Matt Sidney

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Sidney

The NFL Draft is closing in fast, and most of free agency has been in full-on nap mode for days. That’s pretty typical this time of year, especially for the Baltimore Ravens. But while the splashy signings have slowed, the Ravens are still doing their homework—and they’re doing it where and when most people aren’t looking. The offensive line is mostly intact heading into 2025. Ronnie Stanley re-signed on a three-year deal. Roger Rosengarten was awesome as a rookie.

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Sidney

Ronnie Stanley is back. Roger Rosengarten looks like a future cornerstone. The Baltimore Ravens have their starting tackles locked in for 2025—and that’s huge. But while the first-team picture looks clean, the bench? Not so much. Patrick Mekari is gone (Jacksonville Jaguars). So is backup Josh Jones (Seattle Seahawks). That’s a lot of snaps, experience, and versatility out the door in one offseason.

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Sidney

Patrick Queen had a bit of a falling out with the Baltimore Ravens last offseason, which ultimately led to him spurning the team and heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not hard to fault him. The Ravens were never going to give him the money Pittsburgh did, and he landed a three-year, $41 million deal. Queen’s first season in Black and Gold was fine. Playing next to Roquan Smith in Baltimore helped mask a lot of his flaws, but by the end of the year, he was playing good football.

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Sidney

The Baltimore Ravens really know how to build a roster. There’s talent everywhere—at every level, every position group. Lamar Jackson is the most electric quarterback the league has ever seen, and his two MVPs and the all-time rushing record for a quarterback make the case. He does things on a football field that humans simply shouldn’t be able to. But it’s not just Lamar. This team is stacked everywhere you look. Marlon Humphrey. Roquan Smith. Ronnie Stanley. Kyle Hamilton. Mark Andrews.

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Sidney

The Baltimore Ravens are heading into the 2025 NFL Draft with one of the deepest rosters in football—but that doesn’t mean they’re set. They’ve got holes. Offensive guard needs help, the pass rush needs juice, and the secondary is missing a few pieces after some offseason departures. If Baltimore wants to make the most of this Super Bowl window with Lamar Jackson, this draft has to hit. DeAndre Hopkins was a solid add, but he’s not the long-term answer.