Two Veteran Stars at Risk of Being Cut After Ravens Minicamp

Baltimore, MD — The Baltimore Ravens may be approaching a pair of uncomfortable decisions as minicamp wraps and the road to training camp sharpens into focus. According to recent reports, two veteran players — defensive end Brent Urban and safety Ar’Darius Washington — are officially on the roster bubble and facing mounting pressure to retain their spots in a loaded Ravens depth chart.

Brent Urban, a longtime fixture on Baltimore’s defensive line and a respected locker room leader, finds himself in an unusual position this offseason. The Ravens’ front office made major investments in youth along the defensive front, including breakout hopefuls like Travis Jones and rookie Adisa Isaac. Urban’s limited role last year combined with the team's desire to build a faster, more aggressive pass rush could make the 33-year-old expendable. “Urban’s leadership is invaluable, but this league is about production and upside,” one Ravens insider noted.

Meanwhile, Ar’Darius Washington is fighting a numbers game in the secondary. Despite showing flashes in 2023, his inconsistency and injury history have opened the door for younger talents such as rookie cornerback TJ Tampa and second-year safety Jaquan Amos to steal reps. Defensive coordinator Zach Orr has emphasized speed and versatility in his schemes, and Washington’s limitations in deep coverage have become more glaring. “Washington’s instincts are NFL-caliber, but can he stay healthy and make the leap? That’s the million-dollar question,” said a Ravens beat reporter.

The situation is made even more urgent by the Ravens’ Super Bowl aspirations. With every roster spot needing to contribute meaningfully, sentimental loyalty may not be enough to protect veterans from being overtaken by hungry young prospects.

While no official decisions have been made, the writing may already be on the wall. As one AFC executive put it bluntly: “Baltimore doesn’t keep players because of what they’ve done — they keep you for what you’re doing right now.”

If Urban and Washington want to remain in purple and black come September, the time to make their statement is now. Because in the NFL, past contributions don’t guarantee future security — especially not on a championship-caliber team.