The Baltimore Ravens' 2025 season is teetering on the edge. With two weeks to go, their playoff hopes are alive-but barely.
The path is narrow: they need to beat the Green Bay Packers this week and hope the Cleveland Browns knock off the Pittsburgh Steelers. If that happens, it sets up a win-or-go-home Week 18 showdown with Pittsburgh.
Not impossible, but let’s be honest-this isn’t the position Baltimore expected to be in.
And when a team finds itself in this kind of spot-underperforming, fighting for a playoff lifeline-roster evaluation starts early. Guys who were once considered foundational pieces are suddenly playing for their futures.
For Baltimore, several players are facing exactly that reality. Whether it’s due to injuries, inconsistency, or just plain regression, these four Ravens are running out of time to prove they belong on next year’s roster.
Marlon Humphrey: Once Elite, Now Exposed
Marlon Humphrey has been a cornerstone of the Ravens' defense for nearly a decade. A four-time Pro Bowler and two-time First-Team All-Pro, he’s been the kind of lockdown corner you build a secondary around. But 2025 has been a far cry from his usual standard.
In fact, it’s been his worst season by a mile.
Humphrey’s 48.1 grade from Pro Football Focus is a steep drop from his previous career low of 65.3. And the eye test backs it up.
He’s been picked on all season long, giving up chunk plays week after week. The numbers are jarring: 655 receiving yards allowed-third-most among all defensive backs in the league.
Whether it’s lingering injuries or a step lost with age, Humphrey just hasn’t looked like himself. And with a $26 million cap hit looming in 2026, the Ravens have some tough decisions ahead.
A post-June 1 cut would save Baltimore over $19 million. That’s not chump change, especially for a team that may need to retool in several areas.
If Humphrey doesn’t show serious improvement over these final two games, it’s not hard to imagine the Ravens moving on from one of their longtime leaders.
Daniel Faalele: Big Body, Bigger Questions
Daniel Faalele has been one of the most frustrating players to evaluate this season. At times, he shows flashes of being a serviceable guard-maybe even the best option Baltimore has at the moment. But more often than not, he’s been a liability.
He’s struggled to anchor against power, has trouble staying upright, and hasn’t consistently won at the point of attack. For an offensive line that’s had its fair share of issues this year, Faalele’s inconsistency has stood out-for the wrong reasons.
Set to hit free agency this offseason, Faalele hasn’t given the coaching staff much reason to bring him back. Sure, depth matters, and there’s always a chance he returns in a reserve role. But for a team that needs to get stronger and more reliable up front, it’s hard to make the case that he should be part of the long-term plan.
Andrew Vorhees: Fighting to Hold On
The Ravens’ interior offensive line has been a sore spot all year, and Andrew Vorhees is right in the middle of it-literally and figuratively.
While center Tyler Linderbaum remains a bright spot and a must-extend player, the guard play has left a lot to be desired. Vorhees, who’s still under contract for 2026, has started most of the season at left guard. But recently, he’s started to lose snaps to rookie Emery Jones Jr., who’s beginning to carve out a role of his own.
That’s not a great sign for Vorhees. When a rookie starts eating into your reps late in the year-especially when the team is still technically in the playoff hunt-it usually means the coaching staff is looking ahead.
If the front office makes the kind of offseason moves fans are hoping for on the O-line, Vorhees could find himself sliding down the depth chart or even off the roster entirely.
Tylan Wallace: Special Teams Standout Fading Fast
Tylan Wallace has always made his mark on special teams. Whether it was returning punts, covering kicks, or just being a reliable presence in the third phase of the game, he found ways to contribute.
But this season, his role has quietly diminished.
He’s no longer the primary punt returner, and his snaps at wide receiver have all but vanished. Even on special teams, where he once thrived, Wallace is seeing less action. That’s not a great place to be for a 26-year-old heading into free agency.
With younger receivers like Devontez Walker and LaJohntay Wester starting to emerge, Baltimore may opt to go younger and cheaper. Wallace’s versatility has always been his calling card, but if he’s not returning kicks or catching passes, it’s hard to justify a roster spot-especially when cap space is at a premium.
Final Word: The Clock Is Ticking
The Ravens still have a shot at the postseason, but the margin for error is razor-thin. And for these four players, the stakes are even higher. These next two games aren’t just about salvaging the season-they’re about salvaging futures in Baltimore.
The NFL is a business, and when a team falls short of expectations, change is inevitable. For Humphrey, Faalele, Vorhees, and Wallace, it’s now or never.