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Ravens projected depth chart following the first wave of NFL free agency

We’re looking at an updated depth chart prediction for the Baltimore Ravens following the first wave of NFL Free Agency

The Ravens are still in the crux of a potential Super Bowl window.

Still, they’ll look drastically different on both sides of the football after undergoing massive changes to player personnel and the coaching staff.

Eric DeCosta started the off-season with urgency, signing Justin Madubuike, one of the league’s best defensive linemen, to an extension.

After inking Madubuike to a deal, Baltimore seemed to win the first wave of the free agency period after getting Derrick Henry for two years and $16 million. The talented running back could earn $20 million over the course of the deal.

All wasn’t perfect, as the Ravens suffered significant free-agent losses. Patrick Queen (Steelers), Geno Stone (Bengals), and Gus Edwards (Chargers) were among eight free agents to sign elsewhere.

Baltimore also traded Morgan Moses to the Jets and released Tyus Bowser in a cost-cutting move.

With the second wave of free agency set to begin, we’re looking at an updated depth chart.

Twitter react to Patrick Queen agreeing to a 3-year deal with rival Steelers

We’re looking at social media reaction to the Pittsburgh Steelers signing linebacker Patrick Queen away from the Baltimore Ravens

Patrick Queen has joined Geno Stone as a Ravens “OPP” after agreeing to a three-year, $41 million deal with the rival Pittsburgh Steelers.

The running mate for Roquan Smith, Queen made his first Pro Bowl this season after logging 125 tackles (78 solos) and matching a career-high with six passes defended. He also added 3.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery for the best defense in the league.

Social media reacts to everything, and Queen exiting was a hot topic.

Texans to sign former Ravens LB Del’Shawn Phillips to a 1-year deal

The Houston Texans are signing former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips to a one-year deal.

The Ravens have lost six of their top 26 free agents after Del’Shawn Phillips agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans.

Phillips joins Ronald Darby (Jaguars) and Geno Stone (Bengals) as Baltimore defensive players to depart on the first day of the legal tampering period.

Phillips, 27, is 6-2, 230 pounds, and is entering his 5th NFL season out of Illinois.

Phillips has played on three teams in four years and will be a quality contributor on special teams. He also flashes at the linebacker position.

Former Ravens offensive guard John Simpson agrees to a 2-year, $18M deal with Jets

The New York Jets are signing Baltmore Ravens offensive guard John Simpson to a two-year, $18 million deal.

John Simpson is taking his talents to the Big Apple, agreeing to a two-year, $18 million deal with the New York Jets.

Simpson spent his first 3 seasons as a Raider and finally got to showcase his talents this past season on a 1 Yr, $1M deal with the Ravens.

Simpson was PFF’s ninth-rated offensive line prospect entering free agency, and his 56.3 grade was ranked 49th out of 79 offensive guards.

Ravens to re-sign LB Malik Harrison to a 1-year deal

The Baltimore Ravens are re-signing linebacker Malik Harrison to a one-year deal ahead of NFL free agency

The Ravens are retaining one of their own in free agency, re-signing linebacker Malik Harrison to a one-year deal.

Harrison recorded 20 tackles in 14 regular season appearances last season but could see an increased role if Patrick Queen departs in free agency.

Baltimore has already witnessed Geno Stone, Devin Duvernay, Gus Edwards, and Ronald Darby exit in free agency.

Gus Edwards agrees to a two-year deal with Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers and new head coach Jim Harbaugh are signing Gus Edwards to a two-year deal

Gus Edwards is taking his talents west, agreeing to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers and new head coach Jim Harbaugh.

In LA, Edwards will be reunited with former Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman.

DeCosta had high praise for Justice Hill and could run it back with Keaton Mitchell rehabbing a torn ACL.

Edwards led Baltimore’s running backs with a career-high 810 yards and 13 touchdowns and had played for the Ravens his entire five-year career.

Hill set career highs in rushing attempts (84) and yards (387) for the second year and finished with three rushing touchdowns. Hill also exceeded his combined career total in targets (39), receptions (28), and receiving yards (206) and scored his first career receiving touchdown in 16 games.

2024 NFL Free Agency: John Simpson could benefit from Kevin Dotson’s new deal with Rams

Baltimore Ravens offensive guardJohn Simpson could land a huge contract in free agency after Kevin Dotson’s new deal with Rams

Interior offensive line play is crucial for the success of any explosive NFL offense, and Ravens guard John Simpson could benefit from the huge money being spent on him in free agency.

The Rams opened things up on Sunday night, inking Kevin Dotson to a three-year, $48 million deal ahead of free agency.

His average of $16 million per year is much higher than many anticipated, and according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, it could push the ceiling up for Simpson and other offensive guards.

Simpson has developed from a practice squad member to a viable starting offensive guard after spending time with the Raiders and Ravens.

Simpson is PFF’s ninth-rated offensive line prospect entering free agency, and his 56.3 grade was ranked 49th out of 79 offensive guards.

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Ravens to sign DT Justin Madubuike to a 4-year, $98 million deal

The Baltimore Ravens are signing defensive tackle Justin Madubuike to a 4-year, $98 million deal

According to Adam Schefter, the Ravens are signing franchise defensive tackle Justin Madubuike to a four-year, $98 million deal that includes $75.5 million total in guarantees and $53.5 million at signing.

Madubuike, 26, bet on himself last spring, and he is coming off a breakout season in which he produced a career-high 13 sacks for a Ravens defense that led the NFL with 60 sacks last season. Madubuike totaled more sacks last season than he did in his first three seasons combined (8.5 sacks).

Madubuike’s 13 sacks last year are the fifth-most in a single season by a Baltimore player and are tied for the most by a Ravens defensive tackle.

With All-Pro linebacker Patrick Queen likely to depart on a massive free agent deal, retaining Madubuike was the Raven’s biggest priority in a critical offseason that will see 26 players test free agency.

10 pending free agents the Ravens should not re-sign

We’re looking at ten pending 2024 NFL free agents that the Baltimore Ravens should not re-sign

Baltimore faces an offseason of change after Mike Macdonald bolted for the Seahawks job. Anthony Weaver landed the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator job, and 26 players, headlined by Patrick Queen, are set to be free agents.

Justin Madubuike landed the franchise tag, leaving Baltimore -$9 million over the salary cap ahead of the early tampering period.

With an urgent offseason underway, we’re looking at ten pending free agents who shouldn’t return.

NFL free agency 2024: Details on the legal tampering window, key dates to know

Keeping track of all the important offseason free agency dates for the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the legal tampering period and NFL free agency

March 5 marked the deadline for NFL teams to designate franchise and transition tags, and Justin Madubuike landed a $22.1 million designation.

Baltimore still needs to make moves to become salary cap compliant, and they’ll need to restructure a few contracts if they want to re-sign Patrick Queen.

With free agency set to start in less than a week, we’re reviewing details on the legal tampering period and other key dates.