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The Ravens enter training camp with an offensive depth chart that has star power at the top, meaningful competition in the middle, and several young players who could quickly reshape the roster. Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, Mark Andrews, Ronnie Stanley, and Roger Rosengarten give Baltimore a strong foundation, but the real intrigue comes from how offensive coordinator Declan Doyle builds the next layer around them. The Ravens have a new-look receiver room, a rebuilt tight end group, a major center battle after Tyler Linderbaum’s departure, and a first-round guard who is expected to step directly into the lineup for a team with championship expectations.
At quarterback, Jackson remains the unquestioned starter after agreeing to a restructured contract that created nearly $40 million in cap space. He has been working out in Florida and will enter camp looking to rebound from an injury-plagued 2025 season. Tyler Huntley is back as the favorite for the No. 2 job, while Skylar Thompson gives Baltimore another experienced option. Undrafted rookies Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano are camp arms with developmental traits, but their clearest path is likely tied to practice squad consideration unless they force a longer look in the preseason.
Running back remains built around Henry, who continues to define Baltimore’s physical offensive identity. Justice Hill returns from injury as the most established change-of-pace option, while Adam Randall is one of the most interesting rookies on the roster because of his versatility as a runner, receiver, and gadget player. Rasheen Ali is also in the mix for depth snaps, while Dontae McMillan and Elijah Tau-Tolliver will have to make their cases on special teams and preseason production. Lucas Scott is the only true fullback on the roster after Patrick Ricard’s departure, but his role is uncertain because Doyle prefers using tight ends in H-back and motion roles rather than relying on a traditional fullback.
The wide receiver room has the most changes in the offensive hierarchy. Flowers remains the clear No. 1 after back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons and the Ravens picking up his $27.3 million fifth-year option. Rashod Bateman is under contract through 2029, but he enters camp needing to solidify his role after an injury-filled 2025 season and trade speculation. Rookie Ja’Kobi Lane gives Baltimore size, athleticism, and red-zone ability, while Elijah Sarratt has already created buzz as a polished target who can work inside, separate, and finish plays. Devontez Walker is entering a critical third season as a touchdown-producing talent who still needs to prove he can earn consistent snaps. Dayton Wade, Cornelius Johnson, Xavier Guillory, Cortez Braham, and Octavian Smith will compete for depth roles, while LaJohntay Wester’s punt return value gives him a realistic roster path even if his offensive role is limited.
Tight end remains headlined by Andrews, who signed a three-year, $39.3 million extension that keeps the franchise’s all-time leading receiver in Baltimore. Andrews is still Jackson’s most trusted middle-of-the-field target, but the rest of the room has changed after Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar departed. Durham Smythe brings veteran reliability and blocking value, while rookies Matthew Hibner and Josh Cuevas give the Ravens two developmental tight ends with receiving upside and formation flexibility. Ty Pezza faces a difficult path in a room where Doyle’s offense could lean heavily on tight ends, H-backs, and moving pieces.
The offensive line is the biggest camp storyline. Stanley and Rosengarten are locked in as the starting tackles if healthy, giving Baltimore strong bookends. Vega Ioane, the No. 14 overall pick, is expected to start immediately at guard and could become one of the most important rookies on the team. John Simpson returns after two seasons with the Jets and should have a strong chance to start at the other guard spot, while Andrew Vorhees and Emery Jones Jr. remain important interior options. The center competition is wide open after Linderbaum left for Las Vegas as the highest-paid center in NFL history. Danny Pinter, Jovaughn Gwyn, and Corey Bullock are the key names to watch, with Nick Dawkins also competing for depth. Carson Vinson and Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan are the top reserve tackles, while Jared Penning, Evan Beerntsen, Diego Pounds, and Trevonte Sylvester will battle for backup and practice squad roles.
The projected offensive depth chart starts with Jackson, Henry, Flowers, Andrews, Stanley, Ioane, Simpson, a center to be determined, Rosengarten, and whichever receivers separate behind Flowers. The next tier is where the camp could shift quickly. Lane and Sarratt have real paths to immediate snaps. Randall gives the offense a creative rookie weapon. Smythe, Hibner, and Cuevas could shape the heavy-personnel packages. The center battle could determine how quickly the line settles into Doyle’s system.
Baltimore’s offense has enough high-end talent to remain dangerous, but training camp will decide whether the supporting cast is deep enough and detailed enough to raise the ceiling. If the Ravens settle the center job, find two reliable rookie pass catchers, and identify the right backfield rotation behind Henry, the depth chart could look much stronger by September than it does entering July.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens projected offensive depth chart entering training camp
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At quarterback, Jackson remains the unquestioned starter after agreeing to a restructured contract that created nearly $40 million in cap space. He has been working out in Florida and will enter camp looking to rebound from an injury-plagued 2025 season. Tyler Huntley is back as the favorite for the No. 2 job, while Skylar Thompson gives Baltimore another experienced option. Undrafted rookies Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano are camp arms with developmental traits, but their clearest path is likely tied to practice squad consideration unless they force a longer look in the preseason.
RB
Running back remains built around Henry, who continues to define Baltimore’s physical offensive identity. Justice Hill returns from injury as the most established change-of-pace option, while Adam Randall is one of the most interesting rookies on the roster because of his versatility as a runner, receiver, and gadget player. Rasheen Ali is also in the mix for depth snaps, while Dontae McMillan and Elijah Tau-Tolliver will have to make their cases on special teams and preseason production. Lucas Scott is the only true fullback on the roster after Patrick Ricard’s departure, but his role is uncertain because Doyle prefers using tight ends in H-back and motion roles rather than relying on a traditional fullback.
WR
The wide receiver room has the most changes in the offensive hierarchy. Flowers remains the clear No. 1 after back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons and the Ravens picking up his $27.3 million fifth-year option. Rashod Bateman is under contract through 2029, but he enters camp needing to solidify his role after an injury-filled 2025 season and trade speculation. Rookie Ja’Kobi Lane gives Baltimore size, athleticism, and red-zone ability, while Elijah Sarratt has already created buzz as a polished target who can work inside, separate, and finish plays. Devontez Walker is entering a critical third season as a touchdown-producing talent who still needs to prove he can earn consistent snaps. Dayton Wade, Cornelius Johnson, Xavier Guillory, Cortez Braham, and Octavian Smith will compete for depth roles, while LaJohntay Wester’s punt return value gives him a realistic roster path even if his offensive role is limited.
TE
Tight end remains headlined by Andrews, who signed a three-year, $39.3 million extension that keeps the franchise’s all-time leading receiver in Baltimore. Andrews is still Jackson’s most trusted middle-of-the-field target, but the rest of the room has changed after Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar departed. Durham Smythe brings veteran reliability and blocking value, while rookies Matthew Hibner and Josh Cuevas give the Ravens two developmental tight ends with receiving upside and formation flexibility. Ty Pezza faces a difficult path in a room where Doyle’s offense could lean heavily on tight ends, H-backs, and moving pieces.
OL
The offensive line is the biggest camp storyline. Stanley and Rosengarten are locked in as the starting tackles if healthy, giving Baltimore strong bookends. Vega Ioane, the No. 14 overall pick, is expected to start immediately at guard and could become one of the most important rookies on the team. John Simpson returns after two seasons with the Jets and should have a strong chance to start at the other guard spot, while Andrew Vorhees and Emery Jones Jr. remain important interior options. The center competition is wide open after Linderbaum left for Las Vegas as the highest-paid center in NFL history. Danny Pinter, Jovaughn Gwyn, and Corey Bullock are the key names to watch, with Nick Dawkins also competing for depth. Carson Vinson and Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan are the top reserve tackles, while Jared Penning, Evan Beerntsen, Diego Pounds, and Trevonte Sylvester will battle for backup and practice squad roles.
Final analysis
The projected offensive depth chart starts with Jackson, Henry, Flowers, Andrews, Stanley, Ioane, Simpson, a center to be determined, Rosengarten, and whichever receivers separate behind Flowers. The next tier is where the camp could shift quickly. Lane and Sarratt have real paths to immediate snaps. Randall gives the offense a creative rookie weapon. Smythe, Hibner, and Cuevas could shape the heavy-personnel packages. The center battle could determine how quickly the line settles into Doyle’s system.
Baltimore’s offense has enough high-end talent to remain dangerous, but training camp will decide whether the supporting cast is deep enough and detailed enough to raise the ceiling. If the Ravens settle the center job, find two reliable rookie pass catchers, and identify the right backfield rotation behind Henry, the depth chart could look much stronger by September than it does entering July.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens projected offensive depth chart entering training camp
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