March 9, 2026, 6:49 a.m. ET

With the regular season and Super Bowl out of the way, the Baltimore Ravens turn their attention to their own roster and a deeper look at what they might need to address this offseason. A big part of that includes signing free agents, something general manager Eric DeCosta has excelled at.

First-year head coach Jesse Minter’s first step will be to sign quarterback Lamar Jackson to an extension and rebuild a defense that ranked 14th in success rate (43.4%) and 29th in pressure rate (32.1%). Baltimore has 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 evaluate.

Before the first player is signed, however, we take a look at some of the organization’s best decisions.

Jacoby Jones – WR/RS

During his three seasons in Baltimore, Jones logged five total kick/punt returns for touchdowns in the regular season as well as 992 receiving yards on 76 receptions and another three touchdowns through the air. Jones makes the list thanks to his 108-yard kick return and his 70-yard touchdown receptions in the postseason.

Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Justin Forsett – RB

In 29 games with the Ravens, Forsett rushed for 2,005 yards, caught 452 receiving yards, and scored 10 touchdowns, earning his only Pro Bowl nod.

Sam Adams – DT

The massive defensive tackle earned two Pro Bowl nods in Baltimore.

Daryl Smith – LB

In three seasons with the Ravens, Smith logged 209 tackles, nine sacks, five interceptions, a pick-six, and one Pro Bowl nod.

Shannon Sharpe – TE

The Hall of Famer logged 140 catches for 1621 yards and seven touchdowns in two seasons with Baltimore, winning a Super Bowl.

Matt Birk – C

The former center was a key member of the Ravens team that won Super Bowl XLVII.

Steve Smith – WR

A star with the Panthers, Smith spent three productive seasons in Baltimore with the Ravens. Smith finished the 2014 regular season with 79 receptions, 1,065 yards, and 6 touchdowns. In 2015, he ended the season having played seven games, racking up 46 catches for 670 yards and three touchdowns. In 2016, his final NFL season, Smith logged 70 catches for 799 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Derrick Mason – WR

During his time with the Ravens, Mason caught 471 passes for 5,777 yards and 29 touchdowns.

Elvis Dumervil – OLB

In his 55 games with Baltimore, Dumervil logged 35.5 sacks, including 2014 when he recorded 17. That season netted him a Pro Bowl invitation and All-Pro honors.

Anquan Boldin – WR

During his three years in Baltimore, Boldin logged 186 receptions for 2,645 yards and 14 touchdowns, averaging 14.2 yards per reception.

Michael McCrary – DE

After a successful stint with the Seahawks, McCrary finished with 51 sacks as a Ravens pass rusher, including 14.5 in 1998 and 11.5 in 1999.

Rod Woodson – S

A legendary cornerback in Pittsburgh, Woodson developed into an All-Pro safety with Baltimore. Woodson logged 20 interceptions in the four years he was in Baltimore, five of which were returned for a touchdown.

Derrick Henry — RB

In his first season with Baltimore, Henry led all running backs in rushing TDs (16) and nearly had another 2,000-yard season, finishing with 1,921 yards. This season, Henry logged 1,595 and 16 more touchdowns. Overall, Henry has 3,516 yards and 32 rushing touchdowns in his first two seasons in Baltimore.