49ers crack top five after 2026 free agency frenzy; Ravens, Chiefs back on the rise

Well, it’s been nothing short of a fascinating start to the offseason for the Ravens, with the failed Maxx Crosby trade (and subsequent Trey Hendrickson signing) dominating the early news cycle in free agency. Prior to that, the Ravens lost a slew of players in free agency, including Pro Bowl C Tyler Linderbaum, who has clearly been their best offensive lineman in the past few years, especially in the run game. I’m still chewing on everything they’ve done and had done to them so far. Right now, it’s OK, even if I think it’s pretty clear that Baltimore’s roster isn’t in as good of shape, top to bottom, as it was a few years ago. That said, it’s still a roster that should produce a serious contender in 2026. And like I said in the intro, this is a grand reshuffling with an eye toward next fall, thus explaining the Ravens’ rise in this rundown.