Grab your recyclable bags because it's time to go shopping.
Free agency kicks off Monday with the "legal tampering" period, and officially opens Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Baltimore already got off to a roaring start by agreeing to a mega four-year contract extension with defensive tackle Justin Madubuike on Friday, which gave the Ravens more spending power.
As I wrote last week, Iexpect the Ravens to be patientand focus much of their efforts on retaining their own free agents. The exception could be at running back, where some of the top names in the game are on the market.
Here's what to expect this week:
Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs and more. It's a shopper's paradise at running back and it's likely not that expensive compared to other positions. I expect the Ravens to be active in negotiations, perhaps on multiple fronts, and strike if the price is right (maybe under $10 million average).
Who is the best fit among the big three? The Ravens surely have their rankings, even if they believe multiple would be an upgrade. Henry's physicality seems to fit Baltimore's style best and complement Lamar Jackson's speed/shiftiness. Barkley comes with durability and explosiveness questions but is the most well-rounded threat.
The biggest drawback of Henry is obviously his age and wear and tear. He's 30, with than 2,000 career rushes. However, Henry has proven to be the exception to the running back breakdown rule, and judging by his workouts, he doesn't seem to be slowing down this offseason.
Ultimately, if the Ravens don't land one of the top three running backs, they still have good options. D'Andre Swift topped 1,000 yards and is 25. Tony Pollard could be right player, right price. If Baltimore doesn't sign any, J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards will likely still be out there.
The markets for the Ravens' own free agents may not be as hot as expected. Patrick Queen is going to get paid. Outside of him, it could be slow to develop for guys such as Geno Stone, Jadeveon Clowney, and Kyle Van Noy. The safety and outside linebacker markets are loaded.
The recent spate of cuts at safety around the league has made it tougher for Stone and a return to Baltimore more likely. I still expect Stone finds another team willing to make him a starter, even if it's not with the salary he was hoping for, but fingers crossed.
Clowney and Van Noy chilled on the market last offseason and may do so again. They're in no rush and fit matters a lot. It feels like both would prefer to come back, but they both want to be rewarded for their career 2023 years. Can the Ravens afford it?
NFL Media's Gregg Rosenthal shares his list of the top 101 free agents in the 2024 free agent class.

DT Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs

QB Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings

DT Christian Wilkins, Miami Dolphins

EDGE Danielle Hunter, Minnesota Vikings

OT Tyron Smith, Dallas Cowboys

RB Saquon Barkley, New York Giants

EDGE Jonathan Greenard, Houston Texans

WR Calvin Ridley, Jacksonville Jaguars

OG Mike Onwenu, New England Patriots

EDGE Leonard Williams, Seattle Seahawks

S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Detroit Lions

EDGE Bryce Huff, New York Jets

CB Kendall Fuller, Washington Commanders

S Xavier McKinney, New York Giants

WR Marquise Brown, Arizona Cardinals

DB Stephon Gilmore, Dallas Cowboys

LB Frankie Luvu, Carolina Panthers

OT Robert Hunt, Miami Dolphins

LB Patrick Queen, Baltimore Ravens

C Lloyd Cushenberry, Denver Broncos

QB Jacoby Brissett, Washington Commanders

QB Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

RB Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans

WR Gabe Davis, Buffalo Bills

DE Chase Young, San Francisco 49ers

DE Za'Darius Smith, Cleveland Browns

RB Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders

LB Jordyn Brooks, Seattle Seahawks

EDGE Andrew Van Ginkel, Miami Dolphins

LB Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

S Kamren Curl, Washington Commanders

EDGE Jadeveon Clowney, Baltimore Ravens

OG John Simpson, Baltimore Ravens

TE Hunter Henry, New England Patriots

C Andre James, Las Vegas Raiders

DT Fletcher Cox, Philadelphia Eagles

EDGE Josh Uche, New England Patriots

S Julian Blackmon, Indianapolis Colts

LB Azeez Al-Shaair, Tennessee Titans

CB Kenny Moore, Indianapolis Colts

WR Curtis Samuel, Washington Commanders

DT Grover Stewart, Indianapolis Colts

OG Kevin Dotson, Los Angeles Rams

RB Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys

OT Trent Brown, New England Patriots

DT DJ Reader, Cincinnati Bengals

EDGE Dorance Armstrong, Dallas Cowboys

OT Jonah Williams, Cincinnati Bengals

OG Jermaine Eluemunor, Las Vegas Raiders

CB Chidobe Awuzie, Cincinnati Bengals

DL Denico Autry, Tennessee Titans

DT Calais Campbell, Atlanta Falcons

OL Connor Williams, Miami Dolphins

OG Jonah Jackson, Detroit Lions

OG Kevin Zeitler, Baltimore Ravens

WR Darnell Mooney, Chicago Bears

CB Steven Nelson, Houston Texans

CB Kristian Fulton, Tennessee Titans

LB Drue Tranquill, Kansas City Chiefs

LB Devin White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CB Adoree' Jackson, New York Giants

QB Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans

EDGE Marcus Davenport, Minnesota Vikings

LB Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks

S Jordan Fuller, Los Angeles Rams

S Jeremy Chinn, Carolina Panthers

WR K.J. Osborn, Minnesota Vikings

OT Yosh Nijman, Green Bay Packers

OG Jon Runyan, Green Bay Packers

K Ka'imi Fairbairn, Houston Texans

S Geno Stone, Baltimore Ravens

LB Shaquil Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TE Noah Fant, Seattle Seahawks

EDGE Leonard Floyd, Buffalo Bills

LB Willie Gay, Kansas City Chiefs

RB D'Andre Switft, Philadelphia Eagles

LB Josey Jewell, Denver Broncos

CB Keisean Nixon, Green Bay Packers

QB Russell Wilson, Denver Broncos

WR Odell Beckham Jr., Baltimore Ravens

RB Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers

S Jordan Whitehead, New York Jets

RB J.K. Dobbins, Baltimore Ravens

EDGE Brandon Graham, Philadelphia Eagles

WR Tyler Boyd, Cincinnati Bengals

QB Jameis Winston, New Orleans Saints

OT Josh Jones, Houston Texans

S Alohi Gilman, Los Angeles Chargers

QB Gardner Minshew, Indianapolis Colts

QB Tyrod Taylor, New York Giants

S Micah Hyde, Buffalo Bills

DT Teair Tart, Tennessee Titans

EDGE Anfernee Jennings, New England Patriots

LB Blake Cashman, Houston Texans

DT DaQuan Jones, Buffalo Bills

OG Andrus Peat, New Orleans Saints

CB Ahkello Witherspoon, Los Angeles Rams

DE Emmanuel Ogbah, Miami Dolphins

RB Devin Singletary, Houston Texans

OT Donovan Smith, Kansas City Chiefs

WR Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints
The outside linebacker market feels like one the Ravens could play in. There are a lot of talented players out there, which means Baltimore could find a bargain early on or still have alluring options in the second or third wave. Multiple free agents also have ties to Chuck Smith.
The guard market is thin and expensive. John Simpson is ranked asNFL.com's fourth-best on the market. Kevin Dotson, who is ranked No. 6, already got a three-year, $48 million extension. Kevin Zeitler is ranked as the 10th-best interior lineman. A low-cost veteran guard seems right but might be hard to find.
It wouldn't surprise me if the Ravens wait until after the draft to make a move at guard. They have Ben Cleveland, Sala Aumavae-Laulu and Andrew Vorhees and will probably draft another guard considering the strength of the position. Patrick Mekari provides a safety net. Baltimore can wait and see.
The Ravens will not sign or trade for one of the big-name wide receivers. You can scratch that off your list right now. If you think guards are expensive, the receiver deals will make you blush. The Ravens will add via the well-stocked draft and maybe a summer veteran.