The notion comes amid a curious shift for the Ravens under new head coach Jesse Minter and follows a recent precedent set by Laremy Tunsil last season, as the team navigates a disappointing 8-9 finish that contributed to a broader reshaping of the organization, including the firing of longtime head coach John Harbaugh.
Stanley, who will be 32 in March, already helped shape the Ravens’ line since being drafted No. 6 overall in 2016. He signed a three-year, $60 million extension a year ago, making him a high-value asset capable of netting a sizable draft-pick package if Baltimore chose to move on.
Despite the trade chatter, Stanley hasn’t undergone a dramatic decline. He started 33 of 34 regular-season games across the last two seasons and earned a 70.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus in 2025, underscoring that he can still play at an elite level.
The veteran tackle was a prominent figure in 2025 free-agent speculation, with reports noting interest from other teams before the Ravens remained anchored to him. Notably, the Washington Commanders reportedly pursued Tunsil in that period, and rumors circulated about Stanley as a potential target for other interested clubs.
Stanley’s career arc includes early stardom after Notre Dame and a standout 2019 All-Pro season, tempered by ankle injuries that limited him in 2020–21. He rebounded to play all 17 games in 2024 and earned multiple Pro Bowl nods, including his current standing as one of the top-rated offensive linemen in the 2025 free-agent landscape, per Pro Football Focus.
