The Ravens normally eschew big free-agent contracts, but the team bucked that trend this year by signing edge rusher Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million deal in the first days of free agency. However, Baltimore has typically found success the last few seasons adding veteran players to short-term deals after the first wave of free agency ends in March.
In 2023, the Ravens signed defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year, $2.5 million deal in August, then added outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy on a one-year, $1.4 million deal in September. They totaled 9.5 and 9.0 sacks, respectively, that season.
Last year, the Ravens signed defensive tackle John Jenkins to a one-year, $1.75 million deal in June. After he proved to be a consistent run-stopper in 2025, they re-signed him this January.
The Ravens recently signed defensive end Calais Campbell to a one-year, $5.5 million deal to add depth to the defensive line. Campbell, who will be 40 when the season starts in September, has still been productive in recent years. He had 6.5 sacks with the Arizona Cardinals last season. No Raven had more than 5.0 sacks in 2025.
GM Eric DeCosta and company often wait to sign players for two reasons: They believe there is value in smaller deals for proven veterans, but also because players signed after the NFL Draft don’t count against a team’s compensatory picks, which are awarded based on free agents lost and gained. By waiting, the Ravens have been able to add talent without sacrificing draft capital.
Of course, the challenge is being able to find good players other teams haven’t already pounced on. Here are a few free agents that may be good fits for the Ravens as they look to put the final puzzle pieces together for their 2026 roster.
Swing Tackle
The Ravens are set at both tackle spots with Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten starting, but there may be a need for a veteran swing tackle. Last season, the Ravens signed Joseph Noteboom to that role, and he played in 10 games. The current top backup is Carson Vinson, a second-year tackle who played only seven snaps on offense as a rookie.
Free-agent options: Taylor Decker, Cam Robinson
Decker requested to be released this offseason after 10 years with the Detroit Lions but has yet to sign with another team. He is likely holding out for an opportunity to start (and a contract to match) but would be a strong option if the price is right. Another possibility is Cam Robinson, who has 114 starts in a nine-year career.
Center
This is the most glaring hole left on the Ravens’ roster. After they lost starter Tyler Linderbaum in free agency, Baltimore didn’t sign a significant replacement and then didn’t draft a center with any of its 11 picks. Corey Bullock, a 2024 undrafted free agent, is likely the current leader in the clubhouse to start, but he played only 13 snaps on offense in 2025. Behind him is a collection of sparingly used veterans and undrafted rookies.
Free-agent options: Ethan Pocic, Graham Glasgow, Ryan Bates
It seems impossible the Ravens won’t add one experienced veteran to compete for the starting role. Pocic, 30, was the Cleveland Browns’ starting center for the past four years but tore his Achilles in December 2025. Glasgow, 33, started 14 games for the Lions last season, but ranked 33rd out of 40 qualified centers, according to Pro Football Focus.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears traded for former New England Patriots starting center Garrett Bradbury in March and then drafted the first center off the board a month later in second-round pick Logan Jones. It’s unlikely Bradbury will be on the move again, but using a second-round pick on a player generally indicates the team expects the player to have a meaningful role immediately. If Bradbury is available, he would be a great late addition to the Ravens.
Wide Receiver
The Ravens love adding a veteran to their receiving corps and have done so with small deals many times in the last few years. DeAndre Hopkins, Nelson Agholor and Sammy Watkins are just some of the recent veterans to have signed modest one-year deals with the team.
Free-agent options: Stefon Diggs
Diggs’ name has been connected to Baltimore in free agency throughout the offseason, as he would be the reliable third-down chain-mover the team is perennially searching for. However, the Ravens’ receiver room is crowded after the team drafted Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt in back-to-back rounds. If either rookie addition impresses this summer, the Ravens may think they already have their No. 3 receiver in house behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.
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