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Entering the 2026 NFL offseason, the Baltimore Ravens are going to be an interesting team to keep an eye on.
Prior to the start of the 2025 season, the Ravens were widely expected to be one of the top teams in the NFL. Many had projected them to win the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, that is nothing close to how the season turned out.
When all was said and done, Baltimore lost its final regular season game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and missed the playoffs.
Now, there is a new sense of urgency surrounding the Ravens. John Harbaugh was relieved of his duties as head coach and was replaced by Jesse Minter. Baltimore means business and fans should expect to see the front office be aggressive this offseason.
Keeping that in mind, the Ravens have received a warning about avoiding one free agency target they have been linked to.
Baltimore Ravens Receive Warning About Potential Free Agency Target
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout Mike Evans is going to hit the free agency market. There is a growing belief that he will target signing with a different team this offseason.
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Baltimore could use some help at the wide receiver position. Evans has been linked as a potential target when free agency opens up.
While the idea of signing Evans is intriguing, Anthony Miller of Baltimore Ravens on SI doesn’t like the idea. He warned the Ravens about making the move and even suggested an alternative route that would be a better option.
“Baltimore needs to be aggressive in who they target as another starting receiver, but the Ravens need to be smart about where they put their time,” Miller wrote. “A call to Philadelphia would be better than spending days trying to persuade Evans to bolt Tampa Bay for Baltimore.”
Miller also warned Baltimore that Evans is starting to slow down and that the last thing the team needs is another aging wide receiver.
“Despite all his 1,000-yard seasons, Evans has shown signs of slowing down and is starting to work through injuries. Baltimore needs receivers who are available, as they had their fair share of injuries last year and would like to avoid that again.”
Does Mike Evans Make Sense for the Ravens?
The warning rings true. Evans is now 32 years old and dealt with injury issues throughout the entire 2025 NFL season.
When all was said and done last year, Evans played in just eight games for Tampa Bay. He caught 30 passes for 368 yards and three touchdowns.
Back in 2024, Evans racked up 74 receptions for 1,004 yards and 11 touchdowns in 14 games. He’s still capable of being a playmaker, but there is no question that age is becoming a factor for the veteran star wideout.
If the other options, such as A.J. Brown, end up going elsewhere, the Ravens should consider adding Evans. However, he should not be their number one priority entering free agency.