The Baltimore Ravens are looking to get back to the postseason in head coach Jesse Minter’s debut season, and there will be adjustments after the team suffered significant roster losses. Eric DeCosta regrouped from the backed-out Crosby trade and made a splash signing, landing Trey Hendrickson on a four-year deal. Teams that successfully build through the NFL draft typically suffer the greatest losses. DeCosta then regrouped, landing Vega Ioane and Zion Young with the first two picks. Changes in personnel spark offseason and training camp roster battles, and the Ravens will take part in several high-profile competitions.
Here are five Ravens roster battles to watch heading into the offseason workout program, highlighting key position competitions that could shape Baltimore’s depth chart entering the 2026 season.
Offensive guard
On offense, the biggest position battle going into training camp right now would be at left guard between Andrew Vorhees, John Simpson, and 2025 third-round pick Emery Jones Jr. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta made it sound like, earlier in the offseason, that he sees Jones as a starter. That was before he landed Ioane with the 14th pick. With John Simpson being paid like he’s going to be the other starter ($10M per season), but Jones and Vorhees could still have some in the battle for the starting left guard job. Newly signed Jovaugh Gwyn is versatile on the offensive line and knows Ravens offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford from their time together with the Atlanta Falcons
Third wide receiver
The Ravens picked up Zay Flowers’ $27.3 million fifth-year option after back-to-back Pro Bowls. The look and hierarchy of this group changed drastically after the Ravens selected two talented, accomplished wide receivers in the NFL Draft. Rashod Bateman is under contract through 2029 and has been the subject of trade talks following an injury-filled 2025 season. Devontez Walker is a touchdown machine but remains unproven heading into Year 3, and elite competition has joined the roster. LaJohntay Wester will return punts, while Cornelius Johnson and Dayton Wade are likely to have roles on the practice squad.
Starting center
With three-time Pro Bowl Tyler Linderbaum in Las Vegas as the highest-paid center in NFL history, the Ravens chose not to draft a center. Former Maryland star and undrafted free agent Corey Bullock could be a player to watch, while Jovaughn Gwyn offers positional versatility.
Edge Rusher
Hendrickson is the big fish and the guy who’ll close games out when the Ravens have a lead. Second-round pick Mike Green returns after posting 3.5 sacks in 2025, and 2023 fourth-round pick Tavius Robinson returns after dealing with injury but posting 4.5 sacks. Adisa Isaac and second-year Kaimon Rucker offer depth. The Ravens added Zion Young in the second round.
cornerback
Veteran Marlon Humphrey is expected to be on the roster despite his $26M cap hit. Nate Wiggins is entering his third year, and the Ravens re-signed Chidobe Awuzie. That’s a solid trio when Humphrey is efficient. Who’ll be the fourth player at the position after Chandler Rivers was drafted? T.J. Tampa is entering his third season but has yet to play meaningful snaps on defense, while 2025 undrafted free agent Keyon Martin played critical snaps after Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam both suffered serious injuries during their rookie seasons. Veteran Amani Oruwariye and second-year Marquise Robinson offer practice squad depth.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Key Ravens position battles heating up this offseason