Brown: A possible reunion between Hollywood Brown and the Ravens has been buzzing on social media, but I don't anticipate that happening.
The Ravens have multiple ways to address the wide receiver position this offseason. This year's draft class is full of talented wideouts and Baltimore could take one as early as Round 1.
If the Ravens dip into free agency at wide receiver, they'll also have options. Pending free agents include Wan'Dale Robinson, Keenan Allen, Deebo Samuel, and Rashid Shaheed. All had more catches than Brown did last season with the Chiefs (49). They also have more size than Brown, and new Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle said he wants Baltimore's offense to be physical.
Yes, Lamar Jackson and Brown are South Florida natives and have a connection and chemistry after three seasons together in Baltimore (2019-21). However, Brown still asked to be traded and the Ravens obliged. Perhaps he would welcome a return, but I think he's more likely to land elsewhere.
Robertson: It's difficult to predict how the roster and playing time will shake out under a new regime, especially this early in the offseason, but Walker is one player who has a lot to gain with the staff changes.
After an impressive training camp, Walker didn't receive many opportunities in 2025, but he made the most of them. The former fourth-round pick finished last season with six receptions for 136 yards and three touchdowns while playing just 23% of offensive snaps, according to Next Gen Stats.
Walker could increase that production substantially if he sees the field more often. That may be the case with wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Tylan Wallace and tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar being free agents.
As far as Walker's place in a new offensive system, Doyle has been vocal about what he expects out of his unit. He has said that generating explosive plays will be an emphasis, and the speedy Walker has proven more than capable of moving the sticks.
As mentioned above, I think the Ravens will add at least one receiver this offseason, but regardless of who the front office brings in, Walker is in a prime position to have a breakout campaign in 2026.
Brown: With Likely and Kolar possibly departing, there are several veteran tight ends the Ravens could target.
Cleveland Browns veteran David Njoku will be a free agent and has already announced he intends to play elsewhere next season. The Ravens are very familiar with Njoku, having spent nine seasons competing against him in the AFC North. Not only does Njoku have 384 career receptions, but he's an excellent blocker who could be a nice fit in Doyle's offense.
Tyler Conklin is a tight end that new Head Coach Jesse Minter is familiar with after they spent last together with the Los Angeles Chargers. Conklin had just seven catches in 2025, but he produced 51 catches for 449 yards and four touchdowns in 2024 with the New York Jets. Playing in Doyle's offense may rejuvenate the 30-year-old Conklin, who's also a strong blocker.
I expect the Ravens to draft at least one tight end, most likely on Day 3. They've done very well drafting at that position in recent seasons, and they'll be looking for depth behind Mark Andrews, their only tight end under contract for next season.
Robertson: I agree that retaining Brown was a smart move by Minter.
Brown has been a mainstay on the Ravens' special teams staff and will be a valuable resource for Anthony Levine Sr., who is a first-time special teams coordinator. Brown has worked with some of the top specialists in the league over the years and is a seasoned coach who can bring out the best of Tyler Loop.
Loop had a strong rookie season that ended on a sour note with a missed game-winning field goal attempt in the AFC North title game against the Steelers. The former sixth-round pick was Brown’s hand-selected kicker coming out of last year's draft, and up until the regular-season finale, that pairing was working well together. Loop finished his first season 30-of-34 on field goals and 44-of-46 on extra points.
I thought Brown and Loop's appearance on "The Lounge" podcast last season was very insightful into how intricate the kicking process is. Although kicking can seem very black and white, based on a make or miss, there is so much nuance with every rep. Loop should only improve as he and Brown continue to work together.
Brown also works with punter Jordan Stout, who is coming off a career year that earned him his first Pro Bowl nod. Keeping Brown could help re-sign Stout, who is a pending free agent.
