In need of improvements at the guard spot, the Ravens are turning to a familiar face. John Simpson is on his way back to Baltimore.
An agreement has been reached on a three-year, $30MM deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Simpson served as a starter with the Ravens in 2023 before doing the same as a member of the Jets for the past two years. He will be counted on to again operate as a first-team staple during his second Baltimore stint.
Following a Raiders tenure that saw him alternating between the starting lineup and the bench, Simpson emerged as a true starter during his one-year stop in Baltimore in 2023. He started all 17 games that season, grading out 49th among 79 qualifiers on Pro Football Focus’ positional rankings.
While that grade would signal he’s more of a situational player, it was still enough to earn him a two-year contract from the Jets in 2024. He outperformed his deal during his first season in New York, finishing the year ranked 11th among 77 qualifiers. However, his production took a step back in 2025, with PFF dropping him to 51st among 79 qualifiers. He was especially punished for penalties, where he tallied 11 flags for 106 yards.
Still, he should represent some veteran dependability for the Ravens. Considering the investment, Simpson will likely slide into his familiar spot at left guard, meaning Andrew Vorhees and Emery Jones Jr. could be left to battle for the RG job.
Adam La Rose contributed to this post.
Not bad for a perfectly solid guard, something the Ravens badly needed.
I hope the Jets are bringing back AVT and that he can be healthy.
Same, though I try not to hold out too much hope about the latter.