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The NFL off-season is underway, and the Ravens are officially ready for business after announcing a new staff that included 25 coaches, including three holdovers from John Harbaugh's staff. The Ravens will initially have 22 unrestricted free agents, according to Over The Cap, with big names like Tyler Linderbaum, Isaiah Likely, Kyle Van Noy, Dre'Mont Jones, Alohi Gilman, Chidobe Awuzie, and Ar'Darius Washington among those Eric DeCosta will have to decide on. Odafe Oweh was one of the biggest names on the list, but he was traded, while Kyle Hamilon and Mark Andrews signed huge contract extensions.
The new league year is fast approaching, and there are 14 days until the legal tampering period begins. The NFL released key dates for the calendar year. The most important date after the Super Bowl is the early negotiation window. That'll open on March 9, giving teams two days to negotiate before free agency and the new league year kicks off on March 11.
With free agency fast approaching, we're looking at the impending free agency decisions that could reshape the Ravens' draft board.
Age: 26
Linderbaum, the team's top pending free agent, said he "absolutely" wants to return. The Ravens did not pick up his fifth-year option last offseason, but he still could return on a deal that puts him in the top five highest-paid centers. If Linderbaum departs, Baltimore could look to add a center or offensive guard who can play center in the second or third round.
Age: 29
Entering Week 16, Jones was leading the Ravens in pressures (20) and quick pressures (8) since they acquired him in Week 10. Among Ravens defenders with 150 pass rush snaps, Jones led all Baltimore defenders in Pass rush win rate. Overall, Jones had 2.5 sacks and 15 quarterback hits for the Ravens, which, coupled with his production in Tennessee, gave him seven sacks and 24 quarterback hits total in 2025, both career highs.
If Jones re-signs, Baltimore could look towards an offensive guard or cornerback in the first round.
Age: 27
While the Ravens' depth chart lists Washington as the backup strong safety behind Kyle Hamilton, he's a key contributor at other positions in the defensive backfield. If Washington and Alohi Gilman depart, Baltimore could target a safety in rounds two or three.
Age: 31
The 31-year-old cornerback had his moments in 2025, and his 74.7 grade from PFF was 14th best in the NFL. If Awuzie departs, Baltimore could target a cornerback in Round 1.
Age: 28
Stout earned a Pro Bowl nod after his 50.1 yards per punt average was 5th in the NFL.
Age: 26
Likely had his training camp derailed by a broken foot and was inconsistent thereafter. His training camp was cut short after he broke his foot in late July during a one-on-one drill. He missed the start of the season and finished with 27 catches on 36 targets for 307 yards, all career lows. Still, he's a dynamic playmaker and one of Jackson's most explosive targets. He's talked about wanting to blossom, and his departure could see Baltimore target a tight end early on.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: 5 free agency decisions that could reshape the Ravens’ NFL draft board
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The new league year is fast approaching, and there are 14 days until the legal tampering period begins. The NFL released key dates for the calendar year. The most important date after the Super Bowl is the early negotiation window. That'll open on March 9, giving teams two days to negotiate before free agency and the new league year kicks off on March 11.
With free agency fast approaching, we're looking at the impending free agency decisions that could reshape the Ravens' draft board.
C Tyler Linderbaum: UFA
Age: 26
Linderbaum, the team's top pending free agent, said he "absolutely" wants to return. The Ravens did not pick up his fifth-year option last offseason, but he still could return on a deal that puts him in the top five highest-paid centers. If Linderbaum departs, Baltimore could look to add a center or offensive guard who can play center in the second or third round.
DT Dre'Mont Jones: UFA
Age: 29
Entering Week 16, Jones was leading the Ravens in pressures (20) and quick pressures (8) since they acquired him in Week 10. Among Ravens defenders with 150 pass rush snaps, Jones led all Baltimore defenders in Pass rush win rate. Overall, Jones had 2.5 sacks and 15 quarterback hits for the Ravens, which, coupled with his production in Tennessee, gave him seven sacks and 24 quarterback hits total in 2025, both career highs.
If Jones re-signs, Baltimore could look towards an offensive guard or cornerback in the first round.
DB Ar'Darius Washington: UFA
Age: 27
While the Ravens' depth chart lists Washington as the backup strong safety behind Kyle Hamilton, he's a key contributor at other positions in the defensive backfield. If Washington and Alohi Gilman depart, Baltimore could target a safety in rounds two or three.
DB Chidobe Awuzie: UFA
Age: 31
The 31-year-old cornerback had his moments in 2025, and his 74.7 grade from PFF was 14th best in the NFL. If Awuzie departs, Baltimore could target a cornerback in Round 1.
P Jordan Stout: UFA
Age: 28
Stout earned a Pro Bowl nod after his 50.1 yards per punt average was 5th in the NFL.
TE Isaiah Likely: UFA
Age: 26
Likely had his training camp derailed by a broken foot and was inconsistent thereafter. His training camp was cut short after he broke his foot in late July during a one-on-one drill. He missed the start of the season and finished with 27 catches on 36 targets for 307 yards, all career lows. Still, he's a dynamic playmaker and one of Jackson's most explosive targets. He's talked about wanting to blossom, and his departure could see Baltimore target a tight end early on.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: 5 free agency decisions that could reshape the Ravens’ NFL draft board
Continue reading...
