Baltimore,Su – May 4, 2025
The Baltimore Ravens doubled down on their offensive line rebuild, signing veteran tackle Joseph Noteboom to a one-year deal on Saturday, sources confirmed to ESPN. The move, hot on the heels of drafting three linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft, underscores Eric DeCosta’s push to fortify the trenches for a Super Bowl run.
Noteboom, a 29-year-old seven-year veteran, spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Rams, appearing in 71 games with 35 starts. A third-round pick in 2018 out of TCU, he was part of the Rams’ 2021 Super Bowl-winning squad, playing 15 games that season. “He’s battle-tested,” John Harbaugh said, per The Athletic. In 2024, injuries limited him to four starts, yielding a 60.0 PFF grade, ranking 76th among 140 tackles. His versatility at tackle and guard fills a void left by Patrick Mekari’s free-agency exit to Jacksonville.
The Ravens, 12-5 in 2024, prioritized line depth after losing Mekari and Josh Jones. Their draft added Emery Jones Jr. (third round), Carson Vinson (fifth round), and Garrett Dellinger (seventh round), but Noteboom’s experience makes him a prime candidate for the swing tackle role behind Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten. “Depth wins championships,” analyst Jeff Zrebiec noted on ESPN, citing Baltimore’s injury-riddled 2024 line.
Noteboom’s injury history—an Achilles tear in 2022 and an ankle issue in 2024—raises concerns, but his 6’5”, 300-pound frame and agility shine in run-blocking. The Ravens see him as a plug-and-play backup, with Jones Jr. potentially shifting to guard. DeCosta’s 10 remaining picks offer flexibility to tweak the roster further.
