The Baltimore Ravens head into training camp this summer with one of the more layered offensive rosters in the NFL, and while the stars at the top are set, the competition for depth spots could decide the shape of the team's final 53-man roster.
Lamar Jackson remains the centerpiece of the offense. Derrick Henry returns as the lead back. New offensive coordinator Declan Doyle takes over with the task of building a system around one of football's most unconventional quarterbacks. Behind those pieces, according to Yahoo Sports, there are genuine battles at nearly every position group.
At quarterback, Tyler Huntley is the backup. There is no controversy for the starting job, but Huntley matters because his mobility makes him a more natural fit behind Jackson than a traditional pocket passer would be. His camp will center on protecting the football and operating cleanly as Doyle installs his first offense with Baltimore.
The running back room has more competition than it might appear. Henry is the lead back, Justice Hill is healthy, and rookie Adam Randall gives the Ravens a dual-threat option with size, power, and receiving ability. That depth puts pressure on Rasheen Ali to define his value. His path to the roster likely runs through speed, special teams contributions, and explosive plays in limited touches. If Randall shows he can handle multiple roles and Hill stays locked into passing-down work, Ali's margin shrinks considerably.
At wide receiver, the Ravens are crowded. Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt, and Devontez Walker all enter camp with arguments for roster spots. LaJohntay Wester's best path to making the team may come through the return game. If he can secure kick and punt return duties, he gives Baltimore a reason to keep him even in a packed receiver room. His camp will be about showing enough as a pass catcher while proving he can provide field-position value on special teams.
At tight end, Mark Andrews remains the headliner. Baltimore has five tight ends on the roster after drafting two players at the position, giving the group unusual depth. Ty Pezza is the player to watch as the Ravens sort out who fills the remaining spots behind Andrews and veteran Durham Smythe.
The offensive line also carries questions about depth and roster construction as camp opens, with several players competing for roles that could determine how the unit holds up through a full season behind Jackson.
Doyle, taking over the coordinator role for the first time with Baltimore, will be working to install his system throughout the preseason. How quickly the depth players adapt to that system may matter as much as any individual performance in determining who makes the team.
