The Baltimore Ravens will begin training camp in 14 days, and John Harbaugh’s team has very few weaknesses on either side of the ball. However, several key positions will face competition, and a breakout performance from a lesser-known player could spark a push for the Super Bowl in Santa Clara.

You can add ever-growing expectations for Zach Orr’s defense, which has added elite talent at all three levels throughout free agency, the NFL draft, and Jaire Alexander’s signing.

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GM Eric DeCosta has the team sitting at $15 million in salary cap space, and with training camp fast approaching, we’re looking at five team-friendly contracts.

Oct 13, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Spectzatord reflect off Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) mask before the game against the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Oct 13, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Spectzatord reflect off Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) mask before the game against the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

OLB Kyle Van Noy

Van Noy finished fourth in the NFL with 12.5 sacks in 2024, but counts just $6,125,000 against the Ravens’ salary cap.

OL Ronnie Stanley

Stanley played the entire 2024 regular season, answering some questions about his durability. He also has the high-end tape to get paid. In 2024, Stanley tied for 11th among offensive tackles with a 92.5% pass-block win rate. Stanley carries a $ 5.8 million cap hit in 2025.

TE Isaiah Likely

Likely counts $3,532,084 against the salary cap, but enters 2025 as one of the best young tight ends in the NFL.  Likely recorded 126 receiving yards during the playoffs, and he had a career-best 42 catches for 477 yards and six touchdowns. Likely will play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, but a Pro Bowl could be in the cards.

DB Kyle Hamilton

Hamilton was the youngest defensive starter named to the Pro Bowl, quickly emerging as the NFL’s premier safety in his second season. Hamilton plays with poise and maturity while allowing new Ravens DC Zach Orr to implement a dynamic and versatile scheme with three safeties on the field. Last season, Hamilton had the second-highest Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade of any safety in the league, trailing only Joseph and his league-leading nine interceptions. Hamilton is the NFL’s only defensive back to post at least 100 tackles, an interception, two sacks, and two forced fumbles.  Hamilton will count $5.1 million on the salary cap.

OL Tyler Linderbaum

A Pro Bowl center and one of the best at his position, Linderbaum counts $4,212,185 against the cap in 2025.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Baltimore Ravens: 5 most team-friendly contracts on the roster