Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta was clear about his team-building priorities when the offseason began. He acknowledged the need to solidify the offensive line and resuscitate the pass rush. There were other needs, but those two stood out.DeCosta signed pass rusher Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million deal after the team backed out of a Maxx Crosby trade due to concerns about his knee; used a second-round pick on outside linebacker Zion Young; and brought back defensive end Calais Campbell, who has 117 career sacks.The Ravens drafted Penn State guard Vega Ioane, considered by some to be the best offensive lineman in the draft, with their first-round pick and made free-agent guard John Simpson their second-biggest free-agent expenditure.At least on paper, the Ravens look improved in both areas. How about the rest of the roster? With the start of training camp about three weeks away, this is a good time to ponder where the Ravens look better, worse and about the same from last year.Who will be at center for the Ravens?Jeff Zrebiec and Madison EadesBetterOffensive lineIn: John Simpson (free agent), Danny Pinter (FA), Jovaughn Gwyn (FA), Vega Ioane (first-round pick), Evan Beerntsen (seventh-round pick), Nick Dawkins (undrafted free agent), Diego Pounds (UDFA)Returning: Ronnie Stanley, Roger Rosengarten, Andrew Vorhees, Carson Vinson, Emery Jones Jr., Corey Bullock, Jared Penning, Gerad LichtenhanOut: Tyler Linderbaum (Las Vegas Raiders), Daniel Faalele (New York Giants), Joseph Noteboom (FA)Reasons for confidence: Baltimore upgraded both guard spots. The Ravens have selected five offensive linemen over the past two drafts, and that, along with the signings of Simpson, Pinter and Gwyn, gives them depth and versatility. New offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford has a well-earned reputation for developing players.Reasons for concern: The Ravens’ top three candidates to replace Linderbaum, one of the game’s best centers, have combined for 10 career starts, all by Pinter. Stanley is 32, and his ability to stay healthy is always in question. Rosengarten did not make the expected second-year jump last year.Outlook: There’s concern about the identity of the team’s starting center, but even solid play there should be enough, given the moves the Ravens made at both guard spots. The Ravens still have time to bring in a better starting option than Pinter, Gwyn or Bullock. Ledford is regarded as one of the top offensive line coaches in the NFL, and the Ravens have enough talent and depth to expect a significantly improved group.Outside linebackerTavius Robinson, right, is solid against the run, and the Ravens are banking on Trey Hendrickson, left, performing at a high level this season. (Nick Wass / Associated Press)In: Trey Hendrickson (FA), Zion Young (second-round pick), Ethan Burke (UDFA)Returning: Mike Green, Tavius Robinson, Adisa Isaac, Kaimon RuckerOut: Kyle Van Noy (FA), Dre’Mont Jones (New England Patriots), David Ojabo (Miami Dolphins)Reasons for confidence: Hendrickson has 81 career sacks. When healthy, he has been one of the league’s most disruptive pass rushers. Green has worked hard to add more diversity and explosiveness to his repertoire. New head coach Jesse Minter’s defensive scheme should put edge rushers in position to thrive.Reasons for concern: Baltimore’s plan is highly dependent on Hendrickson’s performing at a high level. He’s 31 and played in only seven games last year because of a hip injury. Robinson is solid against the run, and Young should be as well, but the Ravens need at least one of them to be a consistent pass-rush threat. Isaac has no sacks in two injury-marred seasons. Depth could become an issue.Outlook: You could make a case that the Ravens still have one more move to make, and a few accomplished edge rushers are still available. Hendrickson, though, should add a lot of juice. The Ravens are excited about Green’s development, and it would be foolish to discount the influence of Minter and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.SafetyIn: Jaylinn Hawkins (FA), K’Von Wallace (FA), Silas Walters (UDFA), Jahquez Robinson (UDFA)Returning: Kyle Hamilton, Malaki Starks, Keondre JacksonOut: Ar’Darius Washington (Giants), Alohi Gilman (Kansas City Chiefs)Reasons for confidence: Hamilton is arguably the best player in the league at his position, and he covers for so many things. Starks is a breakout candidate following an uneven rookie year. To have a guy like Hawkins, who is coming off a strong year in New England, as the No. 3 safety feels like a coup.Reasons for concern: It feels like only the nagging injuries Hamilton has had a hard time avoiding can slow him down. The Ravens will be in three-safety looks a lot, so they are depending on Hawkins to quickly find his footing with a new organization.Outlook: Minter has gotten a lot out of his defensive backs wherever he’s been. Gilman and Washington had their moments for the Ravens last year, but the combination of defensive coaching changes, Starks being a year older and the addition of Hawkins should add up to one of the team’s strongest position groups.WorseSpecialistsIn: P Ryan Eckley (sixth-round pick), P Luke Elzinga (FA)Returning: K Tyler Loop, LS Nick MooreOut: P Jordan Stout (Giants)Reasons for confidence: In Randy Brown, the Ravens have one of the top kicking gurus in football. Eckley punted well this offseason, and Loop didn’t show any scar tissue from his season-ending miss last year.Reasons for concern: Stout was a Pro Bowl punter last year, and the Ravens believe he’s also one of the top holders in football. His departure could impact them in both kicking games. Loop will be scrutinized more this training camp than any player except Jackson.Outlook: Baltimore is taking a leap of faith by not bringing in roster competition for Loop and replacing Stout with a rookie. The Ravens have done a fine job developing specialists. They’ve earned the benefit of the doubt here.Tight endIn: Durham Smythe (FA), Matt Hibner (fourth-round pick), Josh Cuevas (fifth-round pick), Ty Pezza (UDFA)Returning: Mark Andrews, Lucas ScottOut: Isaiah Likely (Giants), Charlie Kolar (Los Angeles Chargers), Patrick Ricard (Giants)Reasons for confidence: Quarterback Lamar Jackson loves getting his tight ends involved. The Ravens have drafted and developed tight ends about as well as or better than any other position. Andrews and Smythe can serve as the primary pass catcher and blocker at the position and also provide leadership.Reasons for concern: Likely’s and Kolar’s skill sets and contributions will be tough to replicate. Likely, in particular, had strong chemistry with Jackson and was a big-play threat. Andrews turns 31 in September and is coming off a season in which his production dropped significantly.Outlook: Being less tight-end reliant is not a bad thing for the Ravens. They have a nice mix of experience, talent and youth at the position. Still, Likely and Kolar were established players with defined roles. The Ravens need Hibner or Cuevas, if not both, to grow up fast.Wide receiverIn: Xavier Guillory (FA), Ja’Kobi Lane (third-round pick), Elijah Sarratt (fourth-round pick), Cortez Braham Jr. (UDFA), Octavian Smith Jr. (UDFA)Returning: Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester, Dayton Wade, Cornelius JohnsonOut: DeAndre Hopkins (FA), Tylan Wallace (Cleveland Browns)Reasons for confidence: Flowers is well on his way to becoming the Ravens’ best homegrown receiver. Though Bateman has plenty to prove, he should benefit from a new offensive staff. Walker and Wester have had strong offseasons and look ready to push for more playing time.Reasons for concern: The Ravens have no proven options beyond Flowers and Bateman, and the latter is coming off an injury-plagued, 19-catch season. Lane and Sarratt look the part, but young middle-round receivers typically take a while before contributing in Baltimore.Outlook: It’s not that the Ravens lost a ton at the position. Hopkins is a future Hall of Famer, but he had two catches or fewer in 16 of 17 games last year, and Wallace was used more as a blocker on the perimeter than as a pass catcher. That the Ravens never replaced either with a veteran puts a ton of pressure on the younger receivers. That hasn’t been a great recipe historically in Baltimore. The good news is there’s enough on the free-agent market for the Ravens to make an addition if they are worried about depth.About the sameCornerbackMarlon Humphrey was one of the most picked-on corners in the league last season. Can he bounce back and regain his Pro Bowl form? (Kayla Wolf / Imagn Images)In: Chandler Rivers (fifth-round pick), Lardarius Webb Jr. (UDFA), Matthew McDoom (UDFA)Returning: Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa Jr., Keyon Martin, Bilhal Kone, Robert Longerbeam, Amani Oruwariye, Marquise RobinsonReasons for confidence: The Ravens return everybody and added Rivers, a rookie who should contribute. Wiggins had offseason surgery and has indicated in interviews that he’s fully healthy for the first time since he’s been in the NFL. Tampa had a strong offseason and is one of several young corners who could earn expanded roles.Reasons for concern: This group did not play well last season, and now Humphrey, one of the most picked-on corners in the league in 2025, is a year older. The Ravens have several corners who either are coming off significant injuries or have struggled to stay healthy throughout their careers.Outlook: So much of this group’s outlook hinges on whether Humphrey can bounce back and regain his Pro Bowl form. If he can, the Ravens have enough versatile young talent and experience to suggest they are in good shape at the position. The Ravens seem to be banking on a Humphrey bounce-back, as they made no veteran additions.Defensive lineIn: Calais Campbell (FA), Rayshaun Benny (seventh-round pick), Aaron Graves (UDFA), Dion Wilson Jr. (UDFA)Returning: Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, John Jenkins, Broderick Washington Jr., Aeneas Peebles, C.J. Okoye, David OlajigaOut: Brent Urban (FA), Taven Bryan (FA), Josh Tupou (Giants)Reasons for confidence: If Madubuike is back from the neck injury that prematurely ended his 2025 season and spurred questions about his future, the Ravens can feature a starting group of Madubuike, Jones and Campbell with decent depth behind them. Jones is an ascending player. Campbell brings so much to the table on the field and in the locker room.Reasons for concern: Madubuike had surgery in April, so even if he gets cleared to return, how long will it take to get him back on the field and how effective will he be? Whether it’s Peebles, Okoye or Benny, the Ravens need at least one of the young interior guys to earn a rotation spot.Outlook: If it was certain that Madubuike would not only return but also quickly regain his Pro Bowl form, this position would be significantly improved. However, there are no guarantees. The depth should be improved, and there’s a nice mix of experience and youth. Madubuike’s uncertain status, though, keeps an asterisk on this position.Inside linebackerIn: Dominic DeLuca (UDFA), Reid Williford (UDFA)Returning: Roquan Smith, Teddye Buchanan, Trenton Simpson, Jay Higgins IV, Carl Jones Jr.Out: Jake Hummel (Houston Texans), Chandler Martin (Philadelphia Eagles), William Kwenkeu (FA)Reasons for confidence: Smith is a proud player and has acknowledged his motivation to rebound from a subpar 2025 season. Despite sustaining a significant knee injury last December, Buchanan has beaten all return projections, and the Ravens expect him to be ready for training camp. Simpson improved last season.Reasons for concern: Anytime an older player like Smith struggles over the course of a season, there are legitimate questions about whether it’s an indication of a career decline. Simpson has struggled to earn and keep a starting role, and Buchanan is coming off a major injury.Outlook: The Ravens did virtually nothing here, and they also didn’t lose a lot. Hummel played just 33 defensive snaps. Baltimore probably won’t have two inside linebackers on the field regularly, so it should be fine with its current options.QuarterbackIn: Skylar Thompson (FA), Joe Fagnano (UDFA), Diego Pavia (UDFA)Returning: Lamar Jackson, Tyler HuntleyOut: Cooper Rush (FA)Reasons for confidence: Jackson has been fully engaged this offseason and has seemingly hit it off with the new coaching staff. He’s primed for a big year as long as he stays healthy. Huntley helped the Ravens win two big games against playoff-bound teams last season and has earned trust as Jackson’s primary backup.Reasons for concern: Until Jackson’s contract situation is settled, every game will be treated as a referendum on his future in Baltimore. The Ravens prefer keeping only two quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. Fagnano and Pavia have to convince them they are worthy of a spot on the practice squad.Outlook: Moving on from Rush this offseason was one of the easiest decisions DeCosta had to make. If Jackson misses an extended stretch of games, the Ravens are in big trouble. They should have confidence in Huntley to keep them afloat in short-term situations.Running backIn: Adam Randall (fifth-round pick), Elijah Tau-Tolliver (UDFA), Dontae McMillan (UDFA)Returning: Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Rasheen AliOut: Keaton Mitchell (Chargers)Reasons for confidence: Amid a tumultuous year for the offense, Henry rushed for 1,595 yards and 16 touchdowns. Hill is a good complementary back whose strong pass-catching and pass-protection skills fit in Declan Doyle’s offense. An improved offensive line should mean an improved run game.Reasons for concern: Henry is 32, so he’ll slow down at some point, right? Mitchell’s usage last year was head-scratching, but his game-breaking speed will be missed. Ali has never gotten the opportunity to establish himself as a reliable offensive piece, and Randall is relatively new to the position.Outlook: There’s been talk about adding a veteran back, but Doyle was part of a Chicago Bears offense last year that relied almost exclusively on two ball carriers. The third and fourth running back spots will likely influence special teams more than the offense. It would have been interesting to see how a new offensive staff utilized Mitchell’s skill set.