The Baltimore Ravens are holding the first session of Organized Team Activities, or OTAs, this week, and after a mostly quiet offseason, the club heads into the 2025 season with high expectations.There have been a couple of key additions as well as the departure of the longest-tenured player on the roster. They managed to resign key free agents as well as added talented depth through the NFL Draft.Now, it is the first step in finding out whether this team can improve on last season’s success and find a way to return to the Super Bowl. It will not be easy for them as they face one of the league’s toughest schedules as well as an improved AFC North division.Here are four questions the team still has to answer before they reach the start of training camp in July. 1. Who will replace Justin Tucker at kicker?The biggest change for the Ravens came with the special teams unit as they let go of long-time kicker Justin Tucker, in what the team called a “football decision.” He is under investigation by the NFL after several women came forward and accused him of inappropriate behavior during massage sessions.Tucker is the NFL’s most accurate kicker in history and is in the conversation for best kicker of all time, but the Ravens decided to part ways. Aside from the accusations, Tucker was coming off a career-worst season, which saw him miss eight field goals, so his time as a top-flight kicker may be over. Their initial plan is to turn to a pair of rookie kickers to battle it out in training camp. They drafted Tyler Loop in the sixth round, the first ever drafted by the team. They also signed undrafted free agent John Hoyland from Wyoming to compete with Loop, and could bring in a veteran if both show signs of struggling early. 2. How will receiver DeAndre Hopkins fit in?The biggest addition this offseason comes in veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who signed a one-year deal for $5 million. He is a former three-time All-Pro but is turning 33 this summer and his best football may be behind him. He was a solid contributor for the Kansas City Chiefs last season, helping them reach the Super Bowl, and the Ravens are hoping he can do the same with them.He will have to adjust to being the third option behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, but should have plenty of opportunities, especially around the goal line. He should provide an upgrade at the No. 3 receiver position and should be in line for a productive season if he can stay healthy. He rejoins former teammate Derrick Henry and hopes to have a bounce-back season, similar to how he did during his first season in Baltimore.3. Will they add another veteran free agent?The team used the draft and free agency to fill the roster well, but there could be a couple of free agents that could help this team and have an immediate impact on the locker room. They lost veteran defensive lineman Michael Pierce to retirement and recently lost safety Ar’Darius Washington to a torn Achilles during offseason workouts. One name that could be a good fit is the Ravens’ 2023 sack leader, Jadaveon Clowney, who was released by the Carolina Panthers. He wouldn’t be asked to play as much as he did in 2023, and could give the pass rush an extra boost they need to get over the top. Another former Raven who could help the defense is Zadarius Smith. He is coming off a season with nine sacks between two teams and knows the Baltimore system well. 4. What to expect from this year’s rookies?By most accounts, the Ravens had a good draft this year and should have a couple of rookies that will make an immediate impact. They addressed the secondary for the second year in a row in safety Malaki Starks out of Georgia. The former All-American was considered the best safety in this year’s class and will be a day-one starter for this team. He will allow Kyle Hamilton to return to his more natural position of strong safety and should shore up the back end of the secondary.They also found a potential steal in their second-round pick of edge rusher Mike Green. He fell to the Ravens at pick No. 59 and was considered a first-round pick by many. Some off-the-field issues may have caused his stock to fall, but he was a productive player in college, leading the NCAA in sacks last season. He could be another immediate contributor as a pass-rush specialist on third downs. Third-round pick Emory Jones Jr. could be an option to compete for a starting guard position. He is recovering from a shoulder injury that will keep him out of OTAs but should be ready for the start of training camp. Lastly, one of the rookie kickers mentioned before will get a shot at the starting kicker position.

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The Baltimore Ravens are holding the first session of Organized Team Activities, or OTAs, this week, and after a mostly quiet offseason, the club heads into the 2025 season with high expectations.

There have been a couple of key additions as well as the departure of the longest-tenured player on the roster. They managed to resign key free agents as well as added talented depth through the NFL Draft.

Now, it is the first step in finding out whether this team can improve on last season’s success and find a way to return to the Super Bowl. It will not be easy for them as they face one of the league’s toughest schedules as well as an improved AFC North division.

Here are four questions the team still has to answer before they reach the start of training camp in July.

1. Who will replace Justin Tucker at kicker?

The biggest change for the Ravens came with the special teams unit as they let go of long-time kicker Justin Tucker, in what the team called a “football decision.” He is under investigation by the NFL after several women came forward and accused him of inappropriate behavior during massage sessions.

Tucker is the NFL’s most accurate kicker in history and is in the conversation for best kicker of all time, but the Ravens decided to part ways. Aside from the accusations, Tucker was coming off a career-worst season, which saw him miss eight field goals, so his time as a top-flight kicker may be over.

Their initial plan is to turn to a pair of rookie kickers to battle it out in training camp. They drafted Tyler Loop in the sixth round, the first ever drafted by the team. They also signed undrafted free agent John Hoyland from Wyoming to compete with Loop, and could bring in a veteran if both show signs of struggling early.

2. How will receiver DeAndre Hopkins fit in?

The biggest addition this offseason comes in veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who signed a one-year deal for $5 million. He is a former three-time All-Pro but is turning 33 this summer and his best football may be behind him. He was a solid contributor for the Kansas City Chiefs last season, helping them reach the Super Bowl, and the Ravens are hoping he can do the same with them.

He will have to adjust to being the third option behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, but should have plenty of opportunities, especially around the goal line. He should provide an upgrade at the No. 3 receiver position and should be in line for a productive season if he can stay healthy. He rejoins former teammate Derrick Henry and hopes to have a bounce-back season, similar to how he did during his first season in Baltimore.

3. Will they add another veteran free agent?

The team used the draft and free agency to fill the roster well, but there could be a couple of free agents that could help this team and have an immediate impact on the locker room. They lost veteran defensive lineman Michael Pierce to retirement and recently lost safety Ar’Darius Washington to a torn Achilles during offseason workouts.

One name that could be a good fit is the Ravens’ 2023 sack leader, Jadaveon Clowney, who was released by the Carolina Panthers. He wouldn’t be asked to play as much as he did in 2023, and could give the pass rush an extra boost they need to get over the top. Another former Raven who could help the defense is Zadarius Smith. He is coming off a season with nine sacks between two teams and knows the Baltimore system well.

4. What to expect from this year’s rookies?

By most accounts, the Ravens had a good draft this year and should have a couple of rookies that will make an immediate impact. They addressed the secondary for the second year in a row in safety Malaki Starks out of Georgia. The former All-American was considered the best safety in this year’s class and will be a day-one starter for this team. He will allow Kyle Hamilton to return to his more natural position of strong safety and should shore up the back end of the secondary.

They also found a potential steal in their second-round pick of edge rusher Mike Green. He fell to the Ravens at pick No. 59 and was considered a first-round pick by many. Some off-the-field issues may have caused his stock to fall, but he was a productive player in college, leading the NCAA in sacks last season. He could be another immediate contributor as a pass-rush specialist on third downs.

Third-round pick Emory Jones Jr. could be an option to compete for a starting guard position. He is recovering from a shoulder injury that will keep him out of OTAs but should be ready for the start of training camp. Lastly, one of the rookie kickers mentioned before will get a shot at the starting kicker position.

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