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Ravens compensatory pick projections after first wave of free agency

Ravens compensatory pick projections after first wave of free agency

The Ravens, per usual, have a few projected compensatory selection for 2026 after multiple players departed in free agency.

Since the creation of the NFL’s compensatory draft pick program, the Baltimore Ravens have drafted 60 players to recuperate value from their lost free agents. In the 2025 NFL draft, they may add four more (if the compensatory picks are not traded), as they received a fourth-, fifth- and two sixth-round compensatory picks. And setting the stage for the 2026 NFL Draft, the Ravens are projected another three.

Originally, it was uncertain if they’d be at two or three, depending upon...

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Ravens rank No. 1 in multiple post-free agency NFL Power Rankings

Ravens rank No. 1 in multiple post-free agency NFL Power Rankings

The Ravens are Pro Football Focus’ top-ranked team after free agency.

The first week of free agency has concluded and following the moves made, Pro Football Focus and Pro Football Network have both placed the Baltimore Ravens as the No. 1 team in the NFL in their respective power rankings.

PFF’s Mason Cameron: “After falling short of capitalizing on a historic season from Lamar Jackson, the Ravens made two critical moves—retaining talent and addressing a glaring offensive hole. They re-signed Ronnie Stanley, the top pending free-agent tackle, and added veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to bolster the passing attack. With...

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NFL rule change to eliminate automatic first downs on illegal contact, defensive holding; Would it benefit the Ravens?

NFL rule change to eliminate automatic first downs on illegal contact, defensive holding; Would it benefit the Ravens?

The Detroit Lions are proposing an NFL rule change to eliminate automatic first downs on illegal contact and defensive holding penalties. How would that impact the Baltimore Ravens?

The NFL’s Annual League Meeting will occur at the end of March and prior to the Owners sitting down, NFL rule change proposals have been submitted and released.

Among the most significant is the suggested change by the Detroit Lions, which would “eliminate an automatic first down as a penalty imposed for defensive holding and illegal contact.”

The change would make the penalty five yards and (assumedly) a replay of the down...

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Ravens nab S Malaki Starks in Mel Kiper’s latest mock

Ravens nab S Malaki Starks in Mel Kiper’s latest mock

The Ravens could instantly upgrade their pass defense by landing Georgia’s Malaki Starks, the top safety in the 2025 draft class.

With a strong defensive second level headed by linebacker Roquan Smith, the Ravens could feasibly find an impact player to either reinforce their front line or their secondary and both would likely be just as impactful as the other in their rookie seasons. A pass rusher would be a smart move with Kyle Van Noy getting further from 30, but adding a new defensive back would also go a long way in fixing the team’s struggling pass defense from...

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Highlights from Ronnie Stanley’s re-signing press conference

Highlights from Ronnie Stanley’s re-signing press conference

Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley’s press conference highlights after re-signing with the team.

On Monday, Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley joined media via Zoom to talk about re-signing with the Ravens on a three-year, $60 million deal. Below are the highlights from the press conference.


On why Stanley re-signed with the Ravens prior to reaching free agency with the speculation of an impending bidding war:

“I think it just goes back to the fact that they drafted me straight out of college. Took a chance on me. So, I’m always going to give them first dibs when it...

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Ravens sign QB Cooper Rush to 2-year deal

Ravens sign QB Cooper Rush to 2-year deal

The Baltimore Ravens have found their new backup quarterback in former Dallas Cowboy Cooper Rush

According to multiple reports, the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms with quarterback Cooper Rush on a two-year, $6.2 million deal.

Rush, 31, becomes the Ravens’ new backup quarterback after a litany of quarterback signings occurred earlier in the week. The Ravens were known to be on the search for a backup quarterback, and find theirs in Rush, an eight-year NFL veteran.

In Rush’s time as a starter, all with the Dallas Cowboys, the Cowboys went 9-5, and Rush threw for 2,958 yards on 60.18%...

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Ravens re-sign OL Ben Cleveland

Ravens re-sign OL Ben Cleveland

The Baltimore Ravens announced they’ve re-signed offensive lineman Ben Cleveland.

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Saturday they have re-signed offensive lineman Ben Cleveland.

This comes as a mighty surprise as Cleveland, a 2021-third-round pick, played a career low 49 offensive snaps in 2024 as he lost the starting competition for either offensive guard role against Andrew Vorhees and Daniel Faalele.

More notably, Cleveland was arrested on February 15 and booked for driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to drive within a single lane.

From TMZ Sports:

“According to Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office documents we obtained, Cleveland was...

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Ravens max restructure CB Marlon Humphrey’s contract, add multiple void years

Ravens max restructure CB Marlon Humphrey’s contract, add multiple void years

The Ravens have created cap space in the form of restructuring cornerback Marlon Humphrey’s contract

One way or another, the Baltimore Ravens needed cap space. After entering with around $10 million before the beginning of free agency and a litany of moves, restructures were inevitable. According to Russell Street Report’s Brian McFarland, the restructure has arrived in the form of cornerback Marlon Humphrey’s deal.

“The Ravens have done a max restructure with Marlon Humphrey by reducing his $18 million salary and roster bonus to the league minimum of $1.255 million and converting $16.745 million to a bonus,” McFarland wrote. “Two...

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Ravens re-sign WR/ST Tylan Wallace to 1-year deal

Ravens re-sign WR/ST Tylan Wallace to 1-year deal

The Ravens have re-signed wide receiver Tylan Wallace to a one-year deal.

According to multiple reports, the Baltimore Ravens have re-signed wide receiver and special teams returner Tylan Wallace to a one-year deal.

Wallace, 25, remains in Baltimore having spent his past four seasons with the team who drafted him in the foruth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

In the first three seasons of his career, Wallace struggled to find playing time on offense, generating five catches on 15 targets for 67 yards. However, he did score a game-winning overtime 76-yard punt return touchdown in 2023 against the [Los...

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Ravens sign LB/ST Jake Hummel to 1-year deal

Ravens sign LB/ST Jake Hummel to 1-year deal

The Ravens sign a depth linebacker and ace special teamer after the both Malik Harrison and Chris Board signed elsewhere.

According to reports, the Baltimore Ravens have signed linebacker and special teams ace Jake Hummel to a one-year deal.

Hummel, 26, joined the NFL as an undrafted rookie with the Los Angeles Rams. After setting the franchise record for most tackles in a preseason, he earned a spot on the 53-man roster.

Hummel played seven games his rookie season before being placed on injured reserve in 2022 due to a hip injury.

The hip didn’t appear to cause a lingering...

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Ravens apply low tender to S Ar’Darius Washington; what does that mean?

Ravens apply low tender to S Ar’Darius Washington; what does that mean?

The Ravens officially tendered safety Ar’Darius Washington, a restricted free agent.

Entering free agency, safety Ar’Darius Washington had completed the final year of his contract with the team. But rather than being an unrestricted free agent able to sign wherever he’s offered, Washington was a restricted free agent. The Ravens had multiple options on what to do with their 2021 undrafted rookie, and opted to tender him.

The Ravens opted to use the Right-of-first-refusal tender, which means Washington will be on a one-year, $3.263 million contract. And if another team is looking to sign him, they first must submit an...

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Baltimore Ravens 2025 draft picks tracker

Baltimore Ravens 2025 draft picks tracker

An annual updating article on the Ravens’ NFL draft picks.

Welcome to the Baltimore Ravens future draft picks tracker! We’ll update this post as necessary over the course of time. General Manager Eric DeCosta’s both a coveter of picks but also trades, which will routinely bring us back here.

Ravens 2025 NFL Draft Picks

1 - 27 | Ravens’ own pick
2 - 59 | Ravens’ own pick
3 - 91 | Ravens’ own pick
4 - 129 | Ravens’ own pick
4 - 136 Ravens’ own pick (compensatory)
5 - 163 Ravens’ own pick (traded to CAR)
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