started all 48 regular-season games over the past three seasons.

A season-ending ankle injury Stanley suffered in Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers allowed Brown to move to the left side of the offensive line. He started Baltimore's final 11 games, including the playoffs, at left tackle.

Brown is entering the final season of his rookie contract in 2021. He is set to make $3.384 million in base salary.