The Baltimore Ravens didn’t need to break the bank in free agency to remind the league of the amount of talent that resides in Charm City. They didn’t need a flashy signing, a record-setting contract, or a desperate blockbuster trade to stay in the Super Bowl conversation. All they had to do was stick to the plan.
That plan? Keep the core intact, fill key gaps, and let the team that already led the NFL in yards per play do the rest. That’s exactly what general manager Eric DeCosta did, and it’s why Pro Football Focus' Mason Cameron ranked the Ravens as the No. 1 team in his post-frenzy-free agency power rankings.
Cameron summed it up perfectly:
"They re-signed Ronnie Stanley, the top pending free-agent tackle, and added veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to bolster the passing attack. With a strong defensive foundation and an offense led by the highest-graded quarterback and running back tandem in the NFL, Baltimore is positioned to take the next step in the postseason.”
That’s not hype. That’s just facts. And the craziest part? The Ravens still have plenty of room to improve.
The Ravens claim top-spot in post-free-agency power rankings
Baltimore’s biggest win of free agency wasn’t bringing in a superstar—it was avoiding the self-inflicted disasters that have plagued other teams. They kept Ronnie Stanley, their franchise left tackle, locked in their run-blocking wrecking ball in Patrick Ricard, and added a reliable veteran receiver in DeAndreHopkins without overpaying.
Meanwhile, some of their biggest competition scrambled. The Pittsburgh Steelers are lost in quarterback purgatory, the Cincinnati Bengals just threw out over $275 million to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and the Cleveland Browns threw an entire Brink’s truck at Myles Garrett just to keep him from jumping ship while not fully addressing their quarterback situation. Baltimore? They’re just running it back with the best roster in the league.
And don’t forget—they’re not done. With 11 draft picks, the Ravens are in prime position to reload for another deep postseason run.
They have the flexibility to add a young pass rusher, another interior lineman, or a shutdown corner to replace Brandon Stephens. Whatever move they make, it’ll be about building for January and February—because this team isn’t just trying to win the AFC North. They’re trying to win it all.
The Ravens were already one of the best teams in football last season—Cameron is just confirming what we already knew. Now, it’s about finishing the job.