The Ravens should thank New York Jets coach Rex Ryan for trading for Pittsburgh wide receiver Santonio Holmes and taking him out of the AFC North late Sunday night.
Holmes has hurt the Ravens more than any wide receiver over the past four seasons. He has scored a touchdown in seven straight games against the Ravens, reaching the end zone a total of eight times. Holmes has put a dent in the Ravens' secondary with touchdowns of 24, 33, 38, 59 and 65 yards.
Now, the Ravens won't have to face Holmes twice a year. Of course, they could see him this season when the Ravens play at the New York Jets (that is, if Holmes isn't suspended for that game).
The trade was first reported by Pro Football Talk. The Steelers gave up Holmes for a fifth-round pick because he could soon face a suspension under the NFL's substance abuse policy, according to multiple reports. He was also accused of throwing a glass at a woman in a night club last month.
Holmes is signed through 2010.
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