Jalyn Armour-Davis is a fourth-year cornerback but has been taking some reps at safety during OTAs, as he did during Thursday's practice.

Moving Armour-Davis to safety in certain packages gives the Ravens another defensive wrinkle to explore.

"You want to get your best 11 guys on the field," Defensive Coordinator Zach Orr said. "In the secondary, most of the time you're going to have at least five DBs on the field, sometimes six, maybe seven.

"You don't want to limit yourself or a player just because 'Well, he's only a corner.' We force our guys to kind of learn everything, then we start throwing them out there to see if they can pick it up and execute at a high level."

Orr complimented Armour-Davis for adjusting quickly.

"Jalyn, he might be the smartest DB in the room, because he knows all the positions," Orr said. "He's just one of the guys we're starting to do that with. You'll start seeing more guys do that as we get going."

Chuck Pagano 'Never Really Stopped Thinking About Coaching'

Coaching again after a four-year break feels great to Senior Defensive Assistant/Secondary Coach Chuck Pagano.

Pagano was previously on Baltimore's staff from 2008-11 and spent his final season as defensive coordinator before leaving to become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts (2012-17). He retired after the 2020 season following a stint as the Chicago Bears' defensive coordinator, but returning to coaching has rejuvenated the 64-year-old Pagano.

"I never really stopped thinking about coaching," Pagano said. "This was probably the only opportunity that would get me off the couch."

Orr values Pagano's experience and energy at practice.

"His football knowledge is just so valuable to me personally and to us as a team," Orr said. "He's led great defenses here as a coordinator. He's been a great position coach throughout his whole career, great head coach as well. He's seen a lot, been around a lot. He's going to be great for our guys. I'm fired up about him."

Orr Likes What He Sees From 'More Confident' Trenton Simpson

Third-year linebacker Trenton Simpson is looking to reestablish himself as the starting inside linebacker next to Roquan Smith, and Orr likes Simpson's approach at OTAs.

"This is the most confident that I've seen Trent," Orr said. "He's a lot more relaxed before the play. I hear him talking. This is the most I've heard him communicate on the field, so I'm excited. He's actually turning into one of our most vocal guys."

Orr also gave props to rookie fourth-round pick Teddye Buchanan, who's looking to be a part of the picture at inside linebacker.

"Teddye plays like a Raven," Orr said. "On his college film, he flies around, and he seeks contact. He can play in space, and he's a smart player.

"We're throwing a lot on his plate. He's playing both positions for us – mike [linebacker], will [linebacker] and dime – and he's done a good job going out there so far."

Mike Green's Quickness Has Flashed Early

The Ravens aren't wearing pads in practice yet, but OTAs are giving second-round outside linebacker Mike Green a chance to learn the defense. Orr expects Green's pass-rushing strengths to pop when practices become more physical.

"I see a guy that comes out here and works, but from a physical standpoint, [his] get-off is real, and he understands the level of the quarterback," Orr said. "I think he's going to be a really valuable piece for us. He's strong. He's explosive. He can rush on the outside, and he can rush on the inside.

"One thing we always say [is] you can never have enough rushers, and he's going to add to that room. I think that he's doing a good job with what he can do right now, given the restrictions with the pads and everything, but I think [during] training camp and preseason, you guys will start to see what abilities he really has."