Justin Fields’ career has hit a crossroads, and naturally, the Baltimore Ravens are being thrown into the conversation. Tyler Brooke of The 33rd Team listed the Ravens as a top landing spot for the soon-to-be free-agent quarterback, arguing that Baltimore offers Fields a chance to learn from Lamar Jackson while waiting for his next opportunity.
It’s not the first time Fields and Baltimore have been linked. The Ravens reportedly explored trading for him last year before the Chicago Bears ultimately dealt him to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, after six starts and a failed attempt to seize the Steelers’ QB job from Russell Wilson, Fields is once again searching for a fresh start.
Baltimore makes some sense as a landing spot—at least on paper. Fields is an elite athlete and a dangerous dual-threat QB, which aligns with the Ravens’ offensive philosophy. With veteran backup Josh Johnson likely retiring, there’s an opening at QB2. But here’s the real question: While it might be great for Fields, does bringing him in actually help the Ravens win a Super Bowl?
Does signing Justin Fields make sense for the Ravens?
Brooke made the case for Fields landing in Baltimore, saying, "While Fields would likely never see the field, he’d have an opportunity to work side by side with arguably the best quarterback in the NFL right now, Lamar Jackson. The potential three-time MVP has found out how to develop as a lethal passer without sacrificing his mobility, which is something that Fields could benefit from, especially with a coaching staff featuring offensive coordinator Todd Monken."
That’s great for Fields. But what about the Ravens?
Per Spotrac, this team has $8.9 million in cap space and plenty of roster holes to fill. Spending a chunk of that money on a backup quarterback who might never play doesn’t feel like the best use of resources. Sure, if Fields comes in on a cheap, one-year deal, the upside of a high-end QB2 is there. But unless Baltimore frees up additional cap space, sinking their limited funds into trying to save Fields’ career seems counterproductive.
The Ravens’ priority should be adding players who will directly impact their Super Bowl chances. Marlon Humphrey’s cap hit looms large, and the team still needs to figure out if they’re making a move for a top-tier receiver like Deebo Samuel or Cooper Kupp. Fields is an intriguing name, but unless he comes at a bargain-bin price, Baltimore might be better off passing and focusing their resources elsewhere.