Improving the pass rush is one of many things on the Ravens’ offseason to-do list.
The Ravens finished near the bottom of the NFL in 2025 with just 30 sacks, their fewest since 2010 when they had 27. It was a significant drop from the 54 sacks they registered in 2024 when they were second in the league.
While sacks are not the only determining factor in measuring a pass rush, the Ravens also dropped to 22nd in quarterback pressures. Defensive tackle Travis Jones led Baltimore with five sacks, but the Ravens were 2-5 in the seven games in which they recorded just one sack or zero.
Baltimore’s defense suffered a major loss in 2025 when Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike went down with a season-ending neck injury in Week 2. Madubuike has been a major component of Baltimore’s pass rush schemes due to his ability to bring inside pressure and draw double teams that create opportunities for others.
While Madubuike’s status is unclear, new Defensive Coordinator Anthony Weaver expressed confidence that Baltimore’s pass rush will have more bite in 2026.
“We certainly have rushers, right?” Weaver said. “I think it took a hit with losing Madubuike. I think we all know the effect that losing him had on this defense, but from a talent standpoint, we certainly have some dudes that can get there.”
Weaver, new Head Coach Jesse Minter, and the entire defensive staff are eager to work with players to help them realize their full potential as pass rushers. Jones, Tavius Robinson (4.5 sacks), and Mike Green (3.5) are the returning sack leaders from last season. All have room to grow, and both Minter and Weaver have strong track records helping players develop.