30 Most Important Ravens of 2026: No. 30 QB Tyler Huntley
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The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for the 2026 NFL season, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization, including a complete overhaul of the coaching staff. Several players, coaches, and front-office members are crucial to the team’s success this season.
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Every day from now until the start of training camp, we’re counting down our 30 Most Important Ravens for the 2026 season. We’ll recap their 2025 season, look ahead to 2026, and tackle the most significant question facing them this year.
First up is backup QB Tyler Huntley, a player capable of leading the Ravens to victories if Lamar Jackson is forced to miss time.
Background
Position: QBAge: 28Experience: 7th NFL season2026 cap hit: $2.15 million
Huntley opens the Ravens’ list of the 30 most important players for 2026, landing at No. 30 because of the stability he provides behind Lamar Jackson. Baltimore brought Huntley back on a two-year deal after he returned to the franchise in 2025, giving the Ravens a backup quarterback who already understands the organization, the expectations, and the unique demands of operating an offense built around Jackson’s rare skill set.
The Ravens are entering a critical offensive transition under coordinator Declan Doyle, and the quarterback room needs continuity as the team works through changes at center, integrates young wide receivers Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt, and builds around a championship-caliber core that includes Jackson, Derrick Henry, Mark Andrews, Zay Flowers, and Rashod Bateman.
2025 recap
Huntley appeared in five games for Baltimore in 2025 and completed 52 of 67 passes for 426 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions, finishing with a 103.1 passer rating. His role was limited, but his efficiency reinforced why the Ravens were comfortable bringing him back as Jackson’s backup.
2026 outlook
Huntley’s 2026 role is straightforward: remain ready, support Jackson, and give Baltimore a credible emergency option if the MVP quarterback misses time. No backup can fully replicate Jackson’s explosiveness, arm talent, rushing ability, or command of the offense, but Huntley’s mobility makes him a more natural fit than a traditional pocket passer would be in Baltimore’s system.
That matters even more as Doyle takes over the offense. The Ravens want more explosiveness, more answers in the passing game, and better week-to-week rhythm, but their identity will still be tied to Jackson’s ability to stress defenses with his arm and legs. Huntley allows Baltimore to keep some of those concepts alive if needed, even if the offense would become more conservative.
Huntley also gives the Ravens an experienced practice and preseason quarterback who can help evaluate young receivers, manage camp reps, and keep the offense moving when Jackson is not on the field. His importance is not flashy, which is why he starts at No. 30, but Baltimore’s season would look much different if it did not have a trusted No. 2 quarterback behind Jackson.
Biggest question: Can Tyler Huntley keep the Ravens steady if called upon?
The biggest question is whether Huntley can keep the Ravens afloat if Jackson misses a game or a short stretch of the season. Baltimore does not need Huntley to be a star, but it does need him to protect the football, make quick decisions, extend plays when necessary, and lean on the team’s running game, tight ends and defense.
30 Most Important Ravens of 2026
We’re counting down our 30 Most Important Ravens of 2026. Check back every day leading up to the start of training camp.
No. 30 Tyler Huntley
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