The Ravens have some tough decisions to make as the NFL’s cut day is Tuesday, and they will have to part ways with some talented players.This franchise has made a habit of finding undrafted free agents who make the team’s 53-man roster, and this year is no different. It has three players who were considered long shots at the beginning of training camp to make the team. But now, they have played so well that they are making general manager Eric DeCosta’s job much more difficult. There were limited competitions for starting positions, and this should be one of the deeper teams the Ravens have had in years. It would be surprising if all of the players cut Tuesday return to the team’s practice squad, as they should have some interest from the rest of the league.Here is a breakdown of the 2025 Ravens’ initial 53-man roster:OFFENSEQuarterbacks – 2No surprise here, as the Ravens usually only keep two quarterbacks on the active roster. Veteran Cooper Rush will be the backup to Lamar Jackson this season and has starting experience as recently as last season. Jackson will look to repeat his success from last season and put together another MVP-level season. Devin Leary will be on the practice squad unless the Ravens find a better alternative on the waiver wire. Running backs – 4There were questions surrounding this group about how many would make the final roster. They have three capable backs who could all be starters for other teams, but will keep a fourth option in Rasheen Ali. He had a strong preseason and can also help the team as a kick returner when needed.Tight ends/fullback – 4The health of tight end Isaiah Likely is the biggest injury concern for the Ravens heading into the season. If Likely begins the season on the injured reserve, he will miss at least the first six weeks of the season. All three of the tight ends are locks for the roster, as well as All-Pro fullback Patrick Ricard. The only question is whether they will keep another tight end if Likely is not ready for the season opener. Wide receivers – 6 This may be the best group of receivers from top to bottom in franchise history. The addition of future Hall of Famer DeAndre Hopkins to the dynamic playmakers Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman should give opposing secondaries issues. The rest of the group will be made up of Tylan Wallace, speedster Devotez Walker and rookie LaJohntay Webster, who will serve as the primary punt returner.Offensive line – 9The Ravens are going with Andrew Vorhees as their new starting left guard. He beat out veteran Ben Cleveland in training camp and will help solidify an offensive line that should be one of the stronger units in the league. Joining Vorhees will be tackles Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten, center Tyler Linderbaum, and fellow guard Daniel Faalele. They will be backed up by tackle Carson Vinson, guards Ben Cleveland and Darrian Dalcourt, as well as center Nick Samac. They will initially only carry four backup linemen, as rookie tackle Emery Jones Jr. will start the season on injured reserve. DEFENSEDefensive line – 5 This group will return four out of five players from 2024’s initial 53-man roster, with the only change coming at nose tackle as veteran John Jenkins will be replacing Michael Pierce, who retired. They are anchored by Nnamdi Madubuike, who will be looking to have a bounce-back season, as well as Broderick Washington, Travis Jones and veteran Brent Urban. Urban could lose his spot to 2025 sixth-round draft pick Aeneas Peebles, but he is more likely destined for the practice squad.Inside linebackers – 4Roquan Smith headlines this group but is looking for a consistent partner next to him at inside linebacker. Trenton Simpson will get the first shot at the job, but will have to play much better than last season if he hopes to keep the job. Rookie linebacker Teddye Buchanan will pressure Simpson for time and could end up replacing him by the end of the season. Special teams ace Jake Hummel fills out this group, but barely won the job over undrafted rookie Jay Higgins IV, who shone during the preseason.Outside linebackers – 5Another deep group for the Ravens is at outside linebacker. They are returning over 20 sacks from the combination of Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh and added an exciting rookie with their second-round pick in Mike Green. He led the NCAA in sacks last year and has shown flashes of dominance during training camp. Tavius Robinson and David Ojabo will also be in the rotation. Second-year player Adisa Isaac will miss the first part of the season recovering from a dislocated elbow. Cornerbacks – 6The deepest group on the roster is the cornerbacks. They feature three former first-round picks, including Marlon Humprey, Jaire Alexander and Nate Wiggins. Veteran Chidobe Awuzie will join T.J. Tampa as the primary backups, while undrafted free agent rookie Keyon Martin beat out 2022 draft pick Jalyn Armour-Davis for the final spot. Safeties – 5This year’s first-round draft pick, Malaki Starks, will be a Day 1 starter alongside Kyle Hamilton at safety. They could become the best safety combination in the NFL if they have productive seasons. They will be without playmaking safety Ar’Darius Washington, who tore his Achilles tendon during offseason workouts. That leaves second-year safeties Sanoussi Kane and Beau Brade as the backups, although another undrafted rookie, Reuben Lowery III, could see time at both nickel corner and safety.Specialist – 3The Ravens will turn to a rookie kicker, Tyler Loop, to take over for a legend, and so far, he has looked good in his short time with the team. He was sharp during the preseason, making all of his kicks from over 50 yards. He seems confident from over 60 yards away and should provide another weapon for this offense. Long snapper Nick Moore and punter Jordan Stout return for another season, with Stout serving as the holder.
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The Ravens have some tough decisions to make as the NFL’s cut day is Tuesday, and they will have to part ways with some talented players.
This franchise has made a habit of finding undrafted free agents who make the team’s 53-man roster, and this year is no different. It has three players who were considered long shots at the beginning of training camp to make the team. But now, they have played so well that they are making general manager Eric DeCosta’s job much more difficult.
There were limited competitions for starting positions, and this should be one of the deeper teams the Ravens have had in years. It would be surprising if all of the players cut Tuesday return to the team’s practice squad, as they should have some interest from the rest of the league.
Here is a breakdown of the 2025 Ravens’ initial 53-man roster:
OFFENSEQuarterbacks – 2
No surprise here, as the Ravens usually only keep two quarterbacks on the active roster. Veteran Cooper Rush will be the backup to Lamar Jackson this season and has starting experience as recently as last season. Jackson will look to repeat his success from last season and put together another MVP-level season. Devin Leary will be on the practice squad unless the Ravens find a better alternative on the waiver wire.
Running backs – 4
There were questions surrounding this group about how many would make the final roster. They have three capable backs who could all be starters for other teams, but will keep a fourth option in Rasheen Ali. He had a strong preseason and can also help the team as a kick returner when needed.
Tight ends/fullback – 4
The health of tight end Isaiah Likely is the biggest injury concern for the Ravens heading into the season. If Likely begins the season on the injured reserve, he will miss at least the first six weeks of the season. All three of the tight ends are locks for the roster, as well as All-Pro fullback Patrick Ricard. The only question is whether they will keep another tight end if Likely is not ready for the season opener.
Wide receivers – 6
This may be the best group of receivers from top to bottom in franchise history. The addition of future Hall of Famer DeAndre Hopkins to the dynamic playmakers Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman should give opposing secondaries issues. The rest of the group will be made up of Tylan Wallace, speedster Devotez Walker and rookie LaJohntay Webster, who will serve as the primary punt returner.
Offensive line – 9
The Ravens are going with Andrew Vorhees as their new starting left guard. He beat out veteran Ben Cleveland in training camp and will help solidify an offensive line that should be one of the stronger units in the league. Joining Vorhees will be tackles Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten, center Tyler Linderbaum, and fellow guard Daniel Faalele.
They will be backed up by tackle Carson Vinson, guards Ben Cleveland and Darrian Dalcourt, as well as center Nick Samac. They will initially only carry four backup linemen, as rookie tackle Emery Jones Jr. will start the season on injured reserve.
DEFENSEDefensive line – 5
This group will return four out of five players from 2024’s initial 53-man roster, with the only change coming at nose tackle as veteran John Jenkins will be replacing Michael Pierce, who retired. They are anchored by Nnamdi Madubuike, who will be looking to have a bounce-back season, as well as Broderick Washington, Travis Jones and veteran Brent Urban. Urban could lose his spot to 2025 sixth-round draft pick Aeneas Peebles, but he is more likely destined for the practice squad.
Inside linebackers – 4
Roquan Smith headlines this group but is looking for a consistent partner next to him at inside linebacker. Trenton Simpson will get the first shot at the job, but will have to play much better than last season if he hopes to keep the job. Rookie linebacker Teddye Buchanan will pressure Simpson for time and could end up replacing him by the end of the season. Special teams ace Jake Hummel fills out this group, but barely won the job over undrafted rookie Jay Higgins IV, who shone during the preseason.
Outside linebackers – 5
Another deep group for the Ravens is at outside linebacker. They are returning over 20 sacks from the combination of Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh and added an exciting rookie with their second-round pick in Mike Green. He led the NCAA in sacks last year and has shown flashes of dominance during training camp. Tavius Robinson and David Ojabo will also be in the rotation. Second-year player Adisa Isaac will miss the first part of the season recovering from a dislocated elbow.
Cornerbacks – 6
The deepest group on the roster is the cornerbacks. They feature three former first-round picks, including Marlon Humprey, Jaire Alexander and Nate Wiggins. Veteran Chidobe Awuzie will join T.J. Tampa as the primary backups, while undrafted free agent rookie Keyon Martin beat out 2022 draft pick Jalyn Armour-Davis for the final spot.
Safeties – 5
This year’s first-round draft pick, Malaki Starks, will be a Day 1 starter alongside Kyle Hamilton at safety. They could become the best safety combination in the NFL if they have productive seasons. They will be without playmaking safety Ar’Darius Washington, who tore his Achilles tendon during offseason workouts. That leaves second-year safeties Sanoussi Kane and Beau Brade as the backups, although another undrafted rookie, Reuben Lowery III, could see time at both nickel corner and safety.
Specialist – 3
The Ravens will turn to a rookie kicker, Tyler Loop, to take over for a legend, and so far, he has looked good in his short time with the team. He was sharp during the preseason, making all of his kicks from over 50 yards. He seems confident from over 60 yards away and should provide another weapon for this offense. Long snapper Nick Moore and punter Jordan Stout return for another season, with Stout serving as the holder.
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