BALTIMORE — Eric DeCosta isn’t wasting any time. Just days after shocking the NFL by sending two first-round picks to Las Vegas for edge rusher Maxx Crosby, the Baltimore Ravens secured the most critical insurance policy in football. Tyler “Snoop” Huntley agreed to a two-year contract extension worth up to $11 million, keeping him firmly planted behind Lamar Jackson.
Huntley earned every penny. When Jackson missed time early in the 2025 season, the offense completely stalled under Cooper Rush. Huntley stepped in, stopped the bleeding, and dragged the Ravens to a 2-0 record in his starts. He didn’t just manage the games; he attacked defenses efficiently, completing an absurd 77.6% of his passes and posting a career-high 103.1 passer rating without throwing a single interception.
The Value of Seamless Execution
Baltimore’s offense relies heavily on Jackson’s unique skill set. Plugging a traditional pocket passer into this system rarely ends well. Huntley brings the exact dual-threat capability the Ravens need to keep the playbook wide open. His base salary sits at a highly manageable $5 million, leaving plenty of room for performance incentives.
This deal gives the coaching staff exactly what they need: stability. Having a backup who inherently understands the timing, the option routes, and the sheer physicality of the Ravens’ scheme prevents the offense from crashing if Jackson takes a hard hit. You could almost feel the collective sigh of relief from the fanbase when the news broke.
“Snoop knows this system inside and out. When he steps in the huddle, the standard doesn’t drop. We don’t have to change who we are. He just goes out there and plays winning football.”
— Eric DeCosta, General Manager
Playoff Implications / What’s Next
Securing Huntley checks one major box, but DeCosta still faces a massive financial puzzle. Jackson carries a terrifying $74.5 million cap hit in 2026. The front office remains locked in intense negotiations to finalize an extension for the two-time MVP to spread that money out. Meanwhile, All-Pro center Tyler Linderbaum is actively testing the free-agent market, reportedly hunting for a contract in the neighborhood of $25 million annually, with the Las Vegas Raiders lurking as a massive threat.
The Huntley extension proves Baltimore understands its identity. They know injuries happen, and they refuse to let a twisted ankle derail a Super Bowl run. If Jackson’s contract gets smoothed out and Linderbaum returns to anchor the line, the Ravens instantly become the most dangerous team in the AFC.
