As the Baltimore Ravens head into the 2025 NFL season, they are seeing the biggest opening in their Super Bowl window. General Manager Eric DeCosta has constructed possibly the most stacked roster in the team’s history, with countless All-Pros and Pro Bowlers littering both sides of the football.
With such an elite roster, it is easy to see why they are a top Super Bowl contender this year. However, this may be as big as their window to capture the Lombardi Trophy will ever get. In the 2026 offseason, their team could lose a ton of talent.
Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com constructed a list of the top 25 free agents in the 2026 free agency class. Among the 25 players listed, four are Baltimore Ravens. Those players are center Tyler Linderbaum at 2, tight end Isaiah Likely at 9, defensive tackle Travis Jones at 15, and edge rusher Odafe Oweh at 24. They are tied with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the most entries on the list, but their free agency class is expected to be much deeper.
Other players that the Ravens could lose in free agency include edge rusher Kyle Van Noy, tight end Mark Andrews, safety Ar’Darius Washington, and cornerback Jaire Alexander. There are several more key rotational players set to hit the market, as well. This all makes Baltimore’s 2025 quest for the Super Bowl much more urgent.
Top 2026 free agents sets ticking clock on Ravens' Super Bowl window
Of course, the Ravens’ free agent class is subject to change, and it will change drastically. DeCosta has been active with extensions this offseason, agreeing to deals with running back Derrick Henry, wide receiver Rashod Bateman, and safety Kyle Hamilton. There is no doubt that he will sign a few of the big names to deals before the offseason hits. Ultimately, though, their cap situation will get tight, and a couple of starters could get forced out.
From starters to depth, the Ravens have no shortage of talent. The likelihood of many of their current contributors getting signed by other teams next year is reasonably high, though. Even other players like fullback Patrick Ricard, right guard Daniel Faalele, and punter Jordan Stout are due new contracts in 2026. While those deals should prove to be on the cheaper side, the money will quickly add up.
Ultimately, as long as the Ravens have quarterback Lamar Jackson and continue to draft well, they will always be contenders. However, they may never get an opportunity like this ever again. They have to capitalize on it. This unit is capable of winning it all, and it all starts in Week 1 on Sunday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills.