The second wave of free agency has reached NFL shores, crashing more gently than the first. Phones are still ringing and deals are still being struck, but cap space is dwindling and starting opportunities are fleeting.
After a head-spinning first week, Eric DeCosta said he won’t “break the bank” on any more free agents. Still, there are areas where the Ravens could add veterans as they prepare for the long trek towards April’s draft.
Here are some free agents who could fill the team’s biggest positions of need.
Center: Ethan Pocic
Former Cleveland Browns center Ethan Pocic plays against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The Ravens added a veteran center Tuesday, but Danny Pinter has little starting experience. Corey Bullock could be the answer here, as could a rookie, but if Baltimore wants someone more established, Pocic makes sense.
The 30-year-old has 97 starts in nine NFL seasons. After a rocky start to his career in Seattle, Pocic turned in four good seasons in Cleveland. He took a step back in 2025 — Pro Football Focus ranked him 19th at his position — but he’s still the best center left on the market.
Pocic tore his Achilles tendon in December, but a nine-month recovery — former Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington took just seven months to return to game action after suffering the same injury in 2025 — would put him in line to be ready early in the regular season.
Guard: Kevin Zeitler
Former Tennessee Titans guard Kevin Zeitler is introduced prior to the team’s Week 17 game against the New Orleans Saints. (Stew Milne/AP)
The Ravens already welcomed back John Simpson. Why not reunite with the other half of the 2023 guard tandem?
Zeitler hasn’t been able to secure anything longer than a one-year deal each of the last two seasons, despite playing at an above-average level. His age is likely the biggest reason for that: The 2012 first-round pick just turned 36. But since 2015, he has made at least 15 starts each season, and PFF ranked him as the 11th best guard in the NFL last year.
Emery Jones Jr., the Ravens’ third-round pick last year, is expected to compete for the right guard spot. But if the Ravens want to opt for a more experienced starter, bringing back Zeitler wouldn’t be the worst option.
Wide receiver: Jauan Jennings
Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings runs for a touchdown against former Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard III in Week 17. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Several good wide receivers are still lingering on the open market, perhaps as a result of a busy trade market, but Jennings might be the best of the bunch.
The 28-year-old has never had a 1,000-yard season, but he’s developed into a master of the 50-50 ball in San Francisco. Over the last two years, Jennings has caught 59% of his contested catch targets, per PFF. With DeAndre Hopkins unlikely to return, Jennings could finally be the X receiver Baltimore has craved for years.
Defensive line: Calais Campbell
Former Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell celebrates following the team’s Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
If Nnamdi Madubuike is ready to return in 2026, this spot becomes less pressing. But the status of the Ravens’ $98 million man remains a mystery, at least to those outside the Castle.
Campbell, 39, is still just as effective as he was in Baltimore from 2020-22. His 6.5 sacks were second on the Arizona Cardinals last year, while his run defense remained steady.
Tight end: Jonnu Smith
Former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith is tackled by former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin in Week 9. (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
The draft seems like the right way to go to replace Isaiah Likely. This year’s tight end class is supposed to be loaded, and Baltimore loves double-dipping at the position.
However, should DeCosta choose to add another veteran to the tight end room, Smith could be a cheap add. The 2024 Pro Bowler didn’t find a consistent role in Pittsburgh’s offense last year, but averages 425 receiving yards per season. Smith could complement Mark Andrews and Durham Smythe, who was signed as a blocking tight end and Charlie Kolar replacement.
Edge rusher: Jadeveon Clowney
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jadeveon Clowney brings down Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. in Week 15. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Trey Hendrickson’s $112 million deal, with $60 million guaranteed, already represents a massive investment at a position that weighed the Ravens down in 2025. It’s not likely Baltimore throws too much more money at edge rusher, but some depth behind Tavius Robinson and Mike Green would be nice.
Clowney is listed here not just because he still has pass rush juice — he racked up 8.5 sacks for the Cowboys in 2025 — but also because of his solid run defense, which is notably not one of Hendrickson’s strengths. Another one-year, incentive-laden contract could be good for both sides.
Punter: Jamie Gillan
Former New York Giants punter Jamie Gillan punts the ball against the Chicago Bears in Week 10. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
After Jordan Stout’s departure, the Ravens need to nail their selection of his replacement. Time to bring in the Scottish Hammer.
Gillan, a native of Inverness, Scotland, caught on with the Browns in 2019 as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. His punts aren’t quite as long as his flowing locks: Gillan was 32nd in the NFL in yards per punt in 2025. But with seven years of NFL experience, the Hammer could find himself in a training camp battle in Baltimore.
