6 Baltimore Ravens free agents who remain unsigned as OTAs approach
The first phase of NFL free agency is behind us, and all eyes are on the start of the off-season workouts program and April's NFL draft. The Ravens rarely move away from their organizational philosophy, but after only registering 30 sacks last season and hiring Jesse Minter, the Ravens could go all out to add even more terror on the edge. Baltimore agreed to a four-year, $112 million deal with former Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.
While the franchise won't undergo a complete rebuild, Eric DeCosta will need to inject youth and dynamic playmakers on both sides of the football. Over the next month, ahead of the March 9 start of the new league year, the Ravens will take steps to sign Lamar Jackson to a new contract. After a season in which he dealt with countless injuries, Baltimore's priority should be to upgrade the offensive guard positions.
Voluntary offseason workout programs are intended to provide training, teaching, and physical conditioning for players. As per Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, each club's official, voluntary nine-week offseason program is conducted in three phases, and Baltimore will be one of the first to begin, thanks to a new head coach. As offseason workouts draw near, multiple Ravens free agents remain unsigned.
Here’s a breakdown of notable names still on the market and how their situations could impact Baltimore moving forward. DT Taven Bryan Bryan had five tackles and one-half sack in five games. OL Daniel Faalele Daniel Faalele was the 52nd-rated guard in the league according to PFF.
WR DeAndre Hopkins A 13-year vet and free agent, Hopkins was the Ravens' third option behind Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews. Hopkins' 37 targets were similar to Rashod Bateman (38) and Isaiah Likely (35) as he logged 22 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns, career lows in nearly every significant receiving category. OL Joseph Noteboom Noteboom played 151 snaps for the Ravens as a swing tackle, posting a 34.