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The Baltimore Ravens are looking to get back to the postseason in head coach Jesse Minter's debut season, and there are adjustments to be made after the team suffered significant personnel losses. Eric DeCosta regrouped from the backed-out Crosby trade 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, while changes in personnel spark offseason and training camp roster battles, and the Ravens will take part in several high-profile competitions.
With needs at wide receiver, offensive line depth, and defensive backfield stability, here's what Baltimore must prioritize next to stay in the AFC contender tier.
Trey Hendrickson is the big free agent signing and the guy who'll close games out when the Ravens have a lead. The biggest roster battle will take place between 2025 Second-round pick Mike Green, who returns after posting 3.5 sacks in 2025, and 2023 fourth-round pick Tavius Robinson, who returns after dealing with injury but posting 4.5 sacks. Adisa Isaac and second-year Kaimon Rucker offer depth. Baltimore could address this position in the first two rounds in back-to-back years.
On offense, the biggest position battle going into training camp right now would be at left guard between Andrew Vorhees and 2025 third-round pick Emery Jones Jr. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta made it sound like, earlier in the offseason, that he sees Jones as a starter. With John Simpson being paid like he's going to be the other starter, Jones and Vorhees could battle it out for the starting left guard job. Newly signed Jovaugh Gwyn is versatile on the offensive line and knows Ravens offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford from their time together with the Atlanta Falcons. Still, Baltimore needs to address this position in the NFL draft.
The Ravens have Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, and they are a solid duo when Bateman is healthy. With DeAndre Hopkins not expected to return, the depth behind the big two is limited and could include the biggest roster battle unless Baltimore uses a first or second-round pick at the position. Devontez Walker is a touchdown machine, but still unproven going into Year 3. LaJohntay Wester will return punts, while Cornelius Johnson and Dayton Wade are likely to have roles on the practice squad. With Trey Hendrickson on the roster and John Simpson back, Baltimore could target a wide receiver in Round 1.
With three-time Pro Bowl Tyler Linderbaum in Las Vegas as the highest-paid center in NFL history, the Ravens could choose to draft a center. Still, it'll be a three-way battle as Former Maryland star and undrafted free agent Corey Bullock could be a player to watch, while Jovaughn Gwyn offers positional versatility.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens' remaining roster holes After the first wave of free agency
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With needs at wide receiver, offensive line depth, and defensive backfield stability, here's what Baltimore must prioritize next to stay in the AFC contender tier.
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Trey Hendrickson is the big free agent signing and the guy who'll close games out when the Ravens have a lead. The biggest roster battle will take place between 2025 Second-round pick Mike Green, who returns after posting 3.5 sacks in 2025, and 2023 fourth-round pick Tavius Robinson, who returns after dealing with injury but posting 4.5 sacks. Adisa Isaac and second-year Kaimon Rucker offer depth. Baltimore could address this position in the first two rounds in back-to-back years.
Offensive guard -- NFL draft
On offense, the biggest position battle going into training camp right now would be at left guard between Andrew Vorhees and 2025 third-round pick Emery Jones Jr. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta made it sound like, earlier in the offseason, that he sees Jones as a starter. With John Simpson being paid like he's going to be the other starter, Jones and Vorhees could battle it out for the starting left guard job. Newly signed Jovaugh Gwyn is versatile on the offensive line and knows Ravens offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford from their time together with the Atlanta Falcons. Still, Baltimore needs to address this position in the NFL draft.
Third wide receiver
The Ravens have Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, and they are a solid duo when Bateman is healthy. With DeAndre Hopkins not expected to return, the depth behind the big two is limited and could include the biggest roster battle unless Baltimore uses a first or second-round pick at the position. Devontez Walker is a touchdown machine, but still unproven going into Year 3. LaJohntay Wester will return punts, while Cornelius Johnson and Dayton Wade are likely to have roles on the practice squad. With Trey Hendrickson on the roster and John Simpson back, Baltimore could target a wide receiver in Round 1.
Starting center
With three-time Pro Bowl Tyler Linderbaum in Las Vegas as the highest-paid center in NFL history, the Ravens could choose to draft a center. Still, it'll be a three-way battle as Former Maryland star and undrafted free agent Corey Bullock could be a player to watch, while Jovaughn Gwyn offers positional versatility.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens' remaining roster holes After the first wave of free agency
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