Is Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowler Devin Duvernay poised for a resurgence in 2026? It sure sounds like it.
Since departing from Baltimore, where he earned two Pro Bowl nods and a first-team All-Pro honor, he’s struggled to maintain that top form. He showed flashes in his one-year stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears, but the game-changing moments came few and far between. This year, he finds himself with the Arizona Cardinals, and through spring, he’s showing flashes of rediscovering himself.
In an ESPN article highlighting the biggest surprise player from each team this offseason, Arizona Cardinals staff writer John Weinfuss put Duvernay in the spotlight. Weinfuss wrote:
“Duvernay, who signed a one-year deal in March and is on his fourth team in four years, showcased his speed throughout OTAs and minicamp in drills on offense and special teams. His quickness will add a dynamic element to the Cardinals' return game and if/when he's used as a receiver.”
Former Baltimore Ravens weapon Devin Duvernay could return to dominance with Arizona Cardinals
If Devin Duvernay can return to dominance, it’d be a welcome development in the eyes of Ravens fans. He was a fan favorite during his time in Baltimore. After being drafted in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Duvernay put together a solid career. As a wideout, he found a rotational role with 94 receptions, 898 yards, and five touchdowns in four seasons. As a returner, though, that was obviously where he made his money.
During those four seasons, Duvernay was one of the best returners in the NFL. His speed was extremely dangerous. Every time he got the ball and found some space, it was a track meet. It showed in his production, as he tallied at least 11.5 yards per kick return every year as a Raven. He took two kicks back to the crib, too. That included an outstanding 13.8 yards per return in 2021, the season in which he was named a first-team All-Pro.
Duvernay eventually left Charm City in the 2024 offseason, inking a two-year, $8.5 million contract with the Jaguars. That obviously didn’t work out, and after landing with the Bears last year, he sort of regained his footing, but not to the extent that we know Duvernay is capable of. His decision to sign a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million with the Cardinals gives him a shot to prove he’s still a force on special teams.
Arizona might be the perfect place for Duvernay to get back to that Baltimore form, as he appears to have an easy path to claim the starting spot for return duties. With the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers experiencing issues on kick and punt coverage last year, Duvernay could expose those flaws. And who knows, maybe he could even find a rotational role behind Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson on offense, just like he did early in his time with the Ravens.
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