The Baltimore Ravens’ passing attack could quickly become an issue. After being without Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane in Week 2, Lamar Jackson didn’t have many great receivers by his side. Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews played well, and Devontez Walker can make the occasional splash play, but they need one more proven veteran.
Initially, that became Chris Moore after he was signed to the active roster. However, he may be more of a special-teamer. In 32 offensive snaps on Sunday, he produced just 1 reception for 6 yards.
There have to be better options. With the team denying rookie fourth-rounder Elijah Sarratt snaps, too, it could make perfect sense to seek out another wide receiver if that trend continues.
Baltimore Ravens might want to seek out extra WR help amid ongoing depth issues
In each of the first two weeks of the 2026 season, the Ravens haven’t exactly had much production from their wide receiver depth. In Week 1, LaJohntay Wester was the only wideout with multiple catches besides Zay Flowers, and he only had 2 receptions for 15 yards. In Week 2, Rashod Bateman was the only receiver with multiple catches.
Now, Lamar Jackson has still looked really good, and Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews are legitimate passing threats. Bateman could emerge as a capable WR2, as well. He’s inconsistent, though, and with Ja’Kobi Lane sidelined for multiple weeks with a fractured wrist, who’s going to be that third or fourth weapon?
Devontez Walker has flashed plenty—he deserves a bigger opportunity. Regardless, if Declan Doyle wants his offense to truly blossom, they need one more guy to lean on. Chris Moore doesn’t appear to be that player.
If there is an addition, it’ll likely come through Baltimore’s revolving door to the practice squad. The team signed Shedrick Jackson. He’s not going to do it, though. They need a true option to turn to and activate on gamedays.
Last week, the team worked out Brandin Cooks, but he signed with the San Francisco 49ers. That does mean there’s interest, and if that still exists, a couple of free agents might fit the bill.
If the Ravens want physicality, DeAndre Hopkins is still out there. While it might be a long shot since he’s an assistant wide receivers coach at Georgia Tech, he left the NFL door open. He could still be a competent contested-catch artist and red zone target.
Curtis Samuel has also shown he can win at the NFL level. Injuries seemingly ended his stint with the Buffalo Bills, but he’s a name worth considering. He can bring versatility to any offense, find space underneath, and get loose after the catch. His 65.7% catch rate proves he’s a respectable weapon, too.
Overall, you won’t find many flashy names at this point, but you may find reliable ones. The potential of some of Baltimore’s backup wide receivers is nice—it’s not helping much at the moment, though. While guys like Sarratt develop, it could make sense to let a veteran come in and produce with Lane out.
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