While the Baltimore Ravens appear to be back on the right track in 2026, it’s also true that there’s a lot riding on the line. Sure, fans need to give Jesse Minter the leeway to adjust as a first-year head coach, but the roster faces many questions, not just now, but for the future.
Most of these questions concern contract situations. The Lamar Jackson deal stands out as the biggest drama surrounding the Ravens, but several other players are entering contract years, and their futures in Baltimore are uncertain.
Here are five players with significant contract ordeals looming in 2026.
Lamar Jackson and 4 Ravens players with high-stakes 2026 contracts
Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson is the only player on this list who isn’t in a contract year, but seeing the state of his deal, it might as well be one. We all know the song and dance by now. The Ravens tried to extend the two-time MVP, failed to come to an agreement, and opted to rework his current deal instead.
While that decision eased the pressure this past offseason, it’s only a short-term band-aid. His cap hit now sits at $84.34 million in 2027, and there’s another $42.47 million awaiting in a void year in 2028. That’s bad. Really bad. Baltimore simply cannot work with that. They desperately need to figure something out in the coming year.
And for Jackson, he doesn’t need to do much more to prove himself as a player; however, it wouldn’t hurt for him to have a fully healthy season and get back to the playoffs. That would definitely help him achieve his ideal number in negotiations.
Marlon Humphrey
Then there’s Marlon Humphrey. Is this it for him? Is 2026 the last ride in Baltimore for the four-time Pro Bowler? It very well could be.
Humphrey enters the year in the last season of a five-year, $98.75 million contract, and although he’s paid the Ravens back with elite-level play on the field, it’s also true that the wheels fell off in 2025. It was a complete and utter disaster of a campaign for him.
To be fair to Humphrey, maybe it wasn’t all his fault. He was dealing with a couple of injuries, and former defensive coordinator Zach Orr’s scheme didn’t help the secondary whatsoever. Corners were put in unfavorable positions, and the lack of pass rush gave opposing quarterbacks all the time in the world to survey the field and find open receivers. Still, Humphrey was no good.
In 2026, Humphrey will have to prove he can still play at a starting-caliber level and play closer to the value of his $26.276 million cap number. If he can, he could earn one more contract in Baltimore. If not, then his impressive Ravens career may come to an end.
Andrew Vorhees
Andrew Vorhees wasted a golden opportunity last year, struggling endlessly in his 17 starts. As a result, he finds himself in a backup role…for now. He was so bad in 2025 that even that’s not a guarantee. He’ll be competing with second-year pro Emery Jones Jr. for the lead backup guard position.
For Vorhees, he’s another guy in a contract year with a deal that isn’t really worth the value. Yes, he’s on a rookie deal, but he received a $1.199 million performance-based increase, meaning his salary for 2026 is sitting at just under $3.7 million. That’s a little bit pricey for a backup guard who hasn’t shown a ton of potential as a former seventh-round pick.
For that reason, Vorhees has been brought up as a cut candidate this offseason. That doesn’t look like a real possibility anymore, but it’s clear his future is up in the air. If he drops below Jones on the depth chart, he could find himself picking up a one-way ticket out of Baltimore in 2027 or maybe even sooner.
Broderick Washington Jr.
Like Vorhees, Broderick Washington Jr. has been named a cut candidate in recent months, and like Vorhees, he’s competing against young blood for positioning on the depth chart. Once an up-and-comer with a ton of backing, Washington has lost his footing.
Since signing a three-year, $17.5 million contract, Washington has been on a serious downtrend. In 2026, he’s looking to return to form after missing almost all of last year to injury. He’s got competition, though. He’ll have to fend off the likes of Aeneas Peebles, Raysaun Benny, and CJ Okoye for snaps. Safe to say, things are starting to look bleak for the 29-year-old.
Washington pretty much has his back against the wall. He has no room for error. Reality is starting to set in that he no longer has a safety net, so he must bounce back this upcoming season.
Justice Hill
Justice Hill has become a mainstay of Baltimore rosters. The veteran running back has never been the go-to guy, but he’s certainly been the glue guy. He’s been a darn good third-down back and special teams contributor. Simply put, he’s done the dirty work across his seven-year career.
Unfortunately, Hill’s Baltimore tenure could be nearing its end, as he'll be looking for a new deal next offseason. He’s got one more year with the Ravens, where he’ll earn $2.75 million, and then after that, it’s time to hit the open market. With that in mind, he's going to be looking to earn some money in 2026.
Will that money come from Eric DeCosta? It depends. Hill is coming off a slightly disappointing campaign, and while he can still get it done as a receiving back and pass blocker, he’s got a rookie breathing down his neck. Adam Randall was drafted in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft and brings a do-it-all skillset to Charm City. That’s prime competition for Hill.
Hill will likely kick off the year as the lead backup to Derrick Henry, but he needs to be at his best to stick in that role. Randall’s coming. If Hill doesn’t make a contract-worthy statement, the Ravens won’t have any issue turning the page on Hill’s career in favor of a youth movement led by Randall.
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