Ravens Sign DeAndre Hopkins To Boost Wide Receiver Corps

The Baltimore Ravens have strengthened their offense for the 2025 season by acquiring veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, whose contested-catch skills are expected to diversify the receiving corps and increase the use of three-wide receiver personnel sets. Hopkins' arrival complements the talented duo of Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, allowing offensive coordinator Todd Monken to unleash a more explosive and varied passing attack. Lamar Jackson, named the NFL’s best player heading into the 2025-26 season by PFSN, led the league with 45 passing touchdowns and has matured significantly as a passer, despite lacking elite weapons prior to Hopkins' addition. The Ravens aim to leverage this offensive evolution to finally overcome playoff hurdles and contend with top teams like the Kansas City Chiefs. On defense, the addition of veteran coach Chuck Pagano and young talent, including Jaire Alexander, could elevate the team's performance. Baltimore also maintains continuity with key offensive players like Derrick Henry and Rashod Bateman, while developing new talent on the offensive line following the departure of Patrick Mekari.