Running the Baltimore Ravens Offseason in GM Mode

This offseason, I took control of the Baltimore Ravens in GM Mode on StickToTheModel with a clear plan: create major cap flexibility, extend the franchise quarterback, restructure core veterans, and reload the roster through free agency and the draft.

Here’s how it unfolded.

The Big Picture

• Starting Cap Space: $22.0M
• Final Cap Space: $56.0M
• Players Cut: 2
• Contracts Restructured: 6
• Contracts Extended: 1
• Free Agents Signed: 9
• Draft Picks: 10
• Overall Grade: B-

This was a cap-focused offseason. Clear space. Lock in the core. Add depth across the roster.

The Cap Moves

Cuts

Justice Hill

• Cap Savings: +$3.3M

Marlon Humphrey

• Cap Savings: +$19.3M

Moving on from veteran contracts opened up significant flexibility.

Restructures

Six contracts were reworked to create immediate space:

• Roquan Smith (+$9.9M)
• Nnamdi Madubuike (+$13.9M)
• Marlon Humphrey (+$10.5M)
• Trenton Simpson (+$1.2M)
• Andrew Vorhees (+$1.2M)
• Tavius Robinson (+$1.2M)

These moves helped push the final cap number up to $56.0M.

Locking In the Franchise

Extension: Lamar Jackson

• Cap Impact: +$26.7M

Securing the quarterback long term was the centerpiece of the offseason.

Free Agency Additions

Nine total moves were made in free agency, including key re-signings and outside additions.

Re-Signed

Tyler Linderbaum (IOL) – 2 years / $12.2M APY
Kept a core offensive line piece in place.

Charlie Kolar (TE) – 2 years / $3.7M APY
Maintains depth and familiarity at tight end.

Keaton Mitchell (RB) – 1 year / $3.1M APY
Short-term backfield continuity.

Jordan Stout (P) – 2 years / $2.9M APY
Special teams stability moving forward.

External Additions

Tariq Woolen (CB) – 3 years / $12.1M APY
Athletic corner depth added to the secondary.

Khalil Mack (EDGE) – 1 year / $12.0M APY
Veteran pass rush presence.

Alijah Vera-Tucker (IOL) – 2 years / $7.1M APY
Versatile offensive line help.

Draft Class Breakdown

Ten picks focused on offensive weapons and defensive front depth.

Round 1 – Pick 14
Makai Lemon (WR, USC)

Round 2 – Pick 36
Christen Miller (DL, Georgia)

Round 3 – Pick 80
Treydan Stukes (CB, Arizona)

Round 5 – Pick 152
Dametrious Crownover (OT, Texas A&M)

Round 5 – Pick 160
Sam Roush (TE, Stanford)

Round 5 – Pick 172
Albert Regis (DL, Texas A&M)

Round 5 – Pick 173
Le’Veon Moss (RB, Texas A&M)

Round 6 – Pick 210
Bishop Fitzgerald (S, USC)

Round 7 – Pick 249
Quintavious Hutchins (EDGE, Boston College)

Round 7 – Pick 252
Joshua Braun (IOL, Kentucky)

The draft leaned toward trench depth and adding young playmakers.

Final Take

This offseason centered around cap flexibility and securing the franchise quarterback. Major restructures created room, veterans were added for immediate impact, and the draft reinforced long-term depth.

The Ravens walk away with financial flexibility, a secured core, and a B- grade to close it out.

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