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Last spring, the Baltimore Ravens had one of the NFL's best rosters and a loaded offensive unit looking to build on the record-setting performance from 2024. The Ravens weren't overly active during the first wave of NFL free agency, but they added DeAndre Hopkins to the passing game and Jake Hummel to the special teams. Baltimore retained Ronnie Stanley, Patrick Ricard, and Tylan Wallace, while the restructuring of Marlon Humphrey created $13 million in salary cap space.
Fast forward nearly a year, and John Harbaugh was fired following an 8-9 season and a last-second loss to Pittsburgh in a Week 18 winner-take-all scenario. Harbaugh is out after 18 years in Baltimore and took his talents to New York, where he signed a five-year deal with the Giants.
In came new head coach Jesse Minter, who has added Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator and Anthony Weaver as defensive coordinator.
With the newleague year fast approaching, we're taking a look back at the 2025 free agent class signed by Baltimore.
Baltimore and Awuzie agreed to a one-year deal.
The 30-year-old cornerback had his moments in 2025, and his 74.7 grade from PFF was 14th best in the NFL.
Baltimore and Wallace agreed to a one-year deal.
Wallace saw action in 13 games this season, collecting four receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. The Ravens focused on a wide receiver corps of Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Devontez Walker, and LaJohntay Wester for the bulk of the season.
Hopkins and Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal.
"I definitely want to play. I know I want to play one more year for sure," Hopkins said on "The Lounge" following the Week 18 loss. A 13-year vet and free agent, Hopkins was the Ravens' third option behind Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews. Hopkins' 37 targets were similar to Rashod Bateman (38) and Isaiah Likely (35) as he logged 22 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns, career lows in nearly every significant receiving category.
The Ravens signed Hummel on a one-year deal.
Hummel saw action in 17 games, logging 18 tackles and 34 snaps on defense. Hummel saw 371 special team snaps, earning an 83.9 grade from PFF and 11 special teams tackles.
Baltimore and Richard agreed to a one-year deal in free agency.
Ricard, an undrafted rookie in 2017 and a six-time Pro Bowler, said he'd love to come back and eventually retire as a Raven. The Pro Bowl fullback has played a pivotal role in Derrick Henry's two-year dominance.
The Ravens retained Stanley on a three-year, $60 million deal.
After re-signing in Baltimore, Stanley logged 857 snaps, earning a 70.9 PFF grade, while allowing four sacks and 28 pressures.
The Ravens re-signed Ben Cleveland to a one-year deal.
The Ravens parted ways with Cleveland after he was suspended three games for violating the NFL's Performance-Enhancing Drug Policy. Before his suspension, Cleveland had been a healthy scratch in recent weeks, with Emery Jones performing as the top backup behind Andrew Vorhees and Daniel Faalele.
Cleveland was not paid for the three-game absence and was eligible to return for the season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18. In 2024, Cleveland saw action in all 17 regular-season games as a backup at left guard, plus both playoff contests. The 2021 third-round pick finished the final year of his rookie deal and had no major suitors on the open market.
The Ravens signed the former quarterback on a two-year deal worth $6.2 million (with a max value of $12.2 million).
Rush completed 25 of 39 passes for 251 yards, with four interceptions and zero touchdowns. He threw for just 72 yards against the Los Angeles Rams before the bye, but was demoted to third team with Tyler Huntley ascending to the backup quarterback spot.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: NFL Free Agency: Reviewing the Baltimore Ravens 2025 signings
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Fast forward nearly a year, and John Harbaugh was fired following an 8-9 season and a last-second loss to Pittsburgh in a Week 18 winner-take-all scenario. Harbaugh is out after 18 years in Baltimore and took his talents to New York, where he signed a five-year deal with the Giants.
In came new head coach Jesse Minter, who has added Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator and Anthony Weaver as defensive coordinator.
With the newleague year fast approaching, we're taking a look back at the 2025 free agent class signed by Baltimore.
Chidobe Awuzie, CB
Baltimore and Awuzie agreed to a one-year deal.
The 30-year-old cornerback had his moments in 2025, and his 74.7 grade from PFF was 14th best in the NFL.
Tylan Wallace, WR
Baltimore and Wallace agreed to a one-year deal.
Wallace saw action in 13 games this season, collecting four receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. The Ravens focused on a wide receiver corps of Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Devontez Walker, and LaJohntay Wester for the bulk of the season.
DeAndre Hopkins, WR
Hopkins and Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal.
"I definitely want to play. I know I want to play one more year for sure," Hopkins said on "The Lounge" following the Week 18 loss. A 13-year vet and free agent, Hopkins was the Ravens' third option behind Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews. Hopkins' 37 targets were similar to Rashod Bateman (38) and Isaiah Likely (35) as he logged 22 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns, career lows in nearly every significant receiving category.
Jake Hummel, LB
The Ravens signed Hummel on a one-year deal.
Hummel saw action in 17 games, logging 18 tackles and 34 snaps on defense. Hummel saw 371 special team snaps, earning an 83.9 grade from PFF and 11 special teams tackles.
Patrick Ricard, FB
Baltimore and Richard agreed to a one-year deal in free agency.
Ricard, an undrafted rookie in 2017 and a six-time Pro Bowler, said he'd love to come back and eventually retire as a Raven. The Pro Bowl fullback has played a pivotal role in Derrick Henry's two-year dominance.
Ronnie Stanley, OT
The Ravens retained Stanley on a three-year, $60 million deal.
After re-signing in Baltimore, Stanley logged 857 snaps, earning a 70.9 PFF grade, while allowing four sacks and 28 pressures.
Ben Cleveland, OG
The Ravens re-signed Ben Cleveland to a one-year deal.
The Ravens parted ways with Cleveland after he was suspended three games for violating the NFL's Performance-Enhancing Drug Policy. Before his suspension, Cleveland had been a healthy scratch in recent weeks, with Emery Jones performing as the top backup behind Andrew Vorhees and Daniel Faalele.
Cleveland was not paid for the three-game absence and was eligible to return for the season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18. In 2024, Cleveland saw action in all 17 regular-season games as a backup at left guard, plus both playoff contests. The 2021 third-round pick finished the final year of his rookie deal and had no major suitors on the open market.
Cooper Rush, QB
The Ravens signed the former quarterback on a two-year deal worth $6.2 million (with a max value of $12.2 million).
Rush completed 25 of 39 passes for 251 yards, with four interceptions and zero touchdowns. He threw for just 72 yards against the Los Angeles Rams before the bye, but was demoted to third team with Tyler Huntley ascending to the backup quarterback spot.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: NFL Free Agency: Reviewing the Baltimore Ravens 2025 signings
Continue reading...
