Key Ravens Depart During Free Agency Window

Baltimore loses several key players as legal tampering period opens

Mar. 10, 2026 at 1:04am

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As the NFL's legal tampering window opened, the Baltimore Ravens saw several key players depart for new teams. This includes center Tyler Linderbaum signing a 3-year, $81 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, tight end Isaiah Likely agreeing to a 3-year, $40 million contract with the New York Giants, and punter Jordan Stout and safety Ar'Darius Washington also joining the Giants. The Ravens also lost tight end Charlie Kolar, who signed a 3-year, $24.3 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Why it matters

The Ravens have traditionally been able to retain their top talent, so the loss of several key players in free agency is a significant blow. These departures will force the team to find replacements and could impact their ability to build a competitive roster around star quarterback Lamar Jackson, who is also in contract negotiations.

The details

The Ravens' offseason started on a high note with the trade for pass rusher Maxx Crosby, but the legal tampering period quickly turned sour. Center Tyler Linderbaum, tight end Isaiah Likely, punter Jordan Stout, safety Ar'Darius Washington, and tight end Charlie Kolar all agreed to lucrative deals with other teams, leaving major holes on the Ravens' roster.

  • The legal tampering period opened on Monday, March 13, 2026.
  • Linderbaum signed with the Raiders on Monday.
  • Likely agreed to a deal with the Giants on Monday.
  • Stout and Washington also joined the Giants on Monday.
  • Kolar signed with the Chargers later in the week.

The players

Tyler Linderbaum

A center who was a key part of the Ravens' offensive line.

Isaiah Likely

A tight end who was expected to be a big part of the Ravens' passing attack.

Jordan Stout

The Ravens' punter who signed with the Giants.

Ar'Darius Washington

A safety who joined the Giants from the Ravens.

Charlie Kolar

A tight end who left the Ravens for the Chargers.

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What’s next

Ravens fans are hopeful about a Lamar Jackson extension, which would allow the team to continue upgrading the roster and fill the holes left by these departures.

The takeaway

The Ravens' offseason has taken an unexpected turn, with the team losing several key players in free agency. This will force the organization to be creative in finding replacements and building a competitive roster around Lamar Jackson, their star quarterback. The team's ability to retain top talent has been a hallmark, so these departures are a significant challenge.