NFL Analysis
2/13/25
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2025 NFL Free Agency: 5 Best Fits For Baltimore Ravens OL Ronnie Stanley
While playmakers like Tee Higgins and Chris Godwin steal the spotlight in the 2025 free agent class, there are still extremely solid players at more "boring" positions, like offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley hitting the open market.
At 30 years old, Stanley is a two-time Pro Bowler and a first-team All-Pro in 2019. The sixth overall pick in 2016, he's been an extremely solid tackle when healthy and played a key role in protecting Lamar Jackson and paving the way for Derrick Henry in the run game this past season.
The 33rd Team's Dan Pizzuta has Stanley as the seventh-best free agent available this offseason. While he is older, Stanley could be seeking a premium long-term deal given how valuable left tackles are in today's league, making him a coveted piece for teams with the cap space and positional need.
Let's dive into a few teams that make the most sense for Stanley.
Ronnie Stanley Landing Spots
Baltimore Ravens 
As a franchise staple for the Ravens, general manager Eric DeCosta will likely prioritize keeping Stanley in Baltimore.
Unfortunately, that's easier said than done for the Ravens. They currently have less than $6 million in cap space, and the majority of that space will go to signing rookies after the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Ravens can still make some cap-saving moves to bring Stanley back. Whether it's contract restructures or outright cap casualties, DeCosta and his front office can find ways to clear enough cap space to bring back key free agents like Stanley.
Even if that's the case, the Ravens also need Stanley to want to stay in Baltimore and potentially be willing to take a hometown discount to stay with the team that drafted him.
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots found their long-term answer at quarterback in Drake Maye. Now, they just need to do everything they can to protect him.
Maye was sacked 34 times despite playing in 13 games and suffered a concussion in his first season. They ranked 31st in pass block win rate, and their only reliable offensive lineman, David Andrews, suffered a season-ending injury in September.
Stanley would be an instant upgrade over Vederian Lowe, who has allowed 11 sacks and 71 pressures over the last two seasons. The Patriots have $120 million in cap space, more than $30 million more than second place in the league, so they could offer Stanley a long-term deal that could beat out any of the competition to get Maye a reliable left tackle.
Tennessee Titans
No matter who was playing quarterback for the Titans last year, they were constantly throwing while under pressure.
The Titans allowed a combined 208 pressures and 37 sacks this past season. Nicholas Petit-Frere struggled mightily, allowing 41 pressures and 10 sacks. First-round tackle JC Latham didn't fare much better but could benefit by flipping from left tackle to either right tackle or guard, where he played in college.
Regardless of who plays where, the Titans need an upgrade at left tackle, especially if they plan on taking a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick. They have $44 million in cap space to work with, and a large portion of that should go toward upgrading the offensive line.
Stanley should be the top priority on Tennessee's wish list for free agency to protect whoever plays quarterback in 2025.
Washington Commanders
If Stanley wants to keep playing for a contender, and the Ravens can't afford to keep him, then the Washington Commanders made a lot of sense.
An upgrade at left tackle is needed for Washington, even with Jayden Daniels being so elusive and dynamic as a dual-threat quarterback. Brandon Coleman struggled to protect Daniels' blind side, allowing 41 pressures and 10 sacks over the course of the season.
Now, with Samuel Cosmi potentially out for most (if not all) of the 2025 season, the offensive line is an even bigger priority for Washington as the Commanders try to protect their most valuable asset in Daniels.
Not only could the Commanders afford to sign Stanley, but they could make a run at another one or two offensive linemen with over $75 million in cap space to work with.
Las Vegas Raiders
If the Raiders are planning on making a run at a big-name quarterback this offseason, they need to surround him with a strong offensive line.
The Raiders actually did an impressive job finding OL value in the 2024 NFL Draft, finding a pair of starting-caliber players in Jackson Powers-Johnson and DJ Glaze. Kolton Miller has been a mainstay at left tackle, but it might be time to find his replacement as he enters the final year of his contract coming off of one of his worst years as a pro, allowing 38 pressures and seven sacks.
Stanley could come in on a long-term deal and be a significant upgrade at left tackle, protecting the blind side of whoever ends up being the Raiders' next quarterback.
That's all dependent on how the new front office and coaching staff feel about Kolton Miller, but with $92 million in cap space to spend, a reliable starter like Stanley could be a great piece on that offensive line.
