📅 2025 Season Schedule · Final Record: 8–9
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Location | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept 7 | Buffalo Bills | Away | 40–41 | L |
| 2 | Sept 14 | Cleveland Browns | Home | 41–17 | W |
| 3 | Sept 22 | Detroit Lions | Home | 30–38 | L |
| 4 | Sept 28 | Kansas City Chiefs | Away | 20–37 | L |
| 5 | Oct 5 | Houston Texans | Home | 10–44 | L |
| 6 | Oct 12 | Los Angeles Rams | Home | 3–17 | L |
| 7 | — | BYE WEEK | — | — | |
| 8 | Nov 2 | Chicago Bears | Home | 30–16 | W |
| 9 | Nov 9 | Miami Dolphins | Away | 28–6 | W |
| 10 | Nov 16 | Minnesota Vikings | Away | 27–19 | W |
| 11 | Nov 23 | Cleveland Browns | Away | 23–16 | W |
| 12 | Nov 23 | New York Jets | Home | 23–10 | W |
| 13 | Nov 27 | Cincinnati Bengals | Home | 14–32 | L |
| 14 | Dec 7 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Home | 22–27 | L |
| 15 | Dec 14 | Cincinnati Bengals | Away | 24–0 🦅 | W |
| 16 | Dec 21 | New England Patriots | Home | 24–28 | L |
| 17 | Dec 27 | Green Bay Packers | Away | 41–24 | W |
| 18 | Jan 5 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Away | 24–26 | L |
🦅 = Shutout · Home: 3–6 · Away: 5–3 · First losing season since 2021 · John Harbaugh's final season
👥 Key Players
⚡ Offense
🛡️ Defense
📊 2025 Team Stats
📌 First shutout win since 2018 | First losing season since 2021
🎉 Fun Facts
🎙️ 2026 Coaching Staff
A new era begins. After John Harbaugh's legendary 18-year run ended with an 8–9 finish in 2025, the Ravens hired Jesse Minter to rebuild the staff from the ground up — bringing in proven coordinators and a fresh offensive identity.
👋 End of an Era
John Harbaugh compiled a 180–113 regular-season record over 18 seasons — 12 playoff appearances, four AFC Championship games, and one Super Bowl ring (XLVII). Owner Steve Bisciotti said "my instincts told me this was the time" after the team entered 2025 as a Super Bowl favorite and finished below .500.
Position Coaches
💰 2026 Free Agency Primer
Negotiating window opens March 9 · Deals finalized March 11, 2026
🔄 Ravens' Own Free Agents — Will They Return?
3× Pro Bowl center and the linchpin of the offensive line. Ravens made a "market-setting" offer and DeCosta said they "strongly hope" to keep him. Could become highest-paid center in NFL history (~$20M/yr).
Breakout 2025: led the NFL in net punting and earned Pro Bowl & All-Pro honors. Extension likely approaches the NFL's top punter salary (~$4.1M+ AAV). Straightforward re-sign.
Reports say Van Noy is "pumped" about working with Jesse Minter again. Age is the concern at 34, but veteran leadership and pass-rush depth are valuable. Likely a low-cost deal if it happens.
New coaching staff is the deciding factor. Hopkins is 33 and the Ravens have bigger priorities. If the price is right (~vet minimum), he could return. Otherwise the team moves on.
Career-high 7 sacks in 12 games after the midseason trade. His production earned a raise, but cap constraints make it tough. Will command $4–6M AAV on open market.
Lamar Jackson publicly wants him back, but with Mark Andrews re-signed to a 3-year extension, there's limited room. Most expect Likely to find a starting role elsewhere.
Once considered a high-upside pass rusher, Ojabo never broke through due to injuries and inconsistency. The Ravens are reportedly ready to let him seek a fresh start elsewhere.
🚨 Biggest Needs This Offseason
🎯 Top External Free Agent Targets
Disgruntled Bengals pass rusher and one of the best in the AFC. Taking him from a division rival is a double win. Fits Minter's aggressive scheme perfectly. Expected ~$15–18M AAV.
Flourished under Minter with the Chargers in 2025 — 11 sacks, top-12 pass-rush win rate. A Baltimore original who already knows the new HC's system inside out. Expected ~$12–15M AAV.
Career-high 7.5 sacks and 14 TFLs in 2025. At 29, he's in his prime. Provides interior pressure that opens up the edge. Projected 3-yr, $45M deal.
Breakout 2025 season under Minter in LA — 6'3" corner with elite man-coverage ability and inside-out versatility. Minter knows exactly how to use him. Expected ~$10–13M AAV.
Already signed! Gilman came over from the Chargers as a direct Minter connection. Slots in as the experienced partner alongside Kyle Hamilton. No pursuit needed.
Released by Miami in Feb 2026 after a torn ACL. Recovering for 2026. The explosiveness would be a perfect Lamar Jackson complement — if the price (~$14M AAV) and health check out.
72 catches, 727 yds, 5 TDs in 2025. The hybrid receiver/runner is a perfect chess piece for Lamar's offense — jet sweeps, short passes, RPOs. Expected ~$10–14M AAV.
🎯 2026 NFL Draft Primer
Draft: April 23–25, 2026 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Ravens pick #14 overall
📋 Draft Pick Inventory — 11 Total Picks (3rd-Most in NFL)
#160
#172
#173
#252
🤔 What Will Ravens Do at #14? — Mock Draft Consensus
12.5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles in 2025. Most dynamic all-around defender in the class. Addresses the Ravens' #1 need immediately. PFF Grade: 8.7/10.
Top OL in the 2026 class. 87.0 PFF pass-blocking grade. Didn't allow a sack in his final 31 college games. Frequently projected to Ravens in first-round mocks. Would replace Linderbaum if he walks.
Best receiver in college football in 2025 — 90.8 PFF grade leads all WRs. Mel Kiper has projected him to Baltimore. A true WR1 opposite Zay Flowers would elevate Lamar's ceiling significantly.
🏈 Top Prospects by Position
🧠 Eric DeCosta's Draft Philosophy
💡 Ravens Ideal Offseason
What does the perfect 2026 offseason look like for Baltimore? Here's the blueprint — step by step.
Drops his 2026 cap hit significantly, creating ~$30M in immediate space. DeCosta says he's "definitely confident" a deal gets done. This is the move that enables every other move.
Linderbaum publicly says he wants to stay. Get it done before FA opens. Losing him would create a massive hole at the center of the offensive line and force a first-round pick there instead.
Inconsistent play; the Ravens address guard through the draft. Don't pay for a starter-level contract at a position being upgraded via Round 1.
Let him play out 2026 on his rookie deal. He'll likely want $31M+/yr on an extension — too expensive right now. Hit that conversation in 2027 after seeing how the new offense develops.
11 sacks in his final 12 Chargers games under Minter. He knows the system, Minter knows how to use him, and Baltimore fans already love him. The ideal reunion. Move fast — he'll have suitors.
6'3" shutdown corner who thrived under Minter in 2025. Inside-out versatility, strong man coverage, and a proven relationship with the new coaching staff. Upgrades the secondary immediately.
Already on the roster! Gilman came over from the Chargers and fills the veteran safety need alongside Kyle Hamilton. One less position to address in free agency.
Led the NFL in net punting in 2025 and made All-Pro. Don't let a Pro Bowl punter walk. Easy extension at market rate.
Replaces Faalele and doesn't allow a cap hit for a FA guard. 87.0 PFF pass-block grade, zero sacks allowed in final 31 college games. "Won't have to worry about that spot for 5+ years."
Even after signing Oweh in FA, you draft a second edge rusher. Build the deepest pass rush possible. DeCosta's "volume" philosophy means hitting this position twice.
Add a young CB to develop behind Humphrey and St-Juste. The Ravens have drafted at least one corner in every draft since 2021 — keep that pipeline flowing.
Target an interior DT (Kayden McDonald, Ohio State), a WR (Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State), and athletic depth pieces. DeCosta loves finding Day 3 gems — trust the process.
RB: Derrick Henry + Keaton Mitchell
WR1: Zay Flowers (final rookie year)
WR2: Young FA/rookie (Tyson, Lemon)
TE: Mark Andrews + Isaiah Likely
OL: Ioane + Linderbaum + Stanley (upgraded)
DT: Madubuike + McDonald (rookie)
LB: Roquan Smith + depth
CB: Humphrey + St-Juste + Wiggins
S: Kyle Hamilton + Gilman
Realistically: yes, on paper. A healthy Lamar Jackson on a new extension, a rebuilt pass rush, an upgraded secondary, and a stronger offensive line checks most of the boxes. The AFC is brutal — Chiefs, Bills, Chargers, Steelers aren't sleeping — but if everything clicks, the Ravens have the talent to make a deep run. Playoff team: very likely. AFC Championship: possible. Super Bowl: it's there if healthy.
🏆 Greatest Ravens Seasons
From the most dominant defense in NFL history to Lamar Jackson rewriting the record books — these are the seasons that defined the Ravens franchise.
Coach: John Harbaugh (Year 1) | QB: Joe Flacco (Rookie)
One of the greatest single-season turnarounds in franchise history — from 5–11 in 2007 to 11–5 and the AFC Championship Game. Rookie Joe Flacco became the first QB in NFL history to win his first two playoff games. John Harbaugh became the first head coach since the 1970 merger to win playoff games in each of his first four seasons.
Coach: John Harbaugh | MVP: Lamar Jackson (50 of 50 votes)
The most dominant regular season in modern Ravens history. Lamar Jackson became only the second unanimous MVP in NFL history, breaking Michael Vick's single-season QB rushing record (1,206 yards) and becoming the only QB ever to record 3,000+ passing yards and 1,000+ rushing yards in a single season. The Ravens won 12 straight heading into the playoffs, then suffered a stunning upset loss to Tennessee.
Coach: John Harbaugh | MVP: Lamar Jackson (49 of 50 votes)
Lamar Jackson won his second MVP award — making him only the second-youngest player to win multiple MVPs. Career-high 3,678 passing yards with an 8.0 YPA average. The Ravens won the AFC's #1 seed and hosted their first-ever AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium, defeating Houston 34–10 in the Divisional Round before falling 17–10 to Kansas City in the conference title game.
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