Predicting Ravens 2026 Depth Chart After Maxx Crosby Trade

The aftermath of the Baltimore Ravens trading for five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby is about to be seen by the team.

There will have to be several moves made with extensions being signed to save money on the cap for the Ravens to prepare for the start of the new league year. Baltimore will most likely lose many players to free agency, but could bring some back if the price is right.

While there are some unknowns about the Ravens' roster, one thing is for sure: this team is in much better shape than it was last season. Who is going to end up on the roster, and what will the depth chart look like entering the 2026 campaign?

Ravens Depth Chart Prediction: Offense

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

QB - Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley
RB - Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Rasheen Ali
FB - Patrick Ricard
WR - Zay Flowers
WR - Rashod Bateman
WR - Devontez Walker
TE - Mark Andrews, Charlie Kolar
LT - Ronnie Stanley
LG - Andrew Vorhees
C - Tyler Linderbaum
RG - Emery Jones Jr.
RT - Roger Rosengarten

Kolar is predicted to come back at a low price and fill in as the new backup tight end, replacing Isaiah Likely, who is most likely going to get a big payday in free agency. Another returning player who could be a free agent is Linderbaum at center, as the Ravens figure out how to make him the highest-paid center in NFL history and keep him long term.

On the offensive line, Jones moves up to the new starting right guard after Daniel Faalele hits free agency, but won't be re-signed, as Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta already confirmed that Jones will start in 2026. One other name to keep in mind is wide receiver Devontez Walker, who could see more playing time at wide receiver if the team doesn't use free agency or the draft to address it, which they should with either one.

Ravens Depth Chart Prediction: Defense

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

DE - Travis Jones
NT - John Jenkins
DE - Nnamdi Madubuike
EDGE - Maxx Crosby
LB - Roquan Smith
LB - Teddye Buchanan, Trenton Simpson
EDGE - Mike Green
CB - Marlon Humphrey
CB - Nate Wiggins
NCB - T.J. Tampa
S - Kyle Hamilton
S - Malaki Starks

Crosby completely changes this defense, as the Ravens will have all-new starters coming off the edge in 2026. Green should move up as a starter to get his chance to prove himself after only starting two games last season as a rookie.

The nickel corner position will be fascinating to watch with Chidobe Awuzie being a free agent, and no one knowing whether he will be back or not. Tampa has been the backup at that position over the last two years, so he might finally get his shot to play.

Starks showed some promise in his rookie season last year and could end up being worth the first-round pick the Ravens spent on him. Baltimore will look at adding a third safety on the roster, whether that is bringing back Alohi Gilman or looking elsewhere, but Starks should still be the starter alongside Hamilton.

Ravens Depth Chart Prediction: Special Teams

Baltimore Ravens punter Jordan Stout | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

K - Tyler Loop
P - Jordan Stout
LS - Nick Moore
KR - Rasheen Ali, Justice Hill, LaJohntay Wester
PR - LaJohntay Wester

Stout is a free agent, but it would be a surprise if the guy who led the NFL in net yards per punt with 44.9 does not come back. Every other position should stay the same on special teams, with Ravens fans just needing to monitor what happens at punter.

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