### **Ravens Earn High Grade for First Three Days of Free Agency**
General Manager Eric DeCosta has proved true to his word when he said three weeks ago that the Ravens weren't going to "make a lot of splashes" in free agency and would stick to their "right player, right price" mantra.
However, just because they haven't made a flurry of splashy moves doesn't mean the Ravens haven't prospered this week.
[CBS Sports](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2025-nfl-free-agency-team-by-team-grades-bears-patriots-vikings-commanders-earn-top-marks-through-3-days/) graded each team after the first three days of free agency, and the Ravens earned a B. Only six teams had a higher mark.
The Ravens made their most impactful move days before the start of free agency by re-signing Pro Bowl left tackle Ronnie Stanley to a three-year deal reportedly worth $60 million.
"For a minute, it looked like Ronnie Stanley was going to hit the open market, creating an even tougher avenue for the Ravens to retain him," CBS Sports' Tyler Sullivan, Garrett Podell, and Jordan Dajani wrote. "However, the club was able to strike a deal with the star left tackle before the negotiating window opened up, which was a major win for the Baltimore front office.
"The team did lose versatile offensive lineman Patrick Mekari and cornerback Brandon Stephens, but being able to keep Lamar Jackson's blindside protected makes those departures sting a bit less."
The Ravens' biggest outside free-agent signing thus far is a significant one, as they reportedly agreed to terms with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million. The five-time Pro Bowler is a strong complement to young receivers Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.
"Hopkins is an interesting addition to the Ravens' receivers room," Sullivan, Podell, and Dajani wrote. "He's not the same All-Pro player he once was, but he's absolutely reliable."