A first-round pick in 2017, Marlon Humphrey is the Ravens' second-longest tenured player behind Ronnie Stanley.
The cornerback doesn't know how much longer that will last, however.
Following the Ravens' 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North title game, Humphrey questioned his future with the only NFL team he's ever known.
"There could be a lot of change. Obviously, this is a business," Humphrey said. "I can really only speak for myself; I just wait and see if I'm part of the plans going forward or if I'm not."
Humphrey will turn 30 years old this offseason and is heading into the final year of his contract before void years. According to OvertheCap.com, Humphrey is set to have a $26.3 million salary cap hit. If he were released post-June 1, the Ravens would save $19.3 million.
Humphrey still plays the game with signature Ravens physicality. He's also versatile, playing 50% of his snaps outside, 33% in the slot, and the rest in the box as essentially a linebacker.
Humphrey has also long had a knack for making plays. He had a career-high six interceptions in 2024 and a team-leading four this season, including a pick in three straight games down the stretch.
On the flip side, he gave up too many big plays this season. His 49.9 Pro Football Focus grade this season was by far the lowest of his nine-year career. He was credited by PFF with allowing a career-high 916 receiving yards this season with an average of 13.7 per catch.
Humphrey gave up a 37-yard touchdown to Kyle Williams in the Patriots' fourth-quarter comeback win and a 28-yard fade to Steelers wide receiver Adam Thielen on Pittsburgh's first touchdown drive of the second half that tied the game.
"My standard of play this year just was not how I wanted," Humphrey said. "I've never been a guy to give up explosive passes like that."
Humphrey said he's going to take a deeper look into his own game this offseason than he ever has. He's already starting with a confidence boost.
Humphrey said that during Sunday night's loss, Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin offered some encouraging words to him during an injury timeout. Humphrey declined to say what Tomlin said to him.
"I can still be a good player in this league. Teams still look at me like an elite player, and I can figure this thing out," Humphrey said. "I'm excited to – wherever I'm at – to be playing football next year, and I think I'll be able to play at a very high level."
