Ar’Darius Washington won’t make the Ravens‘ initial 53-man roster, but the talented safety will rejoin his teammates at some point this season. Back in May, the Baltimore Ravens were expecting to lose Washington for the entire 2025 season after the talented safety suffered a torn Achilles during conditioning drills.

Back in April, the Ravens took steps to retain the talented defensive back by extending the exclusive rights tender to the then-free agent. With the low tender, Baltimore would receive no compensation for Washington if another team signed him to an offer sheet and Baltimore declines to match.

On Wednesday, Baltimore placed Washington on the active/physically unable to perform list. 

Baltimore drafted former Georgia All-American safety Malaki Starks in the first round, further lessening the blow.

Washington saw action in 12 games last season and played a significant role in the Baltimore secondary, performing like one of the NFL’s best after a dismal showing in the first seven to eight weeks.

Washington finished with a career-high 64 tackles, two interceptions, one sack, one forced fumble, and five tackles for loss in 10 starts.