According to the piece, five veterans the Ravens should consider moving on from ahead of the 2026 roster are DeAndre Hopkins, Justice Hill, Kyle Van Noy, Daniel Faalele, and Cooper Rush. The article points out Baltimore’s receiver depth surrounding Hopkins and Rashod Bateman, suggesting the team may pursue a top target through free agency or the draft. It also emphasizes the evolving backfield with Rasheen Ali and Keaton Mitchell ready to shoulder more responsibility.
Hopkins finished 2025 with 22 receptions for 330 yards and two touchdowns. The report notes Bateman as the likely WR2/WR3, implying Hopkins may not be a long-term fit alongside Baltimore’s young corps and the team’s plans to add a higher-end receiver.
Hill’s production also comes under scrutiny. He totaled 93 rushing yards and 169 receiving yards in 2025, and the Ravens could save roughly $3.1 million by moving on. The emergence of Rasheen Ali as an RB3 and Keaton Mitchell as a solid backup adds to the financial and positional calculus for Baltimore.
Van Noy is singled out for a reduced impact, dropping from 12.5 sacks in 2024 to only two in 2025. Faalele, meanwhile, allowed 30 pressures, four sacks, and three quarterback hits, leaving his future with Baltimore in question as a free agent, with the club reportedly weighing a replacement guard via free agency, the draft, or promoting Emory Jones Jr.
The quarterback position is also part of the discussion. The article argues Baltimore should move on from Cooper Rush, noting his starts yielded limited production, while Tyler Huntley showed enough in his opportunities to warrant returning as the backup for 2026. If a third quarterback is desired, the piece suggests looking to the draft for development.
Overall, the SI analysis mirrors a broader NFL offseason theme for the Ravens: evaluate veteran value vs. cost, leverage the new coaching staff’s vision under Minter, and pursue upgrades in free agency or via the draft to position Baltimore for a more complete 2026 roster in the wake of 2025 results. This summary draws on Heavy Sports’ coverage of the same SI article.
