LB Odafe Oweh
Nov 5, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) celebrates after making a defensive play against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports
The Ravens watched Patrick Queen bet on himself last season and depart for greener pastures in Pittsburgh. The organization avoided making that mistake with their most naturally talented pass rusher, signing Odafe Oweh to his fifth-year option. The former Penn State edge rusher can focus on what he does best: rushing the passer. Baltimore drafted Oweh in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft out of Penn State. He started in 13 games last season and registered five sacks, tied for the most in his career. He also had 23 tackles, 12 quarterback hits, and two forced fumbles. With the departure of Jadeveon Clowney to the Carolina Panthers in free agency, Oweh could break out and have a double-digit sack season.
CB Brandon Stephens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 28: Rashee Rice #4 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball against Brandon Stephens #21 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Last season, Stephens finished 21st among qualifying corners in coverage DVOA with 11 passes defensed. Stephens started 16 games at cornerback, and the converted safety logged two interceptions and a 65.5 grade in coverage.
WR Zay Flowers
OWINGS MILLS, MD – AUGUST 12: Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass during training camp at Under Armour Performance Center Baltimore Ravens on August 12, 2024 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
The former Boston College star can get in and out of breaks better than most veterans in the league, and he’s reaching another gear after leading Baltimore in receiving as a rookie.
The rookie led the team with 77 receptions for 858 receiving yards, developing into Lamar Jackson’s most reliable playmaker on the outside.
Among other NFL rookie receivers last season, Flowers finished fifth in yards, fourth in receptions, fourth in yards per game (53.6), and seventh in touchdowns (5) while playing in an offense that led the NFL in rush attempts (541).
WR Rashod Bateman
Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) celebrates after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
A 2021 first-round pick, Bateman missed most of his second season after having foot surgery. He was still dealing with the effects last season after finishing with 56 targets, the fourth-most on the team behind Zay Flowers, Odell Beckham Jr., and Mark Andrews.
Bateman caught 32 passes for 367 yards and one touchdown, playing in 16 games and starting 12 contests. Bateman will be in line for a more significant target share with Beckham gone.
OL Andrew Vorhees
Baltimore Ravens offensive linemen Andrew Vorhees (72) and Ronnie Stanley (79) run through a drill during a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis.
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Vorhees appeared in 44 games on the offensive line at USC, with 25 starts at right guard before the All-American tore his ACL during the 2023 scouting combine.
With Kevin Zeitler departed, Vorhees will step right into the lineup after a redshirt year as a rookie and could earn Pro Bowl honors.
TE Isaaih Likely
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) catches a pass during a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis.
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He is “a chess piece” for offensive coordinator Todd Monken, and the 24-year-old tight end is coming off a 2023 season in which he logged 50 catches for 411 yards and five touchdowns. Most of that production came while Andrews (who missed seven games last season) was injured.
DT Travis Jones
Aug 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Travis Jones (98) tackles DAtlanta Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) behind the line of scrimmage during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jones played less than 40 percent of the Ravens’ defensive snaps in his first two seasons, and in 2023, he logged 36 combined tackles and one sack with a 70.6 grade from PFF.
A 2022 third-round pick out of UConn, Jones has appeared in 32 games for the Ravens over his first two seasons, starting just three contests. Jones has accounted for 60 career tackles, five tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. A talented pass rusher with game-shifting power, Baltimore is looking for more from the 6-4, 340-pound defensive tackle.
DT Michael Pierce
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 26: Michael Pierce #58 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a defensive stop against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
The Ravens and Pierce agreed to a 2-year, $7.5M contract extension through the 2025 season.
The 31-year-old had 37 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, and a pair of fumble recoveries this past season.
LB Trenton Simpson
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 24: Samori Toure #83 of the Green Bay Packers makes a catch against Trenton Simpson #23 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first half during a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 24, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Simpson gave a preview of his potential in the season finale against Pittsburgh, logging seven tackles and one sack on 26 snaps played. During the preseason, he played a lot of snaps, and looked like a future Pro Bowl weakside linebacker.
RB Justice Hill
OWINGS MILLS, MD – AUGUST 12: Justice Hill #43 of the Baltimore Ravens participates in a drill during training camp at Under Armour Performance Center Baltimore Ravens on August 12, 2024 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Hill will be a free agent in 2025, and he’s coming off his most productive NFL season after a career-high in rushing yards (387), receiving yards (206), receptions (28), and total touchdowns (4).
Even with Derrick Henry on the roster, Hill will still have a prominent role in Todd Monken’s offense while Keaton Mitchell continues to regain his form after suffering a late-season torn ACL.
LB Malik Harrison
Aug 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Malik Harrison (40) looks to rush the pass during the first half
against the Atlanta Falcons at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
The Ravens re-signed Harrison to a one-year deal this offseason, and his versatility could allow him to fill roles vacated by Jadeveon Clowney and Patrick Queen.
Harrison can play inside linebacker or edge rusher and should see his snap count increase after he played 21% of the defensive snaps last season. Harrison’s 307 special teams snaps lead all returning players.
CB Jalyn Armour-Davis
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – AUGUST 09: John Ross #83 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled in the first quarter by Jalyn Armour-Davis #5 of the Baltimore Ravens in a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
The Ravens drafted Armour-Davis in the fourth round two years ago, believing he could grow into a key player opposite Marlon Humphrey. The 24-year-old cornerback landed on injured reserve in December and has struggled to stay on the field throughout his two-year NFL career, appearing in just 12 of Baltimore’s 32 games. The Alabama product has been solid on special teams and could break out in 2024.
