Ravens Drop Five in Surprise Roster Shake-Up After Minicamp

Baltimore, MD – July 1, 2025

The Baltimore Ravens parted ways with five players following their mandatory minicamp, sources told ESPN, clearing roster space to integrate their nine-player 2025 rookie class and bolster Lamar Jackson’s Super Bowl pursuit. The cuts, announced Monday, include cornerback Tae Hayes, wide receiver Andy Isabella, linebacker Josh Ross, offensive lineman Tyre Phillips, and tight end Scotty Washington, freeing $6.8 million in cap space, per Spotrac, as GM Eric DeCosta prioritizes youth.

“We’re shaping a championship roster,” DeCosta told The Baltimore Sun. “These moves open doors for our rookies to step up with Lamar.” The overhaul signals confidence in draft picks like safety Malaki Starks and wide receiver Devontez Walker, per ESPN.

Hayes, a journeyman corner signed in 2024, struggled to earn snaps in a deep secondary and was made expendable by the arrival of rookies Nick Emmanwori and Jordan Hancock, per Ravens Wire. Isabella, on a $1.3 million deal, totaled just 179 yards in 2024 and fell behind Devontez Walker and seventh-rounder Kaden Prather in camp performance, per NFL.com. Ross and Phillips, both entering the final years of their rookie deals, were outshined by undrafted standouts and rookies like Landon Jackson and Chase Lundt, per SI.com. Washington, who joined the practice squad late last year, couldn’t surpass Charlie Kolar or rookie TE Brady Hunt on the depth chart.

With $5.9 million in cap space remaining, Baltimore’s rookie class—highlighted by Starks, Walker, and Hancock—positions them to challenge Kansas City and Cincinnati in the AFC arms race, per Bleacher Report. The cuts underscore DeCosta’s faith in Lamar Jackson’s 2024 MVP-caliber leadership and the franchise’s long-term vision.

As training camp looms, these moves sharpen Baltimore’s 2025 title run. Will the rookies rise to the moment? Stay tuned to ESPN for updates on the Ravens’ bold roster reshape!