The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for an offseason filled with significant changes. With new coordinators stepping in and a roster featuring 22 unrestricted free agents, the team is at a crossroads. They currently have over $22 million in salary cap space for the 2026 season, which provides some flexibility in navigating this transitional period.
While several NFL teams, like the Vikings and Cowboys, are staring down the barrel of exceeding the 2026 salary cap, the Ravens find themselves in a more favorable position. Meanwhile, teams like the Titans, Raiders, and Chargers are sitting pretty with over $80 million in cap space, giving them plenty of room to maneuver.
The Ravens are not undergoing a full rebuild, but with a new head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, changes are certainly afoot. The franchise will be looking to make strategic overhauls at key positions. General Manager Eric DeCosta is armed with considerable draft capital, which should aid in reloading the roster.
Among the 22 unrestricted free agents are notable names like Tyler Linderbaum, Isaiah Likely, Kyle Van Noy, Dre'Mont Jones, Alohi Gilman, Chidobe Awuzie, and Ar'Darius Washington. DeCosta will have his hands full evaluating these players and deciding who fits into the team's future plans.
Taking a broader look at the league, the Ravens' $22 million in available cap space puts them in a relatively strong position. The Titans lead the pack with over $103 million, followed by the Raiders and Chargers. On the other end of the spectrum, the Vikings find themselves in the most challenging position, with a cap deficit exceeding $43 million.
Here's a snapshot of the current cap space situation across the league:
- Vikings: -$43,206,353
- Cowboys: -$30,173,257
- Jaguars: -$13,049,805
- Bills: -$12,345,834
- Chiefs: -$11,350,166
- Lions: -$9,641,148
- Saints: -$8,287,060
- Bears: -$5,300,355
- Texans: -$4,727,877
- Packers: -$1,586,657
- Dolphins: $3,181,563
- Browns: $3,210,721
- Giants: $5,147,721
- Panthers: $12,574,504
- Eagles: $18,152,388
- Ravens: $22,043,387
- Buccaneers: $23,448,710
- Falcons: $26,462,519
- Broncos: $28,885,734
- Colts: $35,718,489
- Cardinals: $39,182,426
- Patriots: $40,563,596
- 49ers: $41,135,176
- Steelers: $44,943,582
- Rams: $44,944,355
- Bengals: $53,429,671
- Seahawks: $61,879,461
- Commanders: $73,653,969
- Jets: $79,344,717
- Chargers: $82,942,941
- Raiders: $91,522,807
- Titans: $103,504,062
As the offseason progresses, all eyes will be on how the Ravens manage their cap space and roster changes. With strategic decisions, they have the potential to remain competitive in the ever-challenging NFL landscape.