Free agency is about two weeks away, and the Baltimore Ravens have several players set to hit the open market. General manager Eric DeCosta has to make crucial decisions to fill roster holes.
While DeCosta will likely look to the free agent market for answers, several in-house free agents are candidates to sign an extension ahead of free agency.
But there are also many of them, including some of Baltimore’s higher-profile free agents, likely on the way out.
With the NFL combine set to wrap up and the new league year just eight days away, we’re looking at one pending free agent the Ravens could target from each AFC club.
Gabe Davis, WR, Bills
Bills receiver Gabe Davis keeps is fee in bounds for a touchdown against Miami’s Eric Rowe. This turned out to be the game winning touchdown as the Bills beat Miami 34-31 in the wildcard playoff game.
Lamar Jackson won’t fully take the next step until he has two reliable pass catchers on the outside.
A Gabe Davis-Zay Flowers duo would be dynamic and explosive.
The Bills wideout is a vertical deep threat who has averaged 16.7 yards per reception, and scored 27 touchdowns over the past four seasons.
Andrew Van Ginkel, LB, Dolphins
Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (43) gains yardage in the third quarter defended by Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Van Ginkel was productive in his one season with Miami, starting 11 games for the Dolphins in 2023 and logging 69 tackles, an interception, and a career-high six sacks.
Van Ginkel (6-4, 242) offers versatility, playing some inside linebacker, while flourishing as an edge rusher.
S Kyle Dugger, Patriots
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) is tackled by New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) after a catch.
Josey Jewell, LB, Broncos
Jan 7, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) is tackled by Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
A Former fourth-round pick out of Iowa who has played all six of his NFL seasons in Denver, Jewell averaged 108 tackles the past two seasons despite missing five games because of injuries.
He’s still a smart, instinctive player and a strong tackler.
Kenneth Murray,LB, Chargers
Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) moves the ball against Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (9) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Murray registered 107 tackles (79 solo), four passes defensed, three sacks and one interception across 15 games for the Chargers during the 2023 season.
Murray missed the final two games of the season due to a shoulder injury, but the 25-year-old linebacker had his most productive professional campaign to date.
Willie Gay Jr., LB, Chiefs
Jan 30, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs middle linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (50) reacts during the first half of the AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Gay has earned the role as a starting linebacker since entering the league in 2020 as a second-round draft pick and has now won back-to-back championships as the starting weakside linebacker for the Chiefs.
Gay’s 88 tackles during the 2022 season, ranking third on the team.
During the 2023 season — he posted 58 tackles, and according to Pro Football Focus, Gay posted grades of at least 66.5 during his first three seasons in the league. He ranked 20th among all players in his position during the 2021 season and 32nd during the 2022 season.
Bryce Huff, Edge Rusher, New York Jets
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) looks for an open teammate as New York Jets linebacker Bryce Huff (47) is held back by the offense, at MetLife Stadium, Sunday December 24, 2023.
Huff finished the 2023 season with 10.0 sacks among his 29 tackles (19 solo). He also had one pass defensed.
Jonah Williams, OL, Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) looks on during the NFL game between Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
Williams, the 11th overall pick in 2019, had started all 42 games he played at left tackle in his first four seasons.
He’s been able to flawlessly switch to right tackle and is a player to watch.
Kareem Hunt, RB, Browns
Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrates after scoring a second half touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Hunt joined the Browns in Week 3 after Nick Chubb suffered a season-ending knee injury.
The 28-year-old saw significant usage in the red zone and finished the season with 495 total yards to go along with a career-high nine touchdowns as he heads back into free agency.
Levi Wallace, CB, Steelers
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 08: Levi Wallace #29 of the Pittsburgh Steelers knocks a pass away intended for Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Wallace, will be 29 in June and has started 70 of the 82 games he has played over a six-year career that began with the Buffalo Bills.
Devin Singletary, RB, Texans
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 20: Devin Singletary #26 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Singletary recorded at least three receptions in five of his final six games. He’s set to hit free agency this offseason and helped his market by tallying 1,091 yards from scrimmage with four total touchdowns across 17 games with the Texans.
Zack Moss, RB, Colts
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Zack Moss #21 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball in the first quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Moss was an early season breakout performer in 2023 while filling in for Jonathan Taylor — who was holding out over a contract dispute — producing 445 out of his 764 rushing yards this year over his first four games. Moss will enter Free agency after averaging 4.3 yards per carry and producing 986 combined yards and seven touchdowns.
Ezra Cleveland, OL, Jaguars
Sep 14, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Vikings center Austin Schlottmann (65) and guard Ezra Cleveland (72) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Derrick Henry, RB, Titans
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) evades Carolina Panthers cornerback David Long Jr. (20) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.
Since 2019, Henry has rushed for 7,209 yards — 1,664 more than any other player — and has run for 68 touchdowns in 72 games. The 30 year old has logged 2,030 carries and that usage rate will give most teams pause.
Amik Robertson, CB, Raiders
Nov 12, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (17) runs past Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) in the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
Robertson has grown into a dependable, starting-caliber player for the Raiders. He is coming off the best season of his career, totaling 50 tackles, one sack and two crucial interceptions on the season.
