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The Baltimore Ravens are rebuilding their roster after losing ten starters or key contributors in free agency. The 2026 offseason is in full swing, and it's another important one for Baltimore, who are looking to get back to the postseason in head coach Jesse Minter's debut season. The Ravens suffered significant roster losses and made a splash signing, landing Trey Hendrickson on a four-year deal. Teams that successfully build through the NFL draft typically suffer the greatest losses. The Ravens saw seven players depart on the initial Monday, and after Jake Hummel's departure, they've had 8 defensive starters or contributors depart, including an All-Pro punter. Baltimore plays the compensatory game better than most teams, and received a league-leading (Eagles, Steelers) four picks after seeing several key players switch teams in 2025.
Here's a look at the biggest winners and losers for the Ravens so far this NFL offseason, highlighting key roster changes, departures, and developing storylines shaping Baltimore ahead of the 2026 season.
The Ravens did bring back John Simpson, but their only other addition was guard/center Jovaughn Gwyn from the Atlanta Falcons. Vorhees earned a significant $1.199 million performance-based bonus after starting all 17 games in 2025.
Hawkins had his best NFL season in 2025, racking up 48 tackles, four interceptions, 1.5 sacks, and a pass breakup. He also had five tackles for New England in its Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and he'll pair with two dynamic safeties in Kyle Hamilton and Malaki Starks, while playing for Jesse Minter, a coach who'll put Hwakins in the best positions.
After not getting paid in Cincinnati, Hendrickson landed a four-year deal worth $112 million.
The veteran cornerback is returning in 2026 and will get all of his money despite having the worst season of his career in 2025.
In one quick swoop, Baltimore lost Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum, blocking tight end Charlie Kolar, pass-catching tight end Isaiah Likely, and Keaton Mitchell after he wasn't tendered. At tight end, they added eight-year veteran Durham Smythe, who served as the third tight end for first-year offensive coordinator Declan Doyle last season with the Chicago Bears. They added versatile interior offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn, who spent the past three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, and brought back John Simpson. There's still a need for another wide receiver, an offensive guard and a pass catching tight end.
Baltimore had dreams of pairing Maxx Crosby with Trey Hendrickson, but an awkward physical ended with the Ravens backing out of the deal and pivoting to the former Bengals star pass rusher. The move for Hendrickson addressed the most glaring need on the roster. Last season, the Ravens finished near the bottom of the league in nearly every meaningful pass rush statistic and only registered 30 sacks. Baltimore lost 10 players in free agency and has uncertainty surrounding Nnamdi Madubuike.
Former Ravens co-captain Anthony Levine Sr. was named the special teams coordinator for Baltimore on Jesse Minter's staff. He'll need a new punter after All-Pro Jordan Stout signed with the New York Giants, making him the NFL's highest-paid punter.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Biggest winners, losers for Ravens this offseason
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Here's a look at the biggest winners and losers for the Ravens so far this NFL offseason, highlighting key roster changes, departures, and developing storylines shaping Baltimore ahead of the 2026 season.
Biggest Winners
OL Andrew Vorhees:
The Ravens did bring back John Simpson, but their only other addition was guard/center Jovaughn Gwyn from the Atlanta Falcons. Vorhees earned a significant $1.199 million performance-based bonus after starting all 17 games in 2025.
DB Jaylinn Hawkins
Hawkins had his best NFL season in 2025, racking up 48 tackles, four interceptions, 1.5 sacks, and a pass breakup. He also had five tackles for New England in its Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and he'll pair with two dynamic safeties in Kyle Hamilton and Malaki Starks, while playing for Jesse Minter, a coach who'll put Hwakins in the best positions.
OLB Trey Hendrickson
After not getting paid in Cincinnati, Hendrickson landed a four-year deal worth $112 million.
CB Marlon Humphrey
The veteran cornerback is returning in 2026 and will get all of his money despite having the worst season of his career in 2025.
Biggest losers
Declan Doyle/Lamar Jackson
In one quick swoop, Baltimore lost Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum, blocking tight end Charlie Kolar, pass-catching tight end Isaiah Likely, and Keaton Mitchell after he wasn't tendered. At tight end, they added eight-year veteran Durham Smythe, who served as the third tight end for first-year offensive coordinator Declan Doyle last season with the Chicago Bears. They added versatile interior offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn, who spent the past three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, and brought back John Simpson. There's still a need for another wide receiver, an offensive guard and a pass catching tight end.
DC Anthony Weaver
Baltimore had dreams of pairing Maxx Crosby with Trey Hendrickson, but an awkward physical ended with the Ravens backing out of the deal and pivoting to the former Bengals star pass rusher. The move for Hendrickson addressed the most glaring need on the roster. Last season, the Ravens finished near the bottom of the league in nearly every meaningful pass rush statistic and only registered 30 sacks. Baltimore lost 10 players in free agency and has uncertainty surrounding Nnamdi Madubuike.
Ravens special teams coach
Former Ravens co-captain Anthony Levine Sr. was named the special teams coordinator for Baltimore on Jesse Minter's staff. He'll need a new punter after All-Pro Jordan Stout signed with the New York Giants, making him the NFL's highest-paid punter.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Biggest winners, losers for Ravens this offseason
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