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Photos: Five Players Who Will Have a Bigger Role Next Year
Several Ravens could have bigger roles after roster changes during the first week of free agency.
G Ben Cleveland
Cleveland will compete for the starting job at left guard after Ben Powers' departure to Denver. New Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken is familiar with Cleveland after coaching him in 2020 at Georgia. A third-round pick in 2021, Cleveland could be ready for his breakout season in Year 3.
S Kyle Hamilton
Hamilton is likely to assume a starting role after the trade of Chuck Clark to the Jets. As a rookie, Hamilton played 51.4% of the defensive snaps as a versatile safety who played his best football down the stretch. The 14th overall pick in 2022 plans to pick up where he left off as a key piece in the secondary.
DT Travis Jones
Jones could see his snap count on the defensive line rotation increase, especially if Calais Campbell does not return following his release on March 13. A third-round pick in 2022, Jones has a high ceiling with strength and athleticism and he put together a solid rookie season with 24 tackles in 15 games.
TE Charlie Kolar
Sports hernia surgery kept Kolar from being activated as a rookie until November. However, with Josh Oliver joining the Vikings in free agency, a healthy Kolar figures to join Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely in a deep tight end group that will be a key component in Baltimore's offense.
S Geno Stone
A top special teams performer, Stone re-signed with Baltimore on March 17 and envisions a bigger role on defense. He played a career-high 41.2% of the defensive snaps in 2022, handling a starting role for seven games when Marcus Williams was injured. A seventh-round pick in 2020, Stone is a young player who has improved every season.
