John Harbaugh on Marcus Williams
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 07: Chase Brown #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals is hit after his reception by Marcus Williams #32 of the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 07, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
One of the highest-paid safeties in the NFL, Williams was benched midway through the season, and Baltimore’s defense improved with him out of the lineup. Harbaugh had this to say about the pending free agent.
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Eric DeCosta on Nate Wiggins
Jan 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) reacts in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC wild card game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
The rookie out of Clemson, Wiggins was a home run pick in the first round and the future at cornerback.
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DeCosta on potential extension for Derrick Henry
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 19: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball against Greg Rousseau #50 of the Buffalo Bills in the third quarter during the AFC Divisional Playoff at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Henry finished behind Saquon Barkley in rushing yards and was among the league leaders in touchdowns. Henry has one year left on his deal, and DeCosta was asked about an extension.
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DeCosta on Odafe Oweh
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 25: Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after sacking C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Oweh had ten sacks and 48 QB pressures on the season. After picking up his fifth-year option, DeCosta believes the best is yet to come.
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DeCosta on Rashod Bateman
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 19: Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter during the AFC Divisional Playoff at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Bateman had a career year, finishing with 45 catches for a career-high 756 yards and nine touchdowns.
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DeCosta on off-season additions
Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta walks across the the field before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
The Ravens GM has already started roster building and admitted that the safety position is something he wants to address.
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DeCosta on Diontae Johnson trade
Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) reaches for an incomplete pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Claimed off waivers from Baltimore two days before the Christmas matchup against the Ravens, Johnson played 38 offensive snaps for the Texans in the Week 18 regular-season finale (22) and in their wild-card playoff win over the Chargers (16).
Johnson finished his Texans tenure with three catches for 24 yards, and could net Baltimore a compensatory pick.
DeCosta on Justin Tucker
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 19: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens kicks a field goal against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter during the AFC Divisional Playoff at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said there will be discussions about whether to bring in competition for kicker Justin Tucker but he said he expects Tucker to be their kicker in 2025.
“I have every expectation he will be a great kicker next season and going forward,” DeCosta said.
DeCosta on Kyle Hamilton, Tyler Linderbaum
BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Hamilton #14 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on November 7, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Both players are All-Pro caliber players and are set for contract extensions.
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Trenton Simpson
Nov 3, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) sacked during the fourth quarter by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson (23) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
Simpson had tremendous growing pains in 2024 and eventually was benched for Malik Harrison and Chris Board.
Simpson, who started the first 13 games this season, played just five snaps in Baltimore’s 35-14 win over the Giants. In the Ravens’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1, the 2023 third-round pick logged just 22 snaps.
In the Week 13 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, he was on the field for 30 snaps.
DeCosta on Roger Rosengarten
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: Offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten #70 of the Baltimore Ravens lines up against the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Rosengarten saw elite pass rushers from Day 1 when he joined the Ravens, but the former Washington Huskies offensive tackle improved, battled, and finished the year as one of the best players on a solid offensive line.
Rosengarten was the ninth tackle selected in last April’s NFL draft, and on Tuesday, he earned a spot on the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie team.
Rosengarten and No. 5-overall pick Joe Alt of the Los Angeles Chargers were the all-rookie offensive tackles.
After alternating snaps in the first three weeks, Rosengarten took over as the Ravens’ starting right tackle in Week 4 and never looked back, starting 16 games (including the playoffs).
Among offensive tackles who played at least 50% of the snaps, Rosengarten ranked No. 39 at his position, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). He was credited with four sacks allowed in 488 pass-blocking snaps.
DeCosta on Lamar Jackson
Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) during the second quarter in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
Jackson could win his third NFL MVP, but his playoff failures will haunt the All-Pro quarterback for another off-season. DeCosta said he’ll give Jackson some space.
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Eric DeCosta on Patrick Ricard
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 15: Devontez Walker #81 celebrates with Patrick Ricard #42 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate a touchdown from Walker during the third quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ricard played a huge role in Derrick Henry’s monster season.
DeCosta on Ricard: “I’d love for him to retire as a Raven, too. He epitomizes what we’re all about.”
Said the goal is to get him back. Ricard is a pending FA.
