The Baltimore Ravens will have many key personnel decisions to make with the roster when the 2025 season concludes for them. One player on the roster who could potentially gain interest in free agency this offseason is tight end Isaiah Likely.
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Oct 26, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) runs with the ball after making a catch as Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) attempts a tackle in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
He has played a huge role in this Ravens offense over the last couple of seasons. If Baltimore were to lose him in free agency, there is no doubt that it would be a huge loss for this offense and a gain for another team.
ESPN Insider Believes That Baltimore Ravens Tight End Isaiah Likely Could Be Franchise Tagged This Offseason
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Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) on the sidelines against the Baltimore Ravens during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Jeremy Fowler of espn.com reported about what is going to happen with Likely this offseason in free agency. He believes that the franchise tag could no doubt be in play for the Ravens. Fowler said,
“Several team executives anticipate Likely doing very well in free agency because he can serve as a matchup problem who can separate from coverage. Part of the equation: The tight end franchise tag in 2026 is very reasonable ($15.8 million). Some people I’ve talked to inside the league would not be surprised if Baltimore tags him, especially with its top three tight ends hitting free agency.”
There were rumors before the trade deadline that the Ravens would trade tight Mark Andrews to prioritize Likely for the long-term. This is a chance that Baltimore could still move on from Andrews this offseason and keep Likely.
He has only played in six games this season for the 4-5 Ravens. Likely has caught 10 passes for 103 yards receiving and zero touchdowns, along with averaging 10.3 yards per reception. He has been targeted 14 times this season. Injuries have been a big part of Baltimore this season. He is only 25 years old. It would be a mistake for this franchise to not bring him back for another season after this.
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