The Facts: Dennis Pitta’s status for the upcoming season is unknown as he recovers from a second major hip injury in as many years. Gillmore is heading into his sophomore season after showing potential as a rookie, and the Ravens also have an eye on the market for some additional help. Owner Steve Bisciotti explained that the Ravens are staying hopeful with Pitta, and they also have some big expectations for Gillmore. “Don’t sleep on Crockett," Bisciotti said. "He loves to stick his nose in there.”

Diehards Line: The Ravens liked what they saw from Gillmore in a limited role as a rookie. The 6-6, 251-pound Gillmore, a third-round pick, caught 10 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown after taking over the No. 2 TE role behind veteran Owen Daniels when Pitta went down for the season. Bisciotti even drew a comparison between compared Gillmore and to the Cowboys' Jason Witten. Both players are big-bodied tight ends who can hold their own as blockers, and they also have the hands to serve as assets in the passing game. “When you have a guy like a Jason Witten who loves to block – doesn’t just do it because he’s being made to do it – and can get off the line of scrimmage, that can be a great weapon. I really would expect 30-40 balls to Crockett this year.” The Ravens likely won’t know Pitta’s status until training camp nears this summer, and they will have contingency plans in place if he’s unable to return. Baltimore is monitoring the free-agency market, and Bisciotti also indicated that the Ravens will look to the middle rounds of the draft to add a pass-catching tight end like Pitta.