Following Charlie Kolar‘s departure to the Chargers, the Ravens have found their solution for a new blocking TE. According to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, the team has agreed to a deal with Durham Smythe.
The 2018 fourth-round pick spent the first seven seasons of his career in Miami. He showed some occasional flashes in their offense, including a run from 2020 through 2023 where he collected 110 catches for 1,060 yards. However, he was limited to nine catches in 2024 before getting cut by the Dolphins.
He caught on with the Bears, where he put up career-lows in catches (four) and receiving yards (25). The veteran also notably finished as Pro Football Focus’ lowest-graded tight end in 2025. However, Smythe continued a trend of being an above-average pass blocker, and he’s generally been serviceable in run blocking throughout his career.
He’ll be called on to play a similar role in Baltimore after Kolar left for a new gig. Smythe played under new Ravens OC Declan Doyle last year in Chicago, so there should be some familiarity with the offensive scheme. Of course, the Ravens also might not be done adding to the position. While Mark Andrews will be around for another season, the team watched as Isaiah Likely left for the Giants.