The Baltimore Ravens are heading into the offseason with a clear mission: retool and rebound. After a narrow 26-24 loss to the Steelers in Week 18, the dominoes started falling fast.
John Harbaugh was out as head coach, Mike Tomlin stepped down in Pittsburgh, and the Ravens brought Jesse Minter back from Los Angeles to take over the reins. Now, with the new league year looming and free agency set to open March 11 (negotiations begin March 9), Baltimore is already deep into reshaping its roster.
Let’s break down whose stock is rising-and whose is slipping-as the Ravens prepare for what could be a pivotal offseason.
📈 Stock Up
RB Derrick Henry
Baltimore has always embraced physicality, and Derrick Henry fits that mold like a glove.
The veteran back just racked up another 1,500-yard season-adding to his already Hall of Fame-worthy resume-and did it despite being underutilized in parts of the offense. With Minter now in charge and a new identity forming, Henry could be the tone-setter for a Ravens offense that wants to punish defenses from the first snap.
WR Zay Flowers
Zay Flowers is no longer just a promising young receiver-he’s a certified star.
Back-to-back Pro Bowl appearances and a stat line that includes 85 catches, 1,211 yards, and five touchdowns in 2025 make it clear: he’s the go-to guy. Flowers has become the heartbeat of Baltimore’s passing game, and his chemistry with the quarterback continues to grow.
DT Travis Jones
Quietly, Travis Jones had one of the most impactful seasons on the Ravens’ defense.
His 79.2 PFF grade was second only to All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton, and he led the team in pressures (47), sacks (5), and run-defense grade (81.1). Jones has developed into a disruptive force up front, and he’s quickly becoming a foundational piece in Baltimore’s defensive trenches.
OLB Mike Green
Mike Green’s season didn’t start with fireworks, but it ended with promise.
He played 713 snaps and posted 3.5 sacks, 19 pressures, and 14 quarterback hits. His overall PFF grade (46.3) doesn’t jump off the page, but the late-season surge suggests there’s more to unlock-especially under Minter’s system.
Green is a name to watch in 2026.
CB Chidobe Awuzie
At 30 years old, Awuzie proved he still has plenty left in the tank.
His 74.7 PFF grade ranked 14th among all NFL cornerbacks, and he brought a steady veteran presence to a secondary that needed it. He’s not just a stopgap-he’s a reliable contributor who can still hold his own against top-tier receivers.
LB Trenton Simpson
Simpson quietly put together a solid season.
He notched a career-high 2.5 sacks and tallied 66 total tackles (34 solo), while also breaking up a pass. What’s notable is that he did all this while playing 213 fewer defensive snaps than he did in 2024.
That kind of production efficiency bodes well for his role moving forward.
S Malaki Starks
The rookie first-rounder out of Georgia showed exactly why Baltimore invested in him.
Starks started 15 of 17 games, played over 1,000 defensive snaps, and finished with 84 total tackles and two interceptions. Among Ravens defenders, he ranked third in picks and fourth in tackles-strong numbers for a first-year safety learning the ropes in a complex defensive scheme.
📉 Stock Down
WR Rashod Bateman
After a strong 2024, Bateman took a noticeable step back in 2025.
He missed the AFC North title game due to illness and finished the season with just 19 catches for 224 yards and two touchdowns across 13 games. His PFF grade dropped from 70.0 to 55.0, and he fell from 57th to 117th among NFL wideouts.
With Flowers emerging and other weapons in the mix, Bateman’s role-and future in Baltimore-feels uncertain.
TE Isaiah Likely
Injuries played a role in Likely’s down year.
A broken foot in training camp set him back, and he never quite regained his rhythm. He posted career lows across the board: 27 catches, 307 yards, and a 56.4 PFF grade (down from 72.3 the year before).
He still has upside, but 2025 was a tough campaign for the young tight end.
CB Marlon Humphrey
This one stings.
Humphrey went from an All-Pro in 2024 to one of the lowest-graded corners in the league in 2025. His PFF grade plummeted from 79.0 to 49.9, and he fell all the way to 104th in the NFL rankings at his position.
Whether it was injuries, scheme fit, or just a rough patch, Humphrey’s regression was one of the steepest in the league-and it leaves the Ravens with a major question mark in the secondary.
What’s Next for Baltimore?
With the coaching carousel already in motion and free agency just around the corner, the Ravens are entering a crucial stretch. The pieces are in place-young stars like Flowers and Starks, a dominant back in Henry, and a defensive core that still includes Kyle Hamilton and Travis Jones. But there are holes to fill and decisions to make, especially around veterans like Bateman, Likely, and Humphrey.
Jesse Minter has a fresh slate and a chance to shape this team in his image. The foundation is solid. Now it’s about building the right structure on top of it.
The clock is ticking. March 9 is coming fast.