Baltimore Ravens 2026 Training Camp Preview: Change Can Be Good

With several teams kicking off their organized team activities this week, the NFL offseason is in full swing.

Teams have OTAs sprinkled in over the next three weeks before a month-long break until training camp begins in mid-to-end July.

We'll be reviewing the major offseason changes for all 32 teams in addition to previewing what to expect from each team as they head into training camp. Below is our 2026 training camp preview for the Baltimore Ravens.

Key Offseason Dates

Voluntary OTAs: May 26-28, June 1-2, June 4 1-2, June 4

Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11

Training camp: mid-July

NFL Hall of Fame game: Aug. 6

Key Additions:

Skylar Thompson, QB

Druham Smythe, TE

John Simpson, OG

Trey Hendrickson, DE

Calais Campbell, DE

Jaylinn Hawkins, S

Re-Signed:

Chidobe Awuzie, CB

2026 NFL Draft Class:

Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Round 1

Zion Young, DE, Round 2

Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, Round 3

Elijah Sarratt, WR, Round 4

Matthew Hibner, TE, Round 4

Chandler Rivers, CB, Round 5

Josh Cuevas, TE, Round 5

Adam Randall, RB, Round 5

Ryan Eckley, P, Round 6

Rayshaun Benny, DT, Round 7

Evan Beerntsen, Round 7

Key Losses:

Tyler Linderbaum, C

Isaiah Likley, TE

Dre-Mont Jones, DE

Charlie Kolar, TE

Alohi Gilman, S

Keaton Mitchell, RB

Ar'Darius Washington, S

Analysis:

It was an uncharacteristic down year for the Ravens last season thanks to a handful of major injuries - none bigger than to quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Baltimore finished 8-9 - just its second losing record since 2015, which kickstarted a major offseason shake-up that started with the parting of ways with longtime head coach John Harbaugh, who led the team to a 180-113 record, 12 playoff appearances, and one Super Bowl championship in 18 seasons.

The Ravens continued their tradition of hiring defensive-minded coaches in landing Jesse Minter to succeed Harbaugh, and they seriously upgraded their pass-rush with Pro Bowlers Trey Hendrickson and Calais Campbell, and second-round rookie Zion Young.

With Jackson back healthy, plus the additions of guard Olaivavega Ioane, wide receivers Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt, plus tight ends Matthew Hibner and Josh Cuevas, the offense should be much improved as well.

The Cincinnati Bengals should be better next year with QB Joe Burrow healthy again, and the Pittsburgh Steelers can't be counted out after winning the division last year. But the Ravens should be right in contention for the AFC North and one of the top two seeds in the AFC.

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This story was originally published May 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM.