{"id":764257,"date":"2026-02-20T09:32:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T09:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/764257\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T09:32:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T09:32:32","slug":"analyst-raises-concerns-about-ravens-isaiah-likelys-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/764257\/","title":{"rendered":"Analyst Raises Concerns About Ravens&#8217; Isaiah Likely&#8217;s Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Published on Feb. 19, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Baltimore%2C+MD&amp;city=Baltimore&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Analyst+Raises+Concerns+About+Ravens%27+Isaiah+Likely%27s+Future&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fmd%2Fbaltimore%2Fnews%2F2026%2F02%2F19%2Fanalyst-raises-concerns-about-ravens-isaiah-likelys-future%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>An analyst has raised worrying concerns about the future of Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely, as the team faces a critical offseason with Lamar Jackson&#8217;s contract negotiations taking priority. While Likely is said to be extremely close with Jackson, his status with the team remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens&#8217; offseason will see significant roster changes, with Lamar Jackson&#8217;s contract being the top priority. Likely&#8217;s future with the team could be impacted by these decisions, potentially affecting the team&#8217;s offensive plans and depth at the tight end position.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>The report indicates that the Ravens&#8217; offseason will involve a lot of roster movement, with several key decisions that could negatively impact the team. While Lamar Jackson&#8217;s contract is the big-ticket item holding the franchise back from participating in free agency, there are other players whose futures are also in question, including tight end Isaiah Likely.<\/p>\n<p>      The Ravens&#8217; offseason is currently underway.<br \/>\n        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Lamar Jackson<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens&#8217; star quarterback whose contract negotiations are the team&#8217;s top priority this offseason.<\/p>\n<p>Isaiah Likely<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens&#8217; tight end whose future with the team is uncertain amid the Lamar Jackson contract talks.<\/p>\n<p>Jesse Minter<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens&#8217; defensive coordinator who will be overseeing roster changes this offseason.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Baltimore%2C+MD&amp;city=Baltimore&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Analyst+Raises+Concerns+About+Ravens%27+Isaiah+Likely%27s+Future&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fmd%2Fbaltimore%2Fnews%2F2026%2F02%2F19%2Fanalyst-raises-concerns-about-ravens-isaiah-likelys-future%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a>      <\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens&#8217; offseason will be defined by the Lamar Jackson contract negotiations, which could have ripple effects on the team&#8217;s roster, including the future of tight end Isaiah Likely. The uncertainty surrounding Likely&#8217;s status highlights the challenges the Ravens face in balancing their priorities and maintaining depth on both sides of the ball.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on Feb. 19, 2026 Got story updates? 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