In the 2026 NFL draft, the Baltimore Ravens addressed many roster needs and added depth to various positions with their 11 total picks. However, questions still remain at certain areas on the roster and free agency remains an avenue for them to continue to add talent. There are veteran players available who could be options for the Ravens to sign.
Let’s take a look at some free agents who could be possible targets for the Ravens.
EDGE Jadeveon Clowney
The Ravens have been linked to Clowney throughout the offseason as a potential
reunion candidate. His one-year stint in Baltimore two years ago was memorable, as Clowney had one of the better seasons of his career and became a fan favorite. The Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson and drafted Zion Young, making their edge rusher room fairly crowded with Mike Green and Tavius Robinson also in the fold. However, if they still want to fill out the group with another trustworthy veteran, Clowney would be an ideal fit. His role for the Ravens this time around would probably not be as large as it was in 2023, but Clowney could definitely still make an impact as a rotational pass-rusher and key run defender. His mentorship for Mike Green and Young would be valuable too.
EDGE Cameron Jordan
Another player who could fill out the edge rusher room is Cameron Jordan who, like Clowney, has pedigree and 10+ years of experience. Jordan is a 15-year veteran with 243 career starts, all for the New Orleans Saints. He’s proven to still have good football left in the tank despite approaching 37 years old now. Last year, Jordan recorded 10.5 sacks, 15 quarterback hits, and 15 tackles for loss. Jordan fits the profile of the type of past-their-prime veteran who the Ravens have signed in the past and gotten good production out of them.
TE David Njoku
The Ravens hosted Njoku for a free agent visit weeks before the draft but did not sign him. It’s not certain that the ship has sailed, but the likelihood of a signing is lower now that the Ravens added two new tight ends (Matthew Hibner and Josh Cuevas) in the draft. Veteran Durham Smythe was also signed earlier in free agency and is almost exclusively a blocking tight end. If the Ravens are still seeking a proven pass-catching producer at the position to complement Mark Andrews, Njoku is the best option available. Hibner and Cuevas are mid-round picks and rookie tight ends, historically, tend to have a bit of a learning curve in Year 1.
C Graham Glasgow
Glasgow is a 10-year veteran with 136 starts under his belt out of 147 total appearances. That level of experience is unique among free agent centers still available. He’s past his athletic prime going on 34 years old and is coming off a middling season, where he ranked 33rd at his position in PFF grading (56.8). Still, Glasgow would represent an upgrade over the Ravens’ current center options in terms of pedigree and consistency. He could be a worthy stopgap for a year until the Ravens find their long-term solution after 2026.
C Ethan Pocic
For the last four seasons, Pocic has been a full-time starting center in the division for the Cleveland Browns. He’s 30 years old with 97 start — 40 with the Seattle Seahawks prior to joining the Browns in 2022. This past season, while missing four games due to injury, Pocic only allowed two sacks and committed two penalties. His overall PFF grade of 63.8 ranked 20th among centers. Like Glasgow, Pocic may be a little past his athletic prime and not a long-term fixture but could represent an immediate plug-and-play upgrade.
DT D.J. Reader
The Ravens brought Reader in for a visit before the draft but did not sign him. He’s also drawn interest from other teams. The Ravens seemed much more likely to add Reader before they signed Calais Campbell earlier this week. Now, the chances of a Reader signing are greatly diminished, but not totally implausible. If the Ravens don’t feel confident about Madubuike’s status for the 2026 season and view Reader as a significant upgrade to the likes of Broderick Washington and John Jenkins, they could still make a move to further reinforce their defensive line. Reader is a high-level run defender.
Which of these free agents do you think makes sense for the Ravens? Are there other players available not listed that you believe they should sign? Share your thoughts below and discuss!
