Overview

• Baltimore Ravens have signed 35-year-old nose tackle John Jenkins to a one-year contract to strengthen their defensive line.
• Jenkins, a 12-year NFL veteran, recorded 61 tackles in 2023 and 46 tackles in 2024 while playing a career-high 609 snaps for the Las Vegas Raiders last season.
• The signing follows the retirement of former starter Michael Pierce and the Ravens' decision not to re-sign Brent Urban, leaving a need for interior bulk.
• Jenkins will join a rotation featuring Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, and Broderick Washington, alongside rookie sixth-round pick Aeneas Peebles, who is projected as a backfield penetrator.
• The move reflects Baltimore’s strategic offseason approach to maintain their top-ranked 2024 run defense by balancing experienced additions and young talent.