3 things we learned from the Baltimore Ravens offseason
By Mike Luciano
The Baltimore Ravens made one huge splash early in the 2024 NFL offseason by signing star running back Derrick Henry, but that was one of their few seismic moves. This offseason was defined by subtraction more than addition after losing so many big names.
The Ravens' offseason comes at a very fraught time for the franchise, as they need to rebound from a brutal AFC Championship Game loss while simultaneously fighting through a division and conference that is as deep as it's ever been. Baltimore's offseason plans show they have an ironclad team-building philosophy, and they are sticking to it.
With most of the offseason moving and shaking in the books, the Ravens' offseason ideology has been made expressly clear. Fans have learned several inalienable truths about Baltimore this season, though it remains to be seen if these assertions from the front office will turn them into a champion.
3 things we learned from the Baltimore Ravens offseason
3. The Ravens believe in their offensive line
The offensive line has been one of the bigger sore spots on the roster for some time, as the Ravens lost three of their five starters from last year. Starting guards John Simpson and Kevin Zeitler signed with the Jets and Lions, respectively, while right tackle Morgan Moses was traded to the Jets in a separate move.
The Ravens had chances to splash some cash on a rich offensive line market, specifically at the guard spots. Baltimore didn't bring in any veterans after the signing of Josh Jones, and they drafted Washington right tackle Roger Rosengarten in the second round. Baltimore seems more than comfortable with this arrangement.
The Baltimore Ravens believe in their offensive line
The Ravens seem ready to slot in Andrew Vorhees, once thought to be q Dy 2 before his injury, at left guard while Rosengarten takes over at right tackle. With Daniel Faalele being cross-trained at right guard alongside veteran Ben Cleveland, the Ravens are trying to ignite some internal competition at that spot.
Baltimore needs to nail their offensive line, as they need to open up holes for Henry and give an MVP quarterback in Lamar Jackson enough time to slice up defenses. If John Harbaugh's intuition is correct, Baltimore could remake this group on the fly.