Ravens Fans Embrace Roster Shakeup Ahead of New Season

Despite losing key free agents, Baltimore fans remain optimistic about team's Super Bowl chances with Maxx Crosby trade

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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As the Baltimore Ravens make major offseason moves, including trading for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby and losing several key free agents, their loyal fanbase is embracing the changes and maintaining high expectations for the team's Super Bowl aspirations.

Why it matters

The Ravens have been a consistent playoff contender in recent years, and their fans have high standards. How the team navigates this roster turnover will be crucial to their continued success and the fanbase's unwavering support.

The details

The Ravens recently acquired two-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby in a trade, bolstering their pass rush. However, they have also seen several key free agents depart, including center Tyler Linderbaum, tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar, and punter Jordan Stout. Linderbaum signed a three-year, $27 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, Likely a three-year, $40 million contract with the New York Giants, Stout a three-year, $12.3 million deal with the Giants, and Kolar a three-year, $24 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.

  • The free agency period officially begins on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A two-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher who was recently acquired by the Baltimore Ravens in a trade.

Tyler Linderbaum

A former first-round draft pick and one of the best free agent centers on the market, who signed a three-year, $27 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Isaiah Likely

A tight end who had 15 touchdown catches in four seasons with the Ravens, and signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the New York Giants.

Charlie Kolar

A tight end known for his blocking ability, who signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Jordan Stout

The Ravens' punter, who signed a three-year, $12.3 million contract with the New York Giants.

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What they’re saying

“I mean, are we surprised about any of it? We're happy. I mean, change is gonna come, and hopefully that brings the Super Bowl championship.”

— Bonnie Bain, Ravens fan (WJZ)

“I think he's gonna help the team out a lot with that. Like the team still, it still has this grit. It just needs to, you know, tighten up a little more.”

— Devontae Stewart, Baltimore resident (WJZ)

What’s next

The Ravens will look to fill the holes left by the departing free agents and integrate Maxx Crosby into their defense as they prepare for the upcoming season and their pursuit of a Super Bowl championship.

The takeaway

Despite the significant roster turnover, Ravens fans remain optimistic about their team's chances, trusting in the organization's ability to reload and continue their recent run of playoff appearances and Super Bowl contention.