Ravens List of Potential Free Agents in 2026

There have been many articles shared recently focusing in on the Ravens’ nineteen (19) Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA) and one (1) Restricted Free Agent and the prospects of their return. At Russell Street Report, it is an annual rite of passage to pool our resources – and our different areas of expertise – to provide a unique treatment of the Ravens’ pending free agents.

FREE AGENTS

CB Chidobe Awuzie (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 14 games (5 starts); 43 tackles, 7 PD’s, 0 INT; 59% Def Snaps

Analysis (Dev Panchwagh): For my money at least, Awuzie was one of the best free agent signings in the league, let alone (and easily) for the Ravens. He was available most of the season, which has always been problematic given his injury history. He made timely pass breakups downfield and added a needed toughness on the boundary. In that sense, you could stick Awuzie on the boundary without much worry and his press/bail technique was superb. Awuzie was all the way back from the player who looked like a shell of himself in Tennessee.

2025 Contract: 1-year, $1.255M Deal

Cap Implications (Brian McFarland): Awuzie played reasonably well for the Ravens, especially given that the Ravens were able to sign Awuzie to a minimum salary after the Titans released him while still owing him $7.51M in guaranteed salary. Awuzie, wherever he signs, isn’t going to come as cheaply in 2026. Look for Awuzie to get a deal in the $4-8M per year range.

Tony’s Take (Tony Lombardi): The biggest question that hovers around Chidobe’s name has always been his health. In 2025 Awuzie dressed in 14 games. But in 2 of the previous 3 seasons, he only dressed in 8 games. I’d agree that his performance in 2025 suggests a significant bump in Chidobe’s $1.255M deal, but history suggests that there’s risk in that. If the soon-to-be 31-year-old Chidobe can accept a $3M deal or less, bring him back. If not, let’s thank Awuzie for his year of service and hope that he lands in the AFC North where Zay Flowers can put a few double moves on him.

Watch the sauce after the throw here from #Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers. Knew immediately it was a touchdown.

Great double move by Calvin Austin III, too, causing the #Ravens DB to fall down. Big-time moment. Awesome finish to the game for 8. pic.twitter.com/1aLGJhNphW

— Josh Carney (@ByJoshCarney) January 5, 2026

DL Taven Bryan (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 5 games (0 starts), 5 games on PS, 6 games on IR; 1 tackle, 0.5 sack; 8.6% Def Snaps

Analysis: I made fun of Bryan being active at times over rookie Aeneas Peebles. But the reality was Bryan gave the team some quality snaps as a rotational defensive end. He wasn’t anything special but provided an interior body who could take on blocks and a little pass rush giddyup. But at the end of the day, Bryan is just a guy and didn’t stand out in any meaningful way.

2025 Contract: 1-year, $1.255M deal Veteran Salary Benefit (VSB) deal

Cap Implications: Bryan was originally signed to the Ravens’ Practice Squad (PS) in September and was then signed to the 53-man roster. Bryan spent the last 5 weeks of the season on Injured Reserve (IR). Wherever Bryan signs, he will again be playing on a VSB deal.

Tony’s Take: Guys like Bryan are a dime a dozen. There’s a reason he was available for the practice squad. He’ll probably have that same availability in 2026 and if not him, someone like him who can play 8 snaps a game in a pinch. Taven is like that extra, extra roll of toilet paper that you are considering just because snow is in the forecast. But hold onto your money for now, and wait until it actually snows.

G Daniel Faalele (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 17 games (17 starts); 99.6% Off Snaps
2024 Key Stats: 17 games (17 starts); 99.7% Off Snaps; Pro-Bowl

Analysis: The most controversial player on the roster the last two seasons, and it’s not even close. Maybe the most controversial player ever in the team’s history. Faalele’s play was a lightning rod for criticism. He’s a project who never offered any upside, with a floor that was never worth the investment. Although Faalele is all of the 360 pounds on his player card, he rarely played up to that size. In the pull/counter game, the larger-than-life guard moved a lot more in 2024 and 2025. But it was more about eating up space instead of making contact to reach his assignments. In pass pro, Faalele did the bare minimum, would get overpowered at times, and didn’t look for work. Last season, Faalele was a liability too many times and it stunted Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry alike.

2025 Contract: Final year of 4-year, $6.776M rookie contract; $3.606M 2025 Cap number

Cap Implications: Faalele earned Pro-Bowl honors and the Proven Performance Escalator (PPE) in 2024 and then regressed in 2025. While most Ravens fans will be happy to see Faalele depart, he will still likely get a better deal than most expect (much like Ben Powers, John Simpson and Patrick Mekari before him).

Tony’s Take: Please, for the love of God, let someone else pay this man. The only way the Ravens should consider retaining Faalele is…well actually I can’t think of a single reason to retain the Melbourne, Australia native. He’s a liability and a perfect example of why you should take PFF grades with a grain of salt. It’s inconceivable to me how PFF can grade 27 other professional guards lower than Faalele. If true, those 27 players don’t belong in the NFL. And neither does Daniel.

S Alohi Gilman (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 12 games (12 starts) with Ravens; 68 tackles, 1 Int., 1 FF, 1 FR, 6 PDs; 98% Def Snaps

Analysis: Gilman is one of the most confounding players to evaluate. Because on one hand, he offers so much value simply getting the secondary lined up and settling things down. Playing next to Starks and handling coverage duties freed up Kyle Hamilton to do what he does best – a pure agent of chaos. However, Gilman was also a tackling liability and whiffed too many times in the open field. He would overshoot his angles. In a defense that stresses precision with those angles and rallying to the ball, it’s hard to see how Gilman would fit in.

2025 Contract: Final year of 2-year, $10.125M deal signed with Chargers; $2.528M 2025 Cap number with Ravens

Cap Implications: Gilman came at a rather modest cost on the Cap after being acquired by the Ravens in early October. Gilman will likely be looking at a deal similar to the one he signed with Los Angeles in 2024 (2-years, around $10M).

Tony’s Take: Gilman was ok I suppose. He’s a battler and brings a highly competitive spirit to the field. But there’s a lot standing in his way for a possible return. First, there’s Ar’Darius Washington who quite frankly, is a better player. If it boils down to a decision between Ar’Darius and Alohi, the former gets the nod. But then there’s Marlon Humphrey. Eric DeCosta made it clear at The Combine that the Ravens plan on bringing Marlon back in 2026. But where will he play? Slot corner? Possibly safety in dime packages and if so, would Gilman represent an unnecessary luxury?

And let’s not forget that Gilman was a Charger for the first half of 2025 – discarded by LA whose defensive coordinator was coincidentally, the new head coach for the Baltimore Ravens.

Thanks for the memories, Alohi!

WR DeAndre Hopkins (VOID)

2025 Key Stats: 17 games (3 starts); 22 Rec, 330 yds, 15 ypr, 2 TDs; 32.9% Off Snaps

Analysis: When Hopkins signed with the Ravens early in the free agency period, it wasn’t immediately apparent how he’d fit in. After all, the offense mostly thrived in 12 personnel (two tight ends) while 11 personnel wasn’t nearly as prevalent. However, despite arguably limited snaps, Hopkins still found a place in the offense, making timely catches and providing that patent boundary presence. Although the connection wasn’t frequent, Lamar found Hopkins downfield on 50-50 balls – with his two TDs being the most dynamic plays from any of the receivers all year.

2025 Contract: 1-year, $5M deal; $2.004M 2025 Cap number

Cap Implications: According to several reports, Hopkins took less money to sign in Baltimore for a chance to chase a Super Bowl ring. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out that way, but Hopkins did play well in his limited opportunities. A return may or may not be in the cards, given the new coaching staff, but wherever he signs, Hopkins is probably again looking at a deal in the $4-6M per year range (with incentives to possibly make more).

Tony’s Take: D-Hop was highly underutilized in 2025. Targeted twice per game, producing 22 catches, seemed like part-time work. Maybe the Ravens were managing his snaps. Maybe Todd Monken wasn’t a big fan. Maybe Lamar missing so much time inhibited his rapport with Hopkins. Whatever the case, the Ravens regularly bring in an aging receiver with an impressive resume albeit in the November of his career. Let’s not forget, new OC Declan Doyle has already talked a lot about explosive plays. Hopkins’ catch on opening night in Buffalo is a perfect example of an explosive play. Why the Ravens didn’t go to D-Hop more frequently is a mystery – perhaps a mystery that Doyle can solve. Count me in for a D-Hop redo?

THATS WHY YOU GO GET DEANDRE HOPKINS

HOLY SHIT WHAT A CATCH.
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— Zach Bollinger (@zachbollinger18) September 8, 2025

LB Jake Hummel (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 17 games (0 starts); 2.9% Def Snaps, 81.9% ST Snaps

Analysis: Every season, Coach John Harbaugh seemed to get his special teams ace. Hummel was the latest. And although he did just fine on that front, he remained mostly a one-dimensional performer who added little to the actual defensive depth.

2025 Contract: 1-year, $1.2M deal

Cap Implications: Hummel basically signed a 1-year minimum deal to come to Baltimore as the new Special Teams (ST) ace. He played reasonably well on ST (blocked a punt) and did have one huge goal line tackle against the Bears. Wherever Hummel signs in 2026, it will likely again be a modest minimum (or just above) deal.

Tony’s Take: This is an ideal spot for a young developing linebacker. Hummel’s 1 tackle per game isn’t something that one should get emotionally attached to. If Hummel returns, make it a vet minimum deal. If that doesn’t work for Jake, there’s always State Farm.

QB Tyler Huntley (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 5 games (2 starts), 2-0 as a starter; 426 yds, 2 TDs, 0 INTs, 77.6 Comp%, 103.1 QB Rate; 19.4 Off Snaps

Analysis: The greatest compliment you can give Huntley is that he came close to saving the team’s season with the starts he made. In relief of Jackson, Huntley had arguably two of the hardest assignments on the schedule (Bears, Packers), and he kept the offense humming. With Huntley under center, the ball was out faster and the run game prospered. Huntley is the ideal backup for Lamar because he provides ample mobility but also plays within the structure of the offense. Without him, the Ravens have never looked anywhere near as competent when Jackson’s been out.

2025 Contract: 1-year, $1.17M Veteran Salary Benefit (VSB) deal

Cap Implications: Huntley was signed to the PS just before the 2025 regular season. After back-up Cooper Rush played poorly for 2 games, Huntley started 2 more games – winning each – before QB Lamar Jackson returned from injury. Huntley showed improvement over his last stint in Baltimore as Jackson’s back-up, so he likely earned a raise. The Ravens’ new offensive staff will likely determine if the Ravens will pursue a reunion with Huntley.

Tony’s Take: When the Ravens signed Cooper Rush in 2025, it made no sense. None! A pocket passer with the mobility of a slug is the polar opposite of an ideal backup to Lamar Jackson. Huntley IS the ideal backup. A team-first player with an infectious spirit and a skill set that complements the starter. Plus, Tyler won’t be that expensive. Snoop, you’re in!

DE Dre’Mont Jones (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 9 games (8 starts) with Ravens; 17 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 1 FR, 15 QB hits; 65% Def Snaps

Analysis: Jones infused a horrible pass rush with life when he joined the team after the trade deadline. Continuing his strong play with the Titans, Jones had an overall breakout season. He displayed versatility as a rusher, operating outside, inside, and from a stand-up position. His closing ability especially stood out. Jones played with an edge and his energy was a catalyst at times. However, as well as Jones played, he still had his share of disappearing acts in matchups against better quarterbacks. As was the case with the entire group, they didn’t generate an effective four-man rush when the blitz was solved. That being said, Jones would be ideal as a No. 2 rusher who can take advantage of one-on-one opportunities.

2025 Contract: 1-year, $10M deal signed with Titans; $1.235M Cap number with Ravens

Cap Implications: Jones played well in 2025, registering a career high 7.5 sacks. This will likely earn him a slight bump in salary (and perhaps multiple years) over last year’s 1-year, $10M deal.

Tony’s Take: I’d welcome Dre’Mont back to the nest if the Ravens strike out in their pursuit of other free agent edge defenders. It sounds as if the team finally admits that their pass rush was trash in 2025 and to run it all back the same way is a recipe for disaster. They need something more than just Jones. And if they spend the money to make a splash at edge, there will be nothing left for Jones. Dre’Mont should be a fall back option, provided he’s still around.

TE Charlie Kolar (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 17 games (7 starts); 10 rec, 142 yds, 14.2 ypr, 2 TDs; 39.6% Off Snaps, 64.5% ST Snaps
2024 Key Stats: 13 games (3 starts); 9 rec, 131 yds, 14.6 ypr, 1 TD; 29% Off Snaps, 60.8% ST Snaps

Analysis: Although the stats are largely modest and quite similar to 2024, Kolar took a sizable step forward in the offense. In particular, Kolar became a blocking weapon in Monken’s run game. His ability to pull and get out in space presented a nice wrinkle to the perimeter run game that was so effective down the stretch. Kolar is also plenty capable in the passing game, mainly as a leak out off play action. If anything, it was Kolar’s blocking coming out college that was the bigger question mark, but he’s turned into a lynchpin, capable of playing in line or in space.

2025 Contract: Final year of 4-year of $4.227M rookie contract; $1.286M 2025 Cap number

Cap Implications: Kolar will be an interesting case because while he hasn’t really been involved in the passing game, he has the potential to be a good TE with more of an opportunity. As we saw a few years back with Josh Oliver, a good blocking TE with some untapped potential can fetch a pretty decent deal. Look for Kolar to get a deal in the $6-8M per year range (with the potential to be even more).

Tony’s Take: Charlie is one of my favorite Ravens. The way he plays, his energy and willingness to do the dirty work, whether as an in-line blocker, a moving piece in space to ignite perimeter runs, or as a receiver, Kolar brings a well-rounded skill set to the Ravens stable of tight ends. I see Charlie as a poor man’s Mark Andrews and thought that he and Isaiah Likely would be the future at TE for the Ravens. But the Andrews extension extinguished that possibility. Now at best, it will be Kolar or Likely, not both. And there’s a possibility that it could be neither. I like Charlie for a 3-year, $20M deal.

IN CASE YOU NEEDED ANY FURTHER PROOF THAT CHARLIE KOLAR IS BETTER THAN PEPSI, HERE IT IS!!

TOUCHDOWN RAVENS!!

THE PAT WAS CONVERTED BY LOOOOOP!! pic.twitter.com/OKSbmKg98i

— Nic Mason (@British_Raven19) October 26, 2025

TE Isaiah Likely (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 14 games (7 starts); 27 rec, 307 yds, 11.4 ypr, 1 TDs; 48% Off Snaps
2024 Key Stats: 16 games (9 starts); 42 rec, 477 yds, 11.5 ypr, 6 TDs; 56.5% Off Snaps

Analysis: The stark contrast between the season Likely had in 2024 compared to 2025 was quite jarring. Poised to break out in 2025, Likely dealt with an early foot injury, and it’s probable that hindered him all season. Likely didn’t offer nearly the same elevation and open-field dimension as he has before. The physical talent is undeniable. But even as a blocker, Likely took a step back and was often a source for major pass pro breakdowns. Is it as simple as he was dealing with the foot injury and that’s why he regressed? Some team might be willing to take a chance – but his salary demands don’t match up with his performance in 2025.

2025 Contract: Final year of 4-year of $6.47M rookie contract; $3.532M 2025 Cap number

Cap Implications: Likely reportedly turned down an extension last Spring and followed that up with a poor season. As such, he’s now likely to get a deal that is less than the Ravens’ 2025 offer. This one is tough to value because he’s gone from “the sky’s the limit” potential to hoping some team still sees him that way despite a poor 2025. Expect Likely, who was probably looking at a deal in the $15M+ per year range, to now having to accept a deal that might not even top $10M per year. Likely might actually favor doing a 1-year deal with a team that will use him as their primary TE as a way of rebuilding his resume with an eye towards free agency again in 2027.

Tony’s Take: 100% in lockstep with Brian on this one. Likely picked the wrong season to bet on himself, one marred by injury and offensive instability given the team’s wretched offensive line. The smart play for Likely is to go to a team that can employ his playmaking ability. He’s a mismatch for DB’s and LB’s who has shown that when given the opportunity to be TE 1, results will follow. A one-year prove it deal could be a launching pad for a bigger deal than his 2025 results suggest.

C Tyler Linderbaum (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 17 games (17 starts); 99.2% Off Snaps; Pro-Bowl
2024 Key Stats: 17 games (17 starts); 98.6% Off Snaps; Pro-Bowl

Analysis: Like Likely, and frankly many players on the team, Linderbaum’s 2025 season was largely disappointing compared to 2024. Although the former All-Pro center was still quite good in the running game, he was woefully bad as a pass blocker. In one-on-one situations, he was overpowered, and his shorter arms became a strike zone for DTs. To be fair, the entire line performance was dismal, and Linderbaum probably suffered from the collective downward spiral. But his inconsistencies are hard to ignore. Still, he’s a no-doubt top five center in the league and is only 25 years old. And with one of the best OL coaches in the league joining the new staff (Dwayne Ledford), this could very well be the worst anyone sees from the former Iowa Hawkeye. In fact, with Ledford leaning to more zone blocking and outside zone, Linderbaum would thrive.

2025 Contract: Final year of 4-year of $13.238M rookie contract; $4.212M 2025 Cap number

Cap Implications: Given the cost, the Ravens decided against the use of the 5th Year Option for Linderbaum. A year later, the cost to use the Franchise Tag on Linderbaum is again prohibitive. This is where the NFL’s CBA is not very helpful (or logical) in that all offensive linemen (including the more highly paid OTs) are lumped together for the purposes of the OL Franchise Tag.

This one is going to be expensive and Linderbaum is very likely going to become the new highest paid Center (presently $18M/year) – and perhaps by a lot. Whether the Ravens will be willing to go that far for a Center remains to be seen. If they do, Linderbaum’s 2026 Cap number will likely be in the $6-8M range.

Tony’s Take: Eric DeCosta told the world at The Combine that the Ravens made a market-setting offer to Linderbaum. Yet no deal has been done. I’m sure Tyler is being steered by his agent to see what the market bears for his services given that he’s less than 2 weeks away from free agency. Who could blame him?

Dev pointed out Linderbaum’s weaknesses above. He’s a good player but should he be paid as the league’s premier center when his performance on the field suggests that he isn’t? The Ravens have issues at both guard positions. That must be fixed. Maybe a capable center with much improved play at guard is the way to go and a better use of limited cap resources. You can’t have it all.

I think Tyler has played his last down as a Raven. This is the inherent risk a team accepts when they draft a center in the first round. It leads to overspending at the position. Let another team take the credit for Lindy’s soon-to-be record setting deal.

RB Keaton Mitchell (RFA)

2025 Key Stats: 13 games (0 starts); 59 carries, 341 yds, 5.8 ypc, 1 TD; 13% Off Snaps
2024 Key Stats: 5 games (0 starts); 15 carries, 30 yds, 2.0 ypc, 0 TDs; 3.2% Off Snaps

Analysis: Mitchell’s season could be chalked up to “What could have been?” The former rookie phenom seemed fully healed from an ACL injury he suffered in 2023. Although he ultimately played in 13 games, he was inactive far too often earlier in the season. And the offense could have used his speed and playmaking ability, especially as a changeup to Henry. Once the team started getting him more involved, he proved to be an excellent complement and ripped off big runs. He’s still among the best in the league when it comes to pure YPC. He’s a weapon who should be featured in his own package of plays.
2025 Contract: 1-year ERFA tender of $1.03M.

Cap Implications: This will be one of the big decisions the Ravens will have to make in the early free agent period. They will most certainly tender Mitchell with an RFA tender, but the questions will be, which one? The lowest tender ($3.547M est) comes with the Ravens’ right to match any offer sheet for Mitchell, but since he was an UDFA, there’s no draft pick compensation that might scare away potential suitors. As a result – even though RFA’s are rarely signed to offer sheets these days – they may opt to use the 2nd Round RFA tender ($5.811M est) to secure Mitchell’s return. The Ravens could also offer Mitchell a contract extension that would keep Mitchell’s 2026 Cap number below the level of the 2nd Round RFA tender, while also securing Mitchell into the future since he will otherwise be a UFA after next season.

Tony’s Take: Keaton is obviously a home run hitting talent with the capability of making a house call at any time. That’s something that Declan Doyle covets so retaining Mitchell will be a priority. That said, I don’t see him as a changeup to Henry. He’s not a big threat inside the tackles. The changeup role is more suited to Justice Hill or someone like him. I see Keaton as a unique chess piece for Doyle. A 2-year deal that impacts the cap less than the 2nd-round tender is ideal.

TOUCHDOWN @_KeatonMitchell!!!!! HUGE BLOCK @ZayFlowers!!!

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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 28, 2025

OT Joseph Noteboom (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 10 games (1 start); 14.9% Off Snaps

Analysis: Noteboom was a total bust, even in a marginal role as Stanley’s primary backup. Given his decent experience with the Rams, I expected a better showing in the one start he had against the Texans. Noteboom was so bad that the team started activating Carson Vinson the rest of the season.

2025 Contract: 1-year, $2M deal

Cap Implications: Thankfully, with Ronnie Stanley being mostly healthy in 2025, the Ravens didn’t need much of Noteboom. If he returns, he will likely get the same – or perhaps, a lesser – 1-year deal.

Tony’s Take: I’ve taken notes from Dev and Brian and BOOM, Joseph…he gone! The Ravens will have options other than this 2025 mistake for their 2026 roster.

DE David Ojabo (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 14 games (0 starts); 16 tackles, 0.5 sacks; 17.3% Def Snaps
2024 Key Stats: 13 games (0 starts): 9 tackles, 2 sacks; 24.3% Def Snaps

Analysis: The edge depth was so bad last season that Ojabo played a ton of snaps and was a fixture on early downs. However, there were plenty of flat-out bad plays from him defending the run. And the fact that the coaches were looking for Ojabo to set the edge was the final signal that he had little left to give. Sadly, Ojabo’s explosion was completely sapped after an ACL tear early in the 2023 season. Couple that with the previous Achilles tear during his pro day and he’s never been quite the same player. It’s a sad outcome for a player who was once viewed as a top 15 rated draft pick.

2025 Contract: Final year of 4-year of $7.909M rookie contract; $2.517M 2025 Cap number

Cap Implications: Ojabo is looking at signing a veteran minimum deal in 2026.

Tony’s Take: I feel bad for Ojabo. As a Wolverine, his then projected professional career looked promising – a dream come true waiting to happen. Instead, his career has been a nightmare. Viewed once as a second-round steal, instead, he’s been a bust thanks to the injuries that have completely eroded his effectiveness on the field. Maybe Minter will see something in Ojabo that he can utilize. But more likely, a change of scenery is in order. Perhaps there’s a head coach in New York who remains interested in Ojabo’s potential. But at some point, those Michigan highlights will reach the point of diminishing returns, assuming they haven’t already.

FB Patrick Ricard (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 11 games (5 starts); 0 TDs; 27% Off Snaps
2024 Key Stats: 17 games (6 starts); 1 TD; 39.2% Off Snaps

Analysis: It was a slow start to the 2025 season for Project Pat, who dealt with a debilitating calf injury. The injury robbed Ricard of his power and lift to drive defenders laterally off the ball. Once Ricard got his pop back, he returned to form as an anvil in the run blocking scheme. Leading the way for King Henry, the duo restored their 2024 magic.

2025 Contract: 1-year, 4-Year Qualifying Contract of $2.873M deal; $1.423M 2025 Cap number

Cap Implications: Ricard has probably reached the “series of 1-year contracts” stage of his career. Ricard’s return will largely depend on whether new Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle’s offense will use a FB. If not, Ricard will likely move on with the Giants (Harbaugh) and Browns (Todd Monken) looking like prime candidates for his services. If Ricard does return, he will again likely sign another 4-Year Qualify Contract, which lowers the Cap number for a player who has been with the team for 4 or more consecutive seasons.

Tony’s Take: Project Pat is quintessential Baltimore. He’s that lunch pail guy who not only handles the dirty work, he lives for it. The combination of Ricard and Henry is a lethal force and it’s tough to break that up. The threat to PP’s return is John Harbaugh who is doing his best to emulate his level of underachievement in New York. Unless of course there’s a draft-eligible Michigan FB who happens to be Jack Harbaugh’s favorite player. Something else to consider. It has been reported that Doyle leans heavily on 12 personnel packages. That’s not the ideal spot for an expensive fullback.

P Jordan Stout (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 17 games; 50.1 ypp; Pro-Bowl, AP.]
2024 Key Stats: 17 games; 46.4 ypp

Analysis: One could argue Jordan Stout might have been the team’s best player last season, even ahead of Lamar Jackson, who wasn’t fully healthy. Stout was electric last season when it comes to any area you want to measure. From distance to accuracy to situational placement, he had as good of a season as any Raven in the team’s history. And that’s saying something given he followed Sam Koch, one of the best to ever do it. The only aspect Stout didn’t cover was big-game punting performances, and that was because the team wasn’t exactly in too many of those games.

2025 Contract: Final year of 4-year of $4.358M rookie contract; $1.275M 2025 Cap number

Cap Implications: As we have often seen here in Baltimore, certain players seem to take their games to the next level just in time to become a UFA. Stout is the next in line, as he followed up 3 lackluster years with a Pro-Bowl season in 2025. Stout likely will not become the highest paid Punter ($4M per year) but will probably get a deal in the $3-3.5M per year range which will make him one of the top 5 paid Punters.

Tony’s Take: I’ve been very critical of Stout in years past. As Dev indicates, it felt like whenever the Ravens needed a big punt to flip the field, Stout would shank it. There was less of that in 2025 and the former Nittany Lion finally played to the level of his draft status. A 3-year, $10M deal seems about right for the punter who couples as a very capable component of the field goal operation.

DE Brent Urban (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 15 games (5 starts); 0.5 sacks; 26% Def Snaps
2024 Key Stats: 13 games (0 starts); 0 sacks; 17.3% Def Snaps

Analysis: Urban’s game doesn’t really change year over year. He remained a piece in the rotation, mostly on early downs, to play the run. He also remained a piece in short-yardage and goal line situations. Given Urban’s length and savvy, he retains value in that role. That being said, Urban’s impact is dwindling. And he ended up playing more snaps due to the lack of depth and injuries to the front line.

2025 Contract: 1-year, $1.255M deal Veteran Salary Benefit (VSB) deal

Cap Implications: Urban has been playing the last couple of years on a series of 1-year VSB deals. If he wants to continue playing, Urban will again get a VSB deal.

Tony’s Take: What would “Ravens Wired” be without Brent Urban? Seriously though, Urban is a company man. He’ll do whatever he can to stick around, be a positive influence and do as he’s told. He’s a refreshing personality welcome in any NFL locker room for minimum wage. If there’s a spot on the roster, Urban will be back.

DE Kyle Van Noy (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 15 games (13 starts); 20 tackles, 2 sacks, 9 QB hits, 1 INT; 43.4% Def Snaps
2024 Key Stats: 16 games (13 starts); 41 tackles, 12.5 sacks, 21 QB hits 1 FF; 55.7% Def Snaps

Analysis: It was bound to happen, but Van Noy fell off a cliff in 2025. The interesting part is he remained mostly healthy. But his effectiveness as a pass rusher plummeted. Part of the problem is everyone suffered, as the pass rush lost the gravitational pull that Justin Madubuike generated. As a result, Van Noy was mostly a decoy and used as a pick player to free up the other rushers. The other problem – Van Noy played too many snaps. In an ideal world, he’s at 30% and part of a rotation. It’s hard to say at this stage if he’s anything more than a valuable backup.

2025 Contract: Final year of 2-year, $9M deal; $6.596M 2025 Cap number

Cap Implications: As good as Van Noy was in 2024, he was that bad – or more fairly, non-existent – in 2025. Van Noy is also probably at the “series of 1-year contracts” stage of his career. As such, he’s likely looking at a 1-year deal in the $3-4M range (with incentives to possibly make more).

Tony’s Take: Father Time remains undefeated. KVN learned that in 2025. He looked older, more sluggish and clearly less impactful last season. He’ll be 35 when he steps of the field during 2026 OTA’s. Is there any reason to believe that the coming season will be any different than the last? Love KVN’s leadership and his veteran wisdom is golden. But the price of gold isn’t a 1-year deal at $3-4M. That money is better served elsewhere.

WR Tylan Wallace (VOID)

2025 Key Stats: 14 games (2 starts); 4 rec, 45 yards, 1 TD; 18.2% Off Snaps; 33.3% ST Snaps
2024 Key Stats: 17 games (0 starts); 11 rec, 193 yards, 1 TD; 24.8% Off Snaps; 56.4% ST Snaps

Analysis: Wallace’s involvement in the passing game predictably fell off with the acquisition of Hopkins and increased playing time for Devontez Walker. The latter also provided the blocking ability and willingness to do the dirty work. With that being the case, it was an easy decision to use Walker more often because he also has the speed and vertical dimension to make plays that Wallace simply can’t. Despite being a special teams cog – and perhaps new ST coordinator Anthony Levine will see it differently – Wallace’s standalone ST value isn’t enough.

2025 Contract: 1-year, $2.1M deal; $1.356M 2025 Cap number

Cap Implications: Meager as they are in both cases, Wallace’s stats actually declined in 2025, which isn’t something that you want when heading into free agency. If Wallace returns in 2026, it will likely be a similar, or perhaps lesser, deal.

Tony’s Take: Whenever called upon, Wallace seems to deliver. But he isn’t called upon much, and it makes you wonder why. Obviously, the coaching staff doesn’t think he’s deserving of more reps and although his special teams play offers value, it isn’t standout enough to make a difference. Anything more than a vet minimum deal represents an overspend.

DB Ar’Darius Washington (UFA)

2025 Key Stats: 4 games (0 starts); 7 tackles, 0 INTs, 1 sack, 1 FF; 5.4% of Def Snaps
2024 Key Stats: 17 games (10 starts); 64 tackles, 8 PD’s 1 INT, 1 sack; 64.2 % Def Snaps, 33% ST Snaps

Analysis: It’s tough to truly gauge Washington’s season given he missed most of the year recovering from an Achilles tear in the spring. The fact that he even played is a testament to his character and toughness as a player. When he returned to the lineup, Washington flashed the willingness to throw his body around that was so impressive in 2024. Given the injury, and what the team already has in Malaki Starks, Washington’s best place will be in the slot and closer to the line, which Jesse Minter could use.

2025 Contract: 1-year RFA Tender of $3.263M (2nd Round RFA tender)

Cap Implications: The Ravens and Washington failed to reach a contract extension last Spring and Washington played the 2025 season on the RFA tender. Then, he proceeded to get hurt. Wherever he signs, Washington is likely to get just a 1-year deal for $2-4M. Where he signs will largely depend on what team gives him the best opportunity to shine to rebuild his reputation.

Tony’s Take: Ar’Darius plays bigger than his size. Pound for pound he’s one of the team’s best tacklers and has a nose for the football. Minter got a lot out of a player many considered to be washed up in LA, namely Tony Jefferson. Jesse Minter might find Washington’s playmaking ability too irresistible and consequently, the bet here is that he’ll stick around. I’d give Ar’Darius a 2-year, $7M deal that looks a lot like a 1-year deal with an easy out in 2027 if things don’t go as planned under Minter.

Brian McFarland, Dev Panchwagh and Tony Lombardi contributed to this article.

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