The Baltimore Ravens are set to begin Week 4 of the offseason workout program, and 11 new additions for the second year in a row. The current roster includes key veterans, new additions, and players battling for early positioning heading into OTAs.
The Ravens saw 13 players depart in free agency, and GM Eric DeCosta quickly responded by adding six outside free agents, including a former AFC North rival looking to cash in. Thanks to elite use of the compensatory picks system and comparable drafting, Baltimore will be able to maintain a talented roster. The biggest name is sack master, Trey Hendrickson, but John Simpson returns at one of the offensive guard spots on a three-year, $30 million deal, and Jaylinn Hawkins shores up the third safety spot after agreeing to a free agent deal.
The Ravens made two notable moves in free agency as they look to contend in a loaded AFC.
With OTAs quickly approaching, we're looking at Baltimore's updated 70-man roster following the NFL draft.
Jackson and the Ravens agreed on a restructured contract that created nearly $40 million in salary cap space. Still, there's no word on whether he'll participate in the voluntary portions of workouts and the nine OTAs before the two days of mandatory minicamp in June. Jackson has been working out in Florida and looks sharp after an injury-plagued 2025. The Ravens won't have to search for a backup quarterback after re-signing Tyler Huntley and releasing Cooper Rush. Baltimore could look to the draft for a third quarterback.
The current roster has Henry, Justice Hill returning from injury, and Rasheen Ali, who, after Keaton Mitchell wasn't tendered, joined the Chargers on a two-year deal. More depth could be added via the draft. With Patrick Ricard joining the Giants, second-year undrafted free agent Lucas Scott is the only fullback remaining, and his time could be coming to an end. New offensive coordinator Declan Doyle prefers to use a tight end in an H-Back role over the traditional fullback.
The look and hierarchy of this group changed drastically after the Ravens selected two talented, accomplished wide receivers. The Ravens picked up Zay Flowers' $27.3 million fifth-year option after back-to-back Pro Bowls. Rashod Bateman is under contract through 2029 and has been the subject of trade talks following an injury-filled 2025 season. Devontez Walker is a touchdown machine, but remains unproven heading into Year 3, and saw elite competition join the roster. LaJohntay Wester will return punts, while Cornelius Johnson and Dayton Wade are likely to have roles on the practice squad.
The Mark Andrews era will continue in Baltimore, after the Ravens agreed to terms on a three-year, $39.3 million extension with the franchise's all-time leading catcher. The deal includes $26 million in guaranteed money. Andrews was slated to hit free agency this spring, but now, he'll remain, while Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar depart for the Giants and Chargers. The $13.1M average per year makes Andrews the sixth-highest-paid tight end by average annual value. The Ravens added veteran Durham Smythe in Free agency, and Baltimore again double-dipped at the position in the draft.
In Round 1, Baltimore added Vega Ioane as a Day 1 starter at offensive guard. With three-time Pro Bowl Tyler Linderbaum in Las Vegas as the highest-paid center in NFL history, the Ravens chose not to draft a center. Former Maryland star and undrafted free agent Corey Bullock could be a player to watch, while Jovaughn Gwyn offers positional versatility. At guard, veteran John Simpson returns after spending his past two seasons with the New York Jets, while Eric DeCosta has raved about last year's third-round pick Emery Jones Jr. Andrew Vorhees returns. Baltimore's offensive tackles are solid starters, Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten, but they only have 2025 fifth-round pick Carson Vinson and 2025 undrafted free agent Gerad Lichtenhan as reserves.
Madubuike missed most of this season with a neck injury, and there was talk of a potential retirement. Still, a recent workout video has sparked optimism, even as the Ravens remain vague about his status in the off-season. Travis Jones, veteran John Jenkins, second-year sixth-round pick Aeneas Peebles, third-year former undrafted free agent C.J. Okoye, and second-year David Olajiga offer depth with training camp approaching. Broderick Washington could be a salary cap casualty.
Hendrickson is the big fish and the guy who'll close games out when the Ravens have a lead. Second-round pick Mike Green returns after posting 3.5 sacks in 2025, and 2023 fourth-round pick Tavius Robinson returns after dealing with injury but posting 4.5 sacks. Adisa Isaac and second-year Kaimon Rucker offer depth. The Ravens added Zion Young in the second round.
The 29-year-old Roquan Smith had another 100+ tackle season and is under contract for two more seasons. Still, the countdown has begun for when Baltimore moves on from the perennial Pro Bowl pick. Teddye Buchanan is coming off a torn ACL that he suffered in Week 15, while Trenton Simpson is entering the final year of his rookie deal. Jay Higgins IV and Carl Jones offer depth.
Veteran Marlon Humphrey is on the roster and expected to have a prominent role despite his $26M cap hit. Nate Wiggins is entering his third year, and the Ravens re-signed Chidobe Awuzie. That's a solid trio when Humphrey is efficient. T.J. Tampa is entering his third season but has yet to play meaningful snaps on defense. In contrast, 2025 undrafted free agent Keyon Martin played critical snaps after Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam both suffered serious injuries during their rookie seasons. Veteran Amani Oruwariye and second-year Marquise Robinson offer practice squad depth. Chandler Rivers was added in the draft.
After Ar'Darius Washington and Alohi Gilman both left in free agency, Baltimore added former Patriots defensive back Jaylinn Hawkins as the much-preferred third safety. Hawkins is a solid and efficient complement to the dynamic duo.
He'll join All-Pro Kyle Hamilton and last year's first-round pick Malaki Starks. Second-year undrafted free agent Keondre Jackson is a special teams standout who'll look to improve in coverage.
The Ravens signed veteran long snapper Nick Moore to a four-year extension in January, keeping him in Baltimore through the 2029 season.
Tyler Loop will return after missing a 44-yard game-winning field goal attempt in Pittsburgh, ending the Ravens' playoff hopes with a Week 18 loss to the Steelers. Overall, Loop, who was drafted in the sixth round last season, connected on 30 of his 34 field goal attempts. Loop's 88.2% conversion rate ranked fourth among rookie kickers over the past five seasons, trailing Cameron Dicker (95.5%), Brandon Aubrey (94.7%), and Cam Little (93.1%).
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens' 70-man roster following the 2026 NFL Draft