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Ravens projected depth chart following the first wave of NFL free agency

The Ravens are still in the crux of a potential Super Bowl window.

Still, they’ll look drastically different on both sides of the football after undergoing massive changes to player personnel and the coaching staff.

Eric DeCosta started the off-season with urgency, signing Justin Madubuike, one of the league’s best defensive linemen, to an extension.

After inking Madubuike to a deal, Baltimore seemed to win the first wave of the free agency period after getting Derrick Henry for two years and $16 million. The talented running back could earn $20 million over the course of the deal.

All wasn’t perfect, as the Ravens suffered significant free-agent losses. Patrick Queen (Steelers), Geno Stone (Bengals), and Gus Edwards (Chargers) were among eight free agents to sign elsewhere.

Baltimore also traded Morgan Moses to the Jets and released Tyus Bowser in a cost-cutting move.

With the second wave of free agency set to begin, we’re looking at an updated depth chart.

QB

Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) prepares to throw the ball during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Starter — Lamar Jackson
2nd–Josh Johnson
3rd-Malik Cunningham

Tyler Huntley moved on in free agency, and Baltimore brought back Josh Johnson, while Malik Cunningham will continue to develop.

RB

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 05: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennesse Titans and AFC warms up during the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium on February 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)

Starter-Derrick Henry
2nd-Justice Hill
3rd-Keaton Mitchell
4th–Owen Wright

Gone are Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins, replaced by the legendary, Derrick ‘King’ Henry. One of the biggest signings of the early free agency period, Henry gives Baltimore a star at the position.

FB

Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard (42) runs after a catch in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Starter–Patrick Ricard

WR

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Starter–Nelson Agholor
2nd–Sean Ryan

Agholor re-signed with Baltimore on a 1-year deal prior to the start of free agency.

WR

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) works out before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Starter–Rashod Bateman
2nd–Tylan Wallace

WR

Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Starter–Zay Flowers

TE

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 28: Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Starter–Mark Andrews
2nd-Isaiah Likely
3rd–Charlie Kolar
4th–Scotty Washington

LT

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates with offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (79) after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the third quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Starter–Ronnie Stanley

Stanley will return at left tackle after restructuring his contract.

LG

Starter–Sala Aumavae-Laulu
2nd–Tykeem Doss
3rd–Tashawn Manning

With John Simpson signing with the Jets, Aumavae-Laulu could get the first shot at the starting left guard role.

C

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 04: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins and Tyler Linderbaum #64 of the Baltimore Ravens and AFC react during the first quarter of the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on February 04, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Starter–Tyler Linderbaum

RG

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: Andrew Vorhees #72 of the USC Trojans in the second quarter at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Starter–Andrew Voorhees
2nd–Ben Cleveland

Voorhees missed the entire 2023 NFL season with a torn ACL, but could start the season at right guard in place of a departed Kevin Zeitler.

RT

Baltimore Ravens guard Patrick Mekari (65) pictured during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Starter–Patrick Mekari
2nd–Daniel Faalele

Morgan Moses was traded to the New York Jets. Baltimore could roll with Mekari or Faalele, while Eric DeCosta will certainly select a tackle in the draft.

DT

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 22: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions loses the ball as he is sacked by Justin Madubuike #92 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Starter–Justin Madubuike
2nd–Travis Jones

Madubuike signed his extension and will enter 2023 as one of the highest paid defensive tackles in the NFL.

DT

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws a pass against Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce (58) during the first quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Starter–Michael Pierce
2nd–Rayshad Nichols
3rd–Bravion Roy

DE

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Broderick Washington #96 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after recovering a fumble in the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Starter–Broderick Washington
2nd–Brent Urban

Pass Rusher

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) runs the ball against Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) and linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) during the first quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Starter-Odafe Oweh
2nd–Tavius Robinson

OLB

Sep 17, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) is tackled after a catch by Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) and Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo (90) in the third quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Albert Cesare-USA TODAY Sports

David Ojabo
Malik Hamm
Malik Harrison

LB

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 28: Roquan Smith #0 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Starter–Roquan Smith
2nd– Malik Harrison

LB

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Trenton Simpson #30 of the Baltimore Ravens tackles Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter of a game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Starter–Trenton Simpson
2nd-Josh Ross

Patrick Queen is officially in Pittsburgh, meaning Simpson will get the first shot at teaming with Roquan Smith.

CB

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) catches a pass against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) during the second quarter of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Starter–Marlon Humphrey
2nd–Damarion Williams
3rd–Trayvon Mullen

CB

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 28: Rashee Rice #4 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball against Brandon Stephens #21 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Starter–Brandon Stephens
2nd–Jalyn Armour-Davis
3rd–Christian Matthew
4th–Tre-Swilling

S

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: Kyle Hamilton #14 of the Baltimore Ravens intercepts a pass intended for Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium on December 25, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Starter–Kyle Hamilton

S

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) runs the ball against Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) and safety Marcus Williams (32) and safety Kyle Hamilton (14) during the first quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Starter–Marcus Williams
2nd–Ar’Darius Washington

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