The Baltimore Ravens bolster their 2025 Super Bowl hopes by signing DeAndre Hopkins and Jaire Alexander. See how these savvy deals make their defense elite.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Just when you thought the AFC North couldn't get any tougher, the Baltimore Ravens have once again worked their front-office magic. On Wednesday, the buzz around Baltimore hit a new level with reports highlighting the team's savvy offseason acquisitions of receiver DeAndre Hopkins and cornerback Jaire Alexander, two moves that signal the Ravens are all-in on a championship run in 2025.
The Baltimore Ravens will field a top 10 defense in the 2025 NFL season.
The Ravens have a knack for finding value, and this offseason is no exception. A season preview published today threw the spotlight on two of the team's biggest gets: five-time Pro Bowl WR DeAndre Hopkins and two-time Pro Bowl CB Jaire Alexander. What's stunning are the terms. Hopkins, who brings his legendary hands to his fifth NFL team, signed a one-year, $5 million deal. Alexander, a true shutdown corner fresh off a 2024 season with two interceptions in Green Bay, joined on a one-year, $4 million contract. These aren't just depth pieces; they are proven, elite talents on team-friendly 'prove-it' deals, adding incredible firepower on both sides of the ball.
The addition of Jaire Alexander is already sending ripples through the league, and experts are taking notice. ESPN's Mina Kimes officially put the league on notice Wednesday, predicting the Ravens will boast a top-10 defense this season. It's not hard to see why. Pairing a ballhawk like Alexander, who had a pick-six last year, with the existing talent in the secondary and a ferocious front seven makes this unit legitimately terrifying. The Ravens' defensive identity has always been their calling card, and with Alexander locking down one side of the field, they are poised to reclaim their spot among the NFL's most feared defenses.
Want to see Hopkins snagging passes and Alexander locking down receivers in person? Now's your chance. The Ravens officially opened ticket claiming today, July 16, for the team's annual stadium practice at M&T Bank Stadium, set for August 3. Fans can grab their free tickets on the team's website or mobile app. This is just one part of a packed training camp schedule, which kicks off with the first full-team practice on July 23. With 16 open practices at the Under Armour Performance Center, including a joint session with the Colts and special themed days, there will be plenty of opportunities to get a first look at the 2025 squad.
The pieces are falling into place. With shrewd veteran signings bolstering an already talented roster and sky-high expectations for the defense, the 2025 season feels different. The countdown is officially on. As training camp approaches on July 23, all eyes will be on Baltimore to see if these bold moves are the final ingredients for another run at the Lombardi Trophy. Get ready, Ravens Flock, it's going to be an exciting ride.
