The NFL’s new league is less than a week away. With the legal tampering period scheduled to start on Monday, Baltimore will look to retool on defense while making cost-effective decisions.
All-Pro pass defensive tackle Justin Madubuike is the biggest concern this offseason after getting the franchise tag, but the Ravens must also navigate 26 looming free agents.
GM Eric DeCosta has clarified that he’s prepared to lose several key starters and retool via the draft with a handful of 2025 compensatory picks.
The formula is simple.
If you lose more unrestricted free agents than you sign, you are eligible for that many compensatory selections. What round they come is determined by how big their contract is.
DeCosta and other general managers can take advantage of the rule by signing players released before their contract expires. Those players don’t count toward the formula.
According to Over The Cap, plenty of players who can help the team and not detract from the formula will be available.
Here are 15 players Baltimore could sign that wouldn’t count against 2025 compensatory picks.