Ravens' $36 million gamble is unraveling quicker than anyone expected

Houston Texans v Baltimore Ravens - NFL 2025 | Michael Owens/GettyImagesThe Baltimore Ravens had a polarizing offseason. Heading into the 2025 regular season, they lost minimal talent but also did not make many improvements. They could not afford to make any blockbuster moves, but they had enough money to shore up critical areas, and in many eyes, they failed to do that. Regardless, they appeared to have a Super Bowl-contending roster this year.

That has been far from the case, as at 6-6, they are fighting for their playoff lives every week. Still, some of their offseason moves are paying dividends and keeping their 2025 campaign alive. The extension of safety Kyle Hamilton pays off every…