With a two-day Mandatory mini-camp set to begin, we’re looking at which positions the Baltimore Ravens got better at during the 2025 offseason

The 2025 NFL offseason was a success for the Baltimore Ravens team, still looking to reach its first Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson as the quarterback.  Baltimore wasn’t overly active during the first few days of NFL free agency. Still, the team added a future Hall of Fame wide receiver to the passing game and a versatile linebacker to the special teams. The Ravens retained Ronnie Stanley, Patrick Ricard, and Tylan Wallace, while the restructuring of Marlon Humphrey created $13 million in salary cap space.

Baltimore lost five key contributors or starters in free agency, and the team remains amid a Super Bowl window and has restocked the roster with 11 draft picks in April. The Ravens landed Malaki Starks in the first round and secured Mike Green after he slipped to Round 2.

With a two-day minicamp set to begin on Tuesday, here’s a look at the positions where the Bears improved this offseason:

Backup QB

The Ravens have a new backup quarterback after agreeing to a free-agent deal with former Cowboys signal-caller Cooper Rush. It’s a two-year, $6.2 million contract that can reach $12.2 million. Baltimore’s backup quarterback for the last two years was Josh Johnson, but he joined the Commanders. Former Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary will be the third quarterback on the roster, and the Ravens could bring in competition for that spot. Lamar Jackson is an MVP candidate, but Rush is an upgrade over Johnson and Leary, giving the team a capable backup if needed.

Backup RB

The NFL season is a marathon, and Baltimore finally has a home run hitter in the lineup. Derrick Henry will beat you down, Justice Hill is a dual threat, and a healthy Keaton Mitchell can turn your lights out. A year and a half removed from a significant knee injury that cut his rookie season short, Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell says he feels better than he did three years ago. As a rookie, Mitchell led all running backs with at least a dozen attempts in yards per carry (8.4 avg), and he has set personal records in all of his speed tracking analytics this offseason.

WR

The Ravens have significantly added to last year’s top-ranked offense by signing wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. It’s a one-year deal worth up to $6 million. The move gives the Ravens a legit third option at wide receiver and one of the NFL’s most efficient trios of pass catchers. Hopkins, most importantly, provides quarterback Lamar Jackson with an elite red zone target. If Devontez Walker or LaJohntay Wester can break out, Baltimore could punish teams on the outside.

Edge Rusher

Baltimore’s two top sack artists return on defense. Still, the edge rusher position will host the most challenging position battles, just ahead of third cornerback and safety. Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh are the unquestioned starters. Still, the Ravens are hoping second-round pick Mike Green can assume a role from Day 1.

Green, a second-round draft pick out of Marshall, displayed elite athleticism and outstanding quickness during OTAs.

LB

The Ravens signed former Los Angeles Rams special-teams standout Jake Hummel after losing Malik Harrison (Pittsburgh Steelers) and Chris Board (New York Giants). Trenton Simpson is much improved, and the team selected Cal Linebacker Teddye Buchanan with pick No. 129. Buchanan played in 36 games at UC-Davis before transferring to the ACC. At Cal, Buchanan is a First-team All-ACC, after leading the team with 114 tackles and 12 for loss. Buchanan tied for the team lead position with 2 FFs. Started all 13 games (5 sacks, 4 PBUs).