The Baltimore Sun believes OT Jah Reid could be the Ravens' top in-house option to replace departed LG Ben Grubbs.

The Ravens went hard after free agent LG Evan Mathis, but he opted to re-sign with the Eagles Saturday. A 2011 third-round pick, Reid was active for all 16 games as a rookie, but played a total of seven snaps. At 6-foot-7, 327 pounds, Reid would be huge for a guard. The Ravens figure to spend at least one draft pick on a guard.

According to the Baltimore Sun, "from all indications," the Ravens have scrapped the idea of making rookie Jah Reid their starting right tackle.

Per beat writer Mike Preston, the Ravens now view Mark LeVoir as a potential alternative after signing him following his release from the Patriots. LeVoir has reportedly already proven a better pass blocker than Reid in Ravens practice. Moving Marshal Yanda to right tackle is looking more and more likely.

Rookie OT Jah Reid struggled mightily in pass protection in Thursday's preseason opener against the Eagles.

Reid couldn't keep the pressure off Tyrod Taylor, showing slow feet and poor technique. The Baltimore Sun suggests the third-rounder is "more of a project than an immediate solution." That's a problem because starting RT Oniel Cousins continues to get beat like a drum, and LT Michael Oher couldn't stop Trent Cole. The Ravens tackles are a potential stumbling block this season.

Beat writer Aaron Wilson believes third-round pick Jah Reid could end up starting at right tackle in Week 1.

Oniel Cousins will be in camp Thursday and then the competition will be on. Reid has much more upside as the younger player with the bigger frame, and Cousins could end up finding himself without a roster spot.

Ravens signed third-round OT Jah Reid to a four-year contract.

With free agent Jared Gaither likely bolting, Reid is going to have to get up to speed quickly. He may be asked to start at right tackle right out of the gate. At 6'7/327, Reid certainly has the body to hold his own immediately.