Former Ravens check-in: Tyler Linderbaum hits a snag, Isaiah Likely stays hot, and more

The Baltimore Ravens changed a lot last offseason. And it was for the better. Despite letting countless players walk in free agency, they’ve improved. They’re sitting at 4-2 entering Week 7.

The coaching staff has been a breath of fresh air; the offense looks more lethal; and the defense is showing real potential. Concerns exist, but a new leaf is truly being turned over in Charm City.

As the Ravens take strides forward, how are their former players who moved to new pastures doing? Are they blossoming? Are they disappointing?

Let’s check in on some of the most notable players who departed last spring.

Checking in on former Baltimore Ravens six weeks into 2026

1. Tyler Linderbaum has a disastrous performance in Week 6
2. Isaiah Likely continues to be a huge bright spot in the Big Apple
3. Alohi Gilman’s snap share decreases in Kansas City
4. Jordan Stout keeps doing Jordan Stout things
5. Is Ar’Darius Washington emerging as a playmaker with the Giants?

Tyler Linderbaum has a disastrous performance in Week 6

The Las Vegas Raiders offensive line is drastically better than the disastrous group they had in 2025. They rank 1st in pass-block win rate and 12th in run-block win rate. And although Tyler Linderbaum played a part in that, he’s not exactly living up to his three-year, $81 million contract.

In Week 6, Linderbaum had one of his worst games to date. He posted a 46.8 overall grade, per Pro Football Focus, for his outing against the Buffalo Bills.

Linderbaum allowed two pressures and struggled to find consistency in the run game. He was also flat-out embarrassed by Bills defensive lineman Deone Walker on several occasions.

It was an abysmal day, and it comes after another atrocious performance. In Week 5 against the New England Patriots, he allowed a sack and couldn’t do much damage as a run blocker, posting a 50.6 PFF grade.

Linderbaum’s a crucial piece in Las Vegas, and he’s undoubtedly a talented center. However, when you overpay him at $27 million per year, you expect better than the run he’s on. Over the past two weeks, he’s fallen flat.

Isaiah Likely continues to be a huge bright spot in the Big Apple

The Isaiah Likely talks have been loud. The Ravens chose to extend Mark Andrews over Likely last year, and the decision looks worse by the day. Week 6 was no different — the New York Giants tight end is turning into a diamond.

Across six games, Likely has 39 receptions, 383 yards, and 5 touchdowns. Last Sunday, he tallied 6 receptions for 99 yards and a touchdown. He’s already dangerously close to eclipsing anything he ever did in Baltimore — he’s 2 targets, 4 receptions, 95 yards, and 2 touchdowns away from setting career highs in each department.

And again, it’s only been six games.

Likely also leads NFL tight ends in receiving yards and is tied for the lead in touchdowns. He’s looking just as good as Trey McBride, Brock Bowers, and George Kittle. Losing that kind of player is extremely painful.

Alohi Gilman’s snap share decreases in Kansas City

Alohi Gilman became an important piece in the Baltimore secondary after being acquired ahead of Week 6. It never worked out for him here, though, and he became an obvious free agent to let walk. However, he joined the AFC rival Kansas City Chiefs.

As it turns out, things aren’t going well in Kansas City either. The 29-year-old has been bullied in coverage, and his agonizing missed-tackle trend hasn’t stopped. In Week 6, it came to a boiling point when his snap share decreased.

Gilman went from 90% of the team’s defensive snaps in Week 4 to 49% of snaps in Week 6. Clearly, the bye week slightly shuffled him out of the defense’s plans. And when you’re posting a 49.2 PFF grade, that’s to be expected. Gilman’s been a liability.

It looks like Jaden Hicks could take his job.

Jordan Stout keeps doing Jordan Stout things

Jordan Stout was an incredible punter in 2025, earning Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro honors. In 2026 with the Giants, that hasn’t changed. Stout is as good as ever.

He’s doing everything better, too. He’s averaging 52 yards per punt, has a touchback rate of just 4.3%, and he’s booting 47.8% of his punts inside the 20-yard line. All of those numbers would be career-bests if the season ended today.

Safe to say New York’s record-setting contract for a punter is paying off.

Now, the Ravens aren’t losing sleep over a punter. But they haven’t had it great on the other side. Ryan Eckley is enduring typical rookie growing pains, just like Stout in 2022, including some back-breaking errors. Most recently, a touchback gave the Cleveland Browns too much breathing room on their game-winning drive.

So while Eckley has displayed inconsistency, Stout is thriving. Hopefully, Eckley can turn it around in the same way Stout did.

Is Ar’Darius Washington emerging as a playmaker with the Giants?

Ar’Darius Washington might end up being that one that got away. He flashed in Baltimore, but whether it was questionable safety rotations or injuries, he never reached his full potential. Like many others, he followed John Harbaugh to the Giants.

Early on in New York, it’s been much of the same for Washington — he’s struggled to lock down a consistent role. In Week 6, though, Tyler Nubin was out with a neck injury, paving the way for more snaps. The 26-year-old took advantage.

Washington recorded a season-high 5 tackles, including a statement-making run stop.

His speed, quick trigger, motor, and demeanor always make him a favorite of the coaching staff, and if he keeps playing like that, it shouldn’t be long before he’s a consistent part of the rotation.

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