### **NFL Executives Offer Unfiltered Thoughts on Ravens' Free-Agency Moves**
We've reached the point in free agency where deals continue to trickle in, but the most impactful moves were made weeks ago.
[The Athletic’s Mike Sando](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6194650/2025/04/02/nfl-free-agency-2025-afc-execs-best-worst/) checked in with NFL executives for their "unfiltered" thoughts on what has (and hasn't) transpired for each team in free agency.
The Ravens, who are tight against the salary cap, stuck to their "right player, right price" mantra as expected. Sando noted that Baltimore ranks 32nd in average per-year salary added in free agency ($10.6 million) and 14th in APY salary lost ($37.5 million).
"They went through a lot of change last offseason," an executive said. "If they could minimize change this offseason, that is probably a plus. And it looks like they did that."
The biggest splash the Ravens made was re-signing Pro Bowl left tackle Ronnie Stanley to a three-year contract extension. Their most notable outside addition was five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
"I like the fact that they kept their guy (Stanley)," another executive said. "He's had some injuries, but he still is a good player. D-Hop, that doesn't do anything for me."
Hopkins had a 1,000-yard season as recently as 2023 and his tape from last season showed he is still adept at making contested catches.