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Ravens 2021 Free-Agency Outlook
With a month before free agency opens, here's a look at the status of the Ravens' 21 free agents.
![OLB Tyus Bowser (Unrestricted Free Agent - UFA)
Bowser didn't have the breakout season some hoped for in terms of sacks, going from five in 2019 to two in 2020, but his overall game took another step forward. Bowser was the Ravens' best coverage linebacker and notched three interceptions. It's tough to say what his market would look like as he's set to hit free agency for the first time.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/tshglrsjx2svch0fmukt.jpg)
OLB Tyus Bowser (Unrestricted Free Agent - UFA)
Bowser didn't have the breakout season some hoped for in terms of sacks, going from five in 2019 to two in 2020, but his overall game took another step forward. Bowser was the Ravens' best coverage linebacker and notched three interceptions. It's tough to say what his market would look like as he's set to hit free agency for the first time.
![WR Dez Bryant (UFA)
Bryant's return to the NFL made for a compelling story, but he had just six catches for 47 yards and two touchdowns as a Raven. He proved himself in coming back at all, but how much longer does the 32-year-old receiver plan to play?](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/jiqyka2tovh58ukw25yc.jpg)
WR Dez Bryant (UFA)
Bryant's return to the NFL made for a compelling story, but he had just six catches for 47 yards and two touchdowns as a Raven. He proved himself in coming back at all, but how much longer does the 32-year-old receiver plan to play?
![DT Justin Ellis (UFA)
The Ravens retained Ellis with a one-year deal last offseason and could do so again if they feel like they need a run-stuffer for depth behind Brandon Williams. Ellis played in 13 games (three starts) and made 17 tackles. He stemmed the tide when Williams was injured.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/ub1aekrbikiiva2t3aio.jpg)
DT Justin Ellis (UFA)
The Ravens retained Ellis with a one-year deal last offseason and could do so again if they feel like they need a run-stuffer for depth behind Brandon Williams. Ellis played in 13 games (three starts) and made 17 tackles. He stemmed the tide when Williams was injured.
![G/T D.J. Fluker (UFA)
Signed to a one-year deal last offseason to provide experienced depth, Fluker stepped in to start eight games and share the right tackle job with rookie Tyre Phillips down the stretch. Fluker was well-liked, and can be a force in the run game, but his pass protection stumbled at times.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/sghbq1vroeix9xzm4vzj.jpg)
G/T D.J. Fluker (UFA)
Signed to a one-year deal last offseason to provide experienced depth, Fluker stepped in to start eight games and share the right tackle job with rookie Tyre Phillips down the stretch. Fluker was well-liked, and can be a force in the run game, but his pass protection stumbled at times.
![OLB Matthew Judon (UFA)
Judon has been a highly productive player in his five seasons with 34.5 sacks and 103 quarterback hits. He's a strong all-around linebacker in terms of pass rush and run stopping. The Ravens placed the franchise tag on him last year but doing so again would reportedly cost more than $20 million this time.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/qxe9nlwrwlbm7x1rhxul.jpg)
OLB Matthew Judon (UFA)
Judon has been a highly productive player in his five seasons with 34.5 sacks and 103 quarterback hits. He's a strong all-around linebacker in terms of pass rush and run stopping. The Ravens placed the franchise tag on him last year but doing so again would reportedly cost more than $20 million this time.
![SS Anthony Levine Sr. (UFA)
A valuable special teams leader, "Co-Cap" has been a leader of Baltimore's special teams unit for close to a decade. He played through an injury for much of last season. Levine played just 30 defensive snaps in 15 games last year, but he has stepped in previous years when injuries struck.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/swjxzpf1wichsejm1nwu.jpg)
SS Anthony Levine Sr. (UFA)
A valuable special teams leader, "Co-Cap" has been a leader of Baltimore's special teams unit for close to a decade. He played through an injury for much of last season. Levine played just 30 defensive snaps in 15 games last year, but he has stepped in previous years when injuries struck.
![OLB Pernell McPhee (UFA)
The veteran returned to Baltimore for another crack at a Super Bowl and showed that he still has juice left in the tank at 32 years old. McPhee sets a hard edge in the run game, registered three sacks and saw a higher percentage of the defensive snaps than Jaylon Ferguson. McPhee was dominant in the Ravens' playoff win in Tennessee. But does he want to keep playing? And is Ferguson ready for a larger role?](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/f9ebgweswmefztddthgv.jpg)
OLB Pernell McPhee (UFA)
The veteran returned to Baltimore for another crack at a Super Bowl and showed that he still has juice left in the tank at 32 years old. McPhee sets a hard edge in the run game, registered three sacks and saw a higher percentage of the defensive snaps than Jaylon Ferguson. McPhee was dominant in the Ravens' playoff win in Tennessee. But does he want to keep playing? And is Ferguson ready for a larger role?
![WR Chris Moore (UFA)
Another special teamer, Moore played in just three games last season after injuries derailed his start. Moore didn't receive a single target last season and only had five in 2019, so he would return pretty much strictly as a special teams ace.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/t9z4oatyoimpilavh7td.jpg)
WR Chris Moore (UFA)
Another special teamer, Moore played in just three games last season after injuries derailed his start. Moore didn't receive a single target last season and only had five in 2019, so he would return pretty much strictly as a special teams ace.
![OLB Yannick Ngakoue (UFA)
Ngakoue has been one of the NFL's leading sacks artists with 45.5 over five years during his young career. Though he had just three sacks in 11 games with the Ravens, Ngakoue was still adjusting to Baltimore's defense. Placing the franchise tag on him would reportedly cost about $16 million.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/vxrvqkwufqfo8xjsnsd3.jpg)
OLB Yannick Ngakoue (UFA)
Ngakoue has been one of the NFL's leading sacks artists with 45.5 over five years during his young career. Though he had just three sacks in 11 games with the Ravens, Ngakoue was still adjusting to Baltimore's defense. Placing the franchise tag on him would reportedly cost about $16 million.
![C Matt Skura (UFA)
After returning from a major knee injury, Skura regained his starting job at season's start, then lost it midway through the year after having snapping issues. The Ravens have two young centers in Patrick Mekari and Trystan Colon-Castillo, and signed veteran Greg Mancz to a Reserve/Future contract a few weeks ago.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/gj1tlxbkxfh5f3d0xvf5.jpg)
C Matt Skura (UFA)
After returning from a major knee injury, Skura regained his starting job at season's start, then lost it midway through the year after having snapping issues. The Ravens have two young centers in Patrick Mekari and Trystan Colon-Castillo, and signed veteran Greg Mancz to a Reserve/Future contract a few weeks ago.
![WR Willie Snead IV (UFA)
With reliable hands and strong blocking, Snead has been a valuable leader of the Ravens' wide receiver unit. Baltimore must decide whether it's ready to turn more snaps over to its younger wideouts instead.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/umjh6pb2815yoevwit9x.jpg)
WR Willie Snead IV (UFA)
With reliable hands and strong blocking, Snead has been a valuable leader of the Ravens' wide receiver unit. Baltimore must decide whether it's ready to turn more snaps over to its younger wideouts instead.
![DE Jihad Ward (UFA)
Ward is a hard-nosed and versatile edge defender who had three sacks, 16 tackles and eight quarterback hits in 10 games. With so many outside linebackers set to hit free agency, he could be a less expensive option to retain.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/xy2noh4dt1b11ae4zqbl.jpg)
DE Jihad Ward (UFA)
Ward is a hard-nosed and versatile edge defender who had three sacks, 16 tackles and eight quarterback hits in 10 games. With so many outside linebackers set to hit free agency, he could be a less expensive option to retain.
![WR DeAndrew White (UFA)
After being signed late in training camp last year, White got hurt and spent the year on injured reserve.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/chc6pkuqulqwbjpf3puk.jpg)
WR DeAndrew White (UFA)
After being signed late in training camp last year, White got hurt and spent the year on injured reserve.
![DE Derek Wolfe (UFA)
After signing a one-year deal last offseason, Wolfe said he wanted to earn a longer stay. He was a very strong run defender and kept the defensive front afloat while Calais Campbell and Brandon Williams dealt with ankle injuries. Coaches were very pleased with what Wolfe brought to the defense.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/hzzvahxh3dhf2snsthta.jpg)
DE Derek Wolfe (UFA)
After signing a one-year deal last offseason, Wolfe said he wanted to earn a longer stay. He was a very strong run defender and kept the defensive front afloat while Calais Campbell and Brandon Williams dealt with ankle injuries. Coaches were very pleased with what Wolfe brought to the defense.
![LB Chris Board (Restricted Free Agent - RFA)
Board came into his own as a special teams dynamo this season and saw a fair amount of defensive snaps, primarily as a run stopper and blitzer, down the stretch of the regular season. The Ravens must decide whether he's valuable enough to tender, and at what level.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/futzi7kqtmpc8fhurnoz.jpg)
LB Chris Board (Restricted Free Agent - RFA)
Board came into his own as a special teams dynamo this season and saw a fair amount of defensive snaps, primarily as a run stopper and blitzer, down the stretch of the regular season. The Ravens must decide whether he's valuable enough to tender, and at what level.
![RB Gus Edwards (RFA)
Edwards has had high and steady production in all three of his seasons, averaging 5.2 yards per carry. With Mark Ingram II released, Edwards and J.K. Dobbins will be Baltimore's 1-2 punch and they complement each other well. Edwards showed improved speed, change-of-direction, and receiving ability this season. It's a matter of how high a tender (perhaps a second rounder) the Ravens put on him or whether the two sides can reach an extension.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/kqg8pgcbmxz6gblwgpb4.jpg)
RB Gus Edwards (RFA)
Edwards has had high and steady production in all three of his seasons, averaging 5.2 yards per carry. With Mark Ingram II released, Edwards and J.K. Dobbins will be Baltimore's 1-2 punch and they complement each other well. Edwards showed improved speed, change-of-direction, and receiving ability this season. It's a matter of how high a tender (perhaps a second rounder) the Ravens put on him or whether the two sides can reach an extension.
![C Trystan Colon Castillo (Exclusive Rights Free Agent - ERFA)
The undrafted rookie with good size held his own in two starts last season, including one against a tough Steelers front. He could compete with Patrick Mekari and others for the starting job.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/cetojn9dyxa9ubroxtyc.jpg)
C Trystan Colon Castillo (Exclusive Rights Free Agent - ERFA)
The undrafted rookie with good size held his own in two starts last season, including one against a tough Steelers front. He could compete with Patrick Mekari and others for the starting job.
![CB Khalil Dorsey (ERFA)
Dorsey stood out as an undrafted rookie last year and was good enough to play in six games before landing on injured reserve (shoulder). The Ravens already signed Davontae Harris for cornerback depth but like to have extra options at the position.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/jk57brmmtjj5tnsmmwbi.jpg)
CB Khalil Dorsey (ERFA)
Dorsey stood out as an undrafted rookie last year and was good enough to play in six games before landing on injured reserve (shoulder). The Ravens already signed Davontae Harris for cornerback depth but like to have extra options at the position.
![P Johnny Townsend (ERFA)
Townsend played in one game when Sam Koch was on the Reserve/COVID-19 list but would only be used during camp to give the veteran some rest.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/znjnswumdp18q4rojcfx.jpg)
P Johnny Townsend (ERFA)
Townsend played in one game when Sam Koch was on the Reserve/COVID-19 list but would only be used during camp to give the veteran some rest.
![LB Kristian Welch (ERFA)
The undrafted rookie played in 10 games almost exclusively on special teams, which is how a number of Ravens inside linebackers have broken into the league and carved out a role.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/dhdagktz6twqwa7xyckg.jpg)
LB Kristian Welch (ERFA)
The undrafted rookie played in 10 games almost exclusively on special teams, which is how a number of Ravens inside linebackers have broken into the league and carved out a role.
![WR Antoine Wesley (ERFA)
Wesley spent the season on injured reserve after suffering a shoulder injury during training camp. He stood out in practice the year before, but the Ravens have four young wide receivers who they drafted and more could be on the way.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/b2d4b1iepqdclr5w0uim.jpg)
WR Antoine Wesley (ERFA)
Wesley spent the season on injured reserve after suffering a shoulder injury during training camp. He stood out in practice the year before, but the Ravens have four young wide receivers who they drafted and more could be on the way.