Ravens Sign Pro Bowl Edge Rusher Trey Hendrickson

Baltimore also adds safety Jaylinn Hawkins and tight end Durham Smythe

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:13am

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The Baltimore Ravens have officially signed star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million contract. The team also announced the additions of safety Jaylinn Hawkins and tight end Durham Smythe, bolstering their defense and offense.

Why it matters

Hendrickson is a Pro Bowl-caliber pass rusher who will provide a major boost to the Ravens' defense. The additions of Hawkins and Smythe also address key needs for Baltimore as they look to improve on last season's playoff appearance.

The details

Hendrickson's signing comes after the Ravens backed out of a trade that would have sent pass rusher Maxx Crosby to Baltimore. The 28-year-old Hawkins started all 15 games he played for the New England Patriots last season, recording 1.5 sacks and 4 interceptions. Smythe, 30, spent the past 7 seasons with the Miami Dolphins before joining the Ravens.

  • Hendrickson's 4-year, $112 million deal with the Ravens was announced on Wednesday, March 13, 2026.
  • Hawkins and Smythe were added to the Ravens' roster on Thursday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Trey Hendrickson

A Pro Bowl edge rusher who has signed a 4-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens.

Jaylinn Hawkins

A 28-year-old safety who spent the last 2 seasons with the New England Patriots, starting all 15 games he played in 2025 and recording 1.5 sacks and 4 interceptions.

Durham Smythe

A 30-year-old tight end who spent the previous 7 seasons with the Miami Dolphins before joining the Ravens.

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The takeaway

The Ravens have made several key additions to their roster, headlined by the signing of star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. These moves should help Baltimore improve on last season's playoff appearance as they look to contend for a Super Bowl in the upcoming year.