Feb. 9, 2026, 7:42 a.m. ET

The Baltimore Ravens have hired Jesse Minter as their new head coach after John Harbaugh’s departure.Baltimore faces an offseason with 22 unrestricted free agents, including key defensive players.The NFL’s free agency negotiation window opens on March 9, with the new league year starting March 11.Several key contributors, including DB Alohi Gilman and Edge Kyle Van Noy, could receive offers from other teams.

Baltimore has begun the process of rebuilding its roster after a 26-24 loss in Pittsburgh, where rookie kicker Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal as time expired. John Harbaugh has departed for the Giants, Jesse Minter departed the Chargers to return to Baltimore as the Ravens‘ fourth head coach in franchise history.

Minter has begun assembling a strong staff, including Declan Doyle as the offensive coordinator and former Ravens edge rusher Anthony Weaver as the defensive coordinator.

The Ravens will initially have 22 unrestricted free agents, according to Over The Cap, with big names like Tyler Linderbaum, Isaiah Likely, Kyle Van Noy, Dre’Mont Jones, Alohi Gilman, Chidobe Awuzie, and Ar’Darius Washington among those Eric DeCosta will have to decide on. Odafe Oweh was one of the biggest names on the list, but he was traded, while Kyle Hamilon and Mark Andrews signed huge contract extensions.

The new league year is fast approaching, and with over one month until the Super Bowl, the NFL released key dates for the calendar year. The most important date after the Super Bowl is the early negotiation window. That’ll open on March 9, giving teams two days to negotiate before free agency and the new league year kicks off on March 11.

With the off-season officially underway in Baltimore, we’re looking at four players who could land a contract offer that steals them away from the Ravens.

Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.DB Ar’Darius Washington: UFA

Age: 27

While the Ravens’ depth chart lists Washington as the backup strong safety behind Kyle Hamilton, he’s a key contributor at other positions in the defensive backfield.

DB Alohi Gilman: UFA

Age: 29

Gilman won an AFC Defensive Player of the Week award, and he was a key part of the Ravens’ defensive turnaround since Baltimore acquired him in a midseason trade with the Los Angeles Chargers. Overall, Gilman logged 68 tackles, a forced fumble, and a touchdown return with the Ravens, but struggled in coverage, earning a 71.9 grade and allowing 26 catches.

WR DeAndre Hopkins: Void

Age: 34

“I definitely want to play. I know I want to play one more year for sure,” Hopkins said on “The Lounge” podcast last week. A 13-year vet and free agent, Hopkins was the Ravens’ third option behind Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews. Hopkins’ 37 targets were similar to Rashod Bateman (38) and Isaiah Likely (35) as he logged 22 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns, career lows in nearly every significant receiving category.

Edge Kyle Van Noy: UFA

Age: 35

Van Noy, 34, just finished his third season in Baltimore and dropped from 12 1/2 sacks in 2024 to two in 2025.

WR Tylan Wallace: Void

Age: 27

Wallace saw action in 13 games this season, collecting four receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. The Ravens focused on a wide receiver corps of Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Devontez Walker, and LaJohntay Wester for the bulk of the season.

OL Joe Noteboom: UFA

Age: 31

Noteboom played 151 snaps for the Ravens as a swing tackle, posting a 34.1 pass block grade.

DT Taven Bryan: UFA

Age: 30

OLB David Ojabo: UFA

Age: 26

A second-round pick in 2022, Ojabo finished the 2025 season with 0.5 sacks and seven tackles.

DB Chidobe Awuzie: UFA

Age: 31

The 30-year-old cornerback had his moments in 2025, and his 74.7 grade from PFF was 14th best in the NFL.

OL Daniel Faalele: UFA

Age: 27

Daniel Faalele was the 52nd-rated guard in the league according to PFF.