The first week of free agency was filled with highs and lows for the Baltimore Ravens, and they’ll look to bring some stability to their roster in Week 2. They won’t be able to replace guys like center Tyler Linderbaum, but there’s a load of talent still available. They should fill out their depth chart nicely.
Among the areas they’ll likely look to improve include the trenches, tight end, and the secondary. Whatever route they opt to go in, there will surely be a ton of roster fallout. Whether it be potential cap casualties or players seeing their roles diminish as a result of future signings, this team is nowhere near complete.
Here are three veterans who could see their roles shift once the second week of free agency gets underway.
3 Ravens who could see their roles change as free agency rolls on
Mark Andrews
Tight end Mark Andrews pretty much has the tight end room to himself. After Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar inked new contracts elsewhere, the only player that Baltimore has added at that spot thus far has been Durham Smythe. Smythe could prove to be very valuable, but he’ll mainly be a blocking tight end.
Andrews will be the lead tight end in 2026. That’s not a question. What could be in question is his usage. He’s fallen off steadily since an unfortunate stretch of injuries from 2023 to 2024, and while he remains a consistent threat in the red zone, he hasn’t been at that Pro Bowl level. If the Ravens add another receiving threat at tight end, as many expect, Andrews’ usage rate could take a hit.
Baltimore has been linked to former Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku. If that pairing comes to fruition, there could be a very strong 1-2 punch between him and Andrews. And if Andrews’ regression continues, there could be a case where he loses snaps.
Andrew Vorhees
Offensive guard Andrew Vorhees has been in trouble since the end of the 2025 season. He had an awful go of it. Heading into year four at 27 years old, time could be running out for Vorhees to claim a valuable role in Charm City.
The Ravens already signed John Simpson to fill one guard spot. They probably won’t make another starting-caliber addition at that spot, but could very well add depth. With Simpson playing mostly left guard, Vorhees is already facing an uncertain future, and if another guard comes into the building, he could see his chance at snaps quickly slip away.
Vorhees could also make sense as a cap casualty. If Baltimore feels comfortable with their depth on the offensive line, they could end the Vorhees experiment, while saving $3.67 million.
Broderick Washington
Defensive lineman Broderick Washington has been in cut conversations all offseason. Such a move would save $4.01 million. Like Vorhees, if the Ravens were to add another defensive lineman, Washington would have to kiss his role goodbye.
Since the hiring of Jesse Minter, Baltimore’s front office has tirelessly highlighted its intention to beef up the trenches. They did that on offense with Simpson, and followed that up with a superstar upgrade on the edge in Trey Hendrickson. However, it’s fair to believe that they’re not done there.
Washington simply needs to be pushed out of the rotation. He hasn’t lived up to the contract extension that he signed in 2023, and it’s time to give someone else a try. The front office should look to add a more effective pass rusher from the interior on the trade market. With a decision like that, Washington’s current role would disappear.