The NFL just announced its nine-week off-season workout routine for all 32 teams. The training programs are divided into three phases: one mandatory minicamp for the entire roster and one rookie minicamp for each group.
No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are allowed.
Baltimore reported this morning, and the OTAs are divided into three phases. The Ravens will convene for on-field sessions seven times before the mandatory minicamp: May 27-29, June 3, June 5-6, and June 9-12. There will be three days of mandatory minicamp, from June 17-19.
With the off-season workouts officially underway, here are the eight biggest questions for the Ravens.
What does year three with Todd Monken look like
Last season, the 28-year-old Lamar Jackson set career highs in touchdown passes (41), passing yards (4,172), and quarterback rating (119.6) while throwing just four interceptions. Monken is entering his third season coaching Jackson and expects the quarterback’s growth to continue and reach another level as he enters the prime of his career.
Under Monken, the Ravens offense led the NFL in both rushing yards (3,189) and yards per rush (5.8) this past season. The key contributors return on offense, and they added DeAndre Hopkins as a reliable third option to Zay Flowers (Pro Bowl) and Rashod Bateman.
Will Derrick Henry sign a new deal
Last off-season, the Ravens signed Derrick Henry to a two-year, $16 million deal, greatly benefiting both parties. After Baltimore was eliminated from the postseason, GM Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh held their end-of-season press conference. DeCosta was asked about a potential contract extension for Henry, who will enter his deal’s final year.
“Derrick proved he had a lot left in the tank. We’ll look at that… I’m so grateful Derrick chose us last year.”
The second most impressive free agent signing last spring, Henry had the second-most rushing yards in the NFL (1,783), only trailing Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley (2,005). Both players averaged 5.8 yards per carry this season.
Henry’s 14 rushing touchdowns were tied for the second-most in the league, only behind the Bills‘ James Cook (15). He may not get the $20 million per season Barkley earned from the Eagles, but a pay increase is definitely needed.
Contract status for Tyler Linderbaum, Kyle Hamilton
Hamilton and Linderbaum are both eligible for contract extensions for the first time. The Ravens will presumably exercise the fifth-year options on Hamilton and Linderbaum by May 1 to keep them under contract for two more seasons, but the goal is long-term extensions.
“We’ll work on that,” he said. “I sat up here in 2019 and said we’re going to try to retain as many of our good young players as we can, and I think we’ve done that. I’m proud of that. I think you’ll continue to see that this offseason.”
NFL Draft
The draft kicks off three days after the Ravens report for off-season workouts, and the team has needs at edge rusher, cornerback, safety, and offensive line, which appear to be the Ravens’ biggest needs heading into draft day. The Ravens, slated to pick 27th in Round 1, have their seven original picks and four compensatory picks for a total of 11.
Who replaces Patrick Mekari
Mekari received a lucrative deal from the Jaguars, meaning Andrew Vorhees or another player will assume the left guard position. Ronnie Stanley returned, Roger Rosengarten is elite, and Linderbaum is a Pro Bowler.
Who is the No. 1 tight end
The franchise has said everything about Andrews’s presence and took steps to ensure his place on the roster, picking up and paying out a $4 million option bonus.
Even with the rough ending, Andrews is still elite. In 2024, he recorded a career-best 11 touchdowns and 55 receptions. The expectation is that Likely will eventually leapfrog Andrews for the starters’ spot at tight end, and 2025 could be that year. Likely caught four of five targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens‘ 27-25 divisional-round loss to the Bills. Likely recorded 126 receiving yards during the playoffs, and he had a career-best 42 catches for 477 yards and six touchdowns. Likely will play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, but Baltimore will have a decision to make.
DeAndre Hopkins
Of the 70 wide receivers who’ve had 500 targets since 2013, Hopkins has the fifth-lowest drop rate at 1.6%. Last season, the Ravens‘ wide receivers ranked 30th in the NFL with a 5.1% drop rate. Hopkins should allow Lamar Jackson to be even more efficient.
Status of Ar’Darius Washington
Restricted free agent safety Ar’Darius Washington received a Right of First Refusal tender from the Ravens. While Washington can still negotiate with any other team, the Ravens have the right to match an offer. The tender is a one-year contract worth $3.263 million. A second-round tender would have been for $5.346 million, per OvertheCap.com.
Washington started Baltimore’s final 10 games in 2024, and his presence was a key ingredient in the defense’s resurgence. With two interceptions, one sack, one forced fumble, and five tackles for loss in those 10 starts, the 5-foot-8, 180-pound Washington played physically and finished with a career-high 64 tackles, but he’s yet to sign.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: 8 biggest questions as the Ravens’ offseason program gets underway
The NFL just announced its nine-week off-season workout routine for all 32 teams. The training programs are divided into three phases: one mandatory minicamp for the entire roster and one rookie minicamp for each group.
No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are allowed.
Baltimore reported this morning, and the OTAs are divided into three phases. The Ravens will convene for on-field sessions seven times before the mandatory minicamp: May 27-29, June 3, June 5-6, and June 9-12. There will be three days of mandatory minicamp, from June 17-19.
With the off-season workouts officially underway, here are the eight biggest questions for the Ravens.
What does year three with Todd Monken look like
Last season, the 28-year-old Lamar Jackson set career highs in touchdown passes (41), passing yards (4,172), and quarterback rating (119.6) while throwing just four interceptions. Monken is entering his third season coaching Jackson and expects the quarterback’s growth to continue and reach another level as he enters the prime of his career.
Under Monken, the Ravens offense led the NFL in both rushing yards (3,189) and yards per rush (5.8) this past season. The key contributors return on offense, and they added DeAndre Hopkins as a reliable third option to Zay Flowers (Pro Bowl) and Rashod Bateman.
Will Derrick Henry sign a new deal
Last off-season, the Ravens signed Derrick Henry to a two-year, $16 million deal, greatly benefiting both parties. After Baltimore was eliminated from the postseason, GM Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh held their end-of-season press conference. DeCosta was asked about a potential contract extension for Henry, who will enter his deal’s final year.
“Derrick proved he had a lot left in the tank. We’ll look at that… I’m so grateful Derrick chose us last year.”
The second most impressive free agent signing last spring, Henry had the second-most rushing yards in the NFL (1,783), only trailing Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley (2,005). Both players averaged 5.8 yards per carry this season.
Henry’s 14 rushing touchdowns were tied for the second-most in the league, only behind the Bills‘ James Cook (15). He may not get the $20 million per season Barkley earned from the Eagles, but a pay increase is definitely needed.
Contract status for Tyler Linderbaum, Kyle Hamilton
Hamilton and Linderbaum are both eligible for contract extensions for the first time. The Ravens will presumably exercise the fifth-year options on Hamilton and Linderbaum by May 1 to keep them under contract for two more seasons, but the goal is long-term extensions.
“We’ll work on that,” he said. “I sat up here in 2019 and said we’re going to try to retain as many of our good young players as we can, and I think we’ve done that. I’m proud of that. I think you’ll continue to see that this offseason.”
NFL Draft
The draft kicks off three days after the Ravens report for off-season workouts, and the team has needs at edge rusher, cornerback, safety, and offensive line, which appear to be the Ravens’ biggest needs heading into draft day. The Ravens, slated to pick 27th in Round 1, have their seven original picks and four compensatory picks for a total of 11.
Who replaces Patrick Mekari
Mekari received a lucrative deal from the Jaguars, meaning Andrew Vorhees or another player will assume the left guard position. Ronnie Stanley returned, Roger Rosengarten is elite, and Linderbaum is a Pro Bowler.
Who is the No. 1 tight end
The franchise has said everything about Andrews’s presence and took steps to ensure his place on the roster, picking up and paying out a $4 million option bonus.
Even with the rough ending, Andrews is still elite. In 2024, he recorded a career-best 11 touchdowns and 55 receptions. The expectation is that Likely will eventually leapfrog Andrews for the starters’ spot at tight end, and 2025 could be that year. Likely caught four of five targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens‘ 27-25 divisional-round loss to the Bills. Likely recorded 126 receiving yards during the playoffs, and he had a career-best 42 catches for 477 yards and six touchdowns. Likely will play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, but Baltimore will have a decision to make.
DeAndre Hopkins
Of the 70 wide receivers who’ve had 500 targets since 2013, Hopkins has the fifth-lowest drop rate at 1.6%. Last season, the Ravens‘ wide receivers ranked 30th in the NFL with a 5.1% drop rate. Hopkins should allow Lamar Jackson to be even more efficient.
Status of Ar’Darius Washington
Restricted free agent safety Ar’Darius Washington received a Right of First Refusal tender from the Ravens. While Washington can still negotiate with any other team, the Ravens have the right to match an offer. The tender is a one-year contract worth $3.263 million. A second-round tender would have been for $5.346 million, per OvertheCap.com.
Washington started Baltimore’s final 10 games in 2024, and his presence was a key ingredient in the defense’s resurgence. With two interceptions, one sack, one forced fumble, and five tackles for loss in those 10 starts, the 5-foot-8, 180-pound Washington played physically and finished with a career-high 64 tackles, but he’s yet to sign.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: 8 biggest questions as the Ravens’ offseason program gets underway
