Ryan Mink
The Ravens are far from done assembling their 2026 roster, but we're through the biggest wave of free agency and the depth chart is taking shape.
Here's how the roster currently stacks up. This is not an official depth chart, but rather a projection at this point in the offseason.
Quarterback
Starter:Lamar Jackson
Backup:Tyler Huntley
The Ravens brought back Huntley on a two-year deal after he proved, once again, that he's more than capable of winning games if Jackson goes down. Baltimore gave Cooper Rush a shot last offseason but ultimately pivoted to Huntley. Now they doubled down on their belief in him. Baltimore could seek to draft a third quarterback or pick up an undrafted signal-caller (like Huntley was) to groom and serve on the practice squad.
Running Back
Starter:Derrick Henry
Backup:Justice Hill
Competing:Rasheen Ali
The Ravens could put even more on Henry's plate in their new offense. Baltimore opted to keep Hill as their primary backup and change-of-pace back while letting Keaton Mitchell hit the open market. That opens the door for drafting another running back who could compete with Ali.
Tight End/Fullback
Starter:Mark Andrews
Backup:Durham Smythe
This position group experiences the most turnover with the free agency losses of Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar. Smythe brings experience in Declan Doyle's offense and versatility to line up in a variety of spots and play some fullback, as Baltimore shifts away from Patrick Ricard and the traditional fullback. Andrews returns with the Ravens confident he can have a resurgent season as the clear top option. With a history of double-dipping at tight end in the draft, Baltimore will still bolster this group. The Ravens also reportedly hosted free agent veteran David Njoku for a visit.
Wide Receiver
Starters:Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman
Backups:Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester
Competing:Cornelius Johnson, Dayton Wade
The Ravens have one of the NFL's top receivers in Flowers, who is coming off back-to-back Pro Bowls. After a breakout 2024 campaign, Bateman had a tough follow-up with 19 receptions for 224 yards and two scores. He missed four games due to injuries. If Bateman can bounce back in Doyle's system, the Ravens will be much more explosive. General Manager Eric DeCosta was so encouraged by the big-play flashes Walker showed in his second season that he anticipated him having a larger role. The question is whether Walker step into the No. 3 slotor the Ravens will add a veteranor high draft pick.
Offensive Line
Starters:Ronnie Stanley, John Simpson, Roger Rosengarten
Competing:Andrew Vorhees, Emery Jones Jr., Corey Bullock, Danny Pinter, Jovaughn Gwyn, Carson Vinson, Jared Penning, Gerad Lichtenhan
The Ravens have three positions filled after the addition of Simpson, but center is a question mark after losing Tyler Linderbaum in free agency. Baltimore has added competition and depth with Pinter and Gwyn brought in to battle it out with Bullock, but theRavens could add another challenger in the draft.
For now, right guard is between 17-game starter Vorhees and Jones, who played 49 offensive snaps in five games to get his feet wet. Jones is a third-round pick from last year and somebody Baltimore was thrilled to draft and develop despite being set back by a shoulder injury. The most popular mock draft pick for the Ravens is guard Vega Ioane, who would likely be a plug-and-play starter.
Defensive Line
Starters:Travis Jones, Nnamdi Madubuike*
Backups:John Jenkins, Broderick Washington Jr.
Competing:C.J. Okoye, Aeneas Peebles
The outlook of this group largely hinges on Madubuike's future, which is still unclear after he missed almost all of last season with a neck injury. If he returns, Baltimore has a formidable 1-2 punch with him and Jones and solid depth. If not, the Ravens have a hole to fill after Madubuike's absence held them back last season up front. The Ravens attempted to make a big investment by trading for defensive end Maxx Crosby, but that fell through.
Jenkins was such a solid addition last season that the Ravens extended him for another year. Washington was injured for much of the year and will look to re-establish himself as a valuable contributor. Okoye was one of the biggest surprises of last season, playing in 13 games and holding up well. After flashing his pass rush potential in training camp, Peebles suited up for just six games and played 71 snaps, and will now look to build off that experience.
Inside Linebacker
Starters:Roquan Smith, Teddye Buchanan*
Backups:Trenton Simpson
Competing:Jay Higgins IV, Chandler Martin, Carl Jones
Smith has been a Pro Bowler every year as a Raven and will once again return as a defensive leader. Buchanan suffered a late-season knee injury that he'll be trying to bounce back in time from to be ready at or near the start of the season. He had a promising start to his career, winning a starting job as a fourth-round rookie and making the All-Rookie team. It will be very interesting to see how new Head Coach Jesse Minter deploys Simpson, who is coming off his best season yet after stepping in for Buchanan.
Outside Linebacker
Starters:Trey Hendrickson, Tavius Robinson, Mike Green
Competing:Adisa Isaac, Kaimon Rucker
The Ravens made a big splash getting Hendrickson, who adds premier pass rush production on one side. He'll likely share duties with Robinson, who is more of a run stuffer that was on pace for a career year last season before suffering a broken foot. Robinson got back on the field later in the year and will seek a breakout fourth season. Green got a ton of valuable experience as a second-round rookie, playing in all 17 games and 63% of the defensive snaps. After logging 3.5 sacks, 41 tackles, and 14 quarterback hits as a rookie, he's plenty capable of making a Year 2 jump if he keeps sharpening his game.
Isaac is a third-round pick who has been sidelined by injuries his first two years. It's likely a make-or-break summer for him. The Ravens will likely add another veteran (Kyle Van Noy is still a free agent) and supplement this group via the draft, potentially with an early pick.
Cornerback
Starters:Nate Wiggins, Marlon Humphrey, Chidobe Awuzie
Backup:T.J. Tampa
Competing:Keyon Martin, Bilhal Kone, Robert Longerbeam, Amani Oruwariye, Marquise Robinson
Wiggins will look to emerge as one of the NFL's best cornerbacks in Year 3. Humphrey is looking for a bounce-back year. Awuzie earned another contract in Baltimore after a strong 2025 season. They give the Ravens three legitimate high-level starters.
Tampa was a solid rotational piece who the Ravens will continue to develop as a high-level backup capable of stepping in. Martin played in 13 games as an undrafted rookie and is an option at nickel. Kone and Longerbeam are coming off season-ending injuries before their rookie years got started.
The Ravens will likely continue to feed the pipeline with more draft picks at this position and could even take an early shot at one, considering Humphrey and Awuzie are veterans.
Safety
Starters:Kyle Hamilton, Malaki Starks, Jaylinn Hawkins
Backups:Keondre Jackson
The Ravens have an elite safety trio with Hamilton leading the way as more of a positionless weapon. Starks and Hawkins are both capable of being ball-hawking centerfielders or mixing and matching to keep offenses guessing. Baltimore will continue to use a lot of three-safety formations with Minter. Jackson was a special teams demon as an undrafted rookie who could blossom into a leader on that group.
