The Baltimore Ravens have some serious connections to departed Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle King Dunlap. Ones that might make it far easier to sign him on the cheap.

The Ravens are now in need of some help along the offensive line. With right tackle Rick Wagner departing for the Detroit Lions on a massive deal that makes him the highest-paid true right tackle in the league, Baltimore will have to shuffle things around to put assemble a competent offensive line in 2017.

Dunlap could be the perfect addition as depth and a quality starter at right tackle. And it’s a deal that makes too much sense on paper.

First is the Eric Weddle connection. The Ravens safety played nine seasons for the Chargers, including three with Dunlap. When Dunlap was released, Weddle came to his defense on Twitter and took the chance to take a shot at Los Angeles at the same time. With how instrumental Weddle has been in the signings of safety Tony Jefferson and running back Danny Woodhead, it’s easy to connect the two former Chargers together in Baltimore.

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Then comes arguably the biggest connection: offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris. D’Alessandris helped coach Dunlap in San Diego and per Dan Hatman, he got a lot out of the tackle.

Something to pay attention to this offseason. #Ravens need an OT and Dunlap has experience with D'Alessandris. https://t.co/NyRfFBiTpv — MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_Car) March 13, 2017

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For a player needing a change in scenery and some help getting over regular injuries, Baltimore seems like the perfect location for Dunlap. He’d get to reunite with friends and with a coach that helped develop him further, all in a culture of winning and family. That series of connections make too much sense and could get Dunlap into purple and black.