March 26, 2026, 6:58 a.m. ET
The Baltimore Ravens are looking to get back to the postseason in head coach Jesse Minter’s debut season, and there will be adjustments after the team suffered significant roster losses. Eric DeCosta regrouped from the backed-out Crosby trade and made a splash signing, landing Trey Hendrickson on a four-year deal. Teams that successfully build through the NFL draft typically suffer the greatest losses. Changes in personnel spark offseason and training camp roster battles, and the Ravens will take part in several high-profile competitions.
Here are four Ravens roster battles to watch heading into the offseason workout program, highlighting key position competitions that could shape Baltimore’s depth chart entering the 2026 season.
On offense, the biggest position battle going into training camp right now would be at left guard between Andrew Vorhees and 2025 third-round pick Emery Jones Jr. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta made it sound like, earlier in the offseason, that he sees Jones as a starter. With John Simpson being paid like he’s going to be the other starter, Jones and Vorhees will have to battle it out for the starting left guard job. Newly signed Jovaugh Gwyn is versatile on the offensive line and knows Ravens offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford from their time together with the Atlanta Falcons
Third wide receiver
The Ravens are expected to pick up Zay Flowers’ $27.3 million fifth-year option after back-to-back Pro Bowls. Rashod Bateman is under contract through 2029 and has been the subject of trade talks following an injury-filled 2025 season. Still, they are a solid duo when Bateman is healthy. With DeAndre Hopkins not expected to return, the depth behind the big two is limited and could include the biggest roster battle unless Baltimore uses a first or second-round pick at the position. Devontez Walker is a touchdown machine, but still unproven going into Year 3. LaJohntay Wester will return punts, while Cornelius Johnson and Dayton Wade are likely to have roles on the practice squad. With Trey Hendrickson on the roster and John Simpson back, Baltimore could target a wide receiver in Round 1.
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With three-time Pro Bowl Tyler Linderbaum in Las Vegas as the highest-paid center in NFL history, the Ravens could choose to draft a center. Still, it’ll be a three-way battle as Former Maryland star and undrafted free agent Corey Bullock could be a player to watch, while Jovaughn Gwyn offers positional versatility.
Edge Rusher
Trey Hendrickson is the big fish and the guy who’ll close games out when the Ravens have a lead. The biggest roster battle will take place between 2025 Second-round pick Mike Green, who returns after posting 3.5 sacks in 2025, and 2023 fourth-round pick Tavius Robinson, who returns after dealing with injury but posting 4.5 sacks. Adisa Isaac and second-year Kaimon Rucker offer depth.
cornerback
Veteran Marlon Humphrey is expected to be on the roster despite his $26M cap hit. Nate Wiggins is entering his third year, and the Ravens re-signed Chidobe Awuzie. That’s a solid trio when Humphrey is efficient. Who’ll be the fourth player at the position? T.J. Tampa is entering his third season but has yet to play meaningful snaps on defense, while 2025 undrafted free agent Keyon Martin played critical snaps after Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam both suffered serious injuries during their rookie seasons. Veteran Amani Oruwariye and second-year Marquise Robinson offer practice squad depth.