Josh Cuevas

Mark Andrews returns as the clear TE1, and fourth-round rookie Matthew Hibner is better positioned to absorb the receiving-TE2 role vacated by Isaiah Likely. Cuevas enters as the fourth tight end on the depth chart with a blocking-first profile.

Cuevas is evaluated primarily as an inline Y-TE and blocking specialist; dynasty community sources (DynastySignal board rank ~205) project him as an H-back/fullback hybrid rather than a receiving threat, severely capping his fantasy upside even if he makes the 53-man roster.

Even with Likely and Kolar departing, Hibner (Round 4) is the Ravens' bet to fill the pass-catching TE2 vacancy. Cuevas would need Hibner to fail and Andrews to miss time to see meaningful target share.

Durham Smythe followed OC Declan Doyle from Chicago and is the scheme-familiar primary blocking TE2, directly occupying the hybrid role Cuevas needs to carve out playing time.

Cuevas was the headline standout in Ravens OTA reports, making diving and red-zone catches and showing receiving ability beyond his blocking reputation — a real signal he could out-perform his draft slot.

Isaiah Likely (Giants) and Charlie Kolar (Chargers) both left Baltimore in free agency, creating two open roster spots in the TE room. Cuevas has a realistic path to a 53-man roster spot as a blocking specialist and special-teams contributor.

Mark Andrews has a history of significant injuries (Achilles 2023). If Andrews misses extended time, Cuevas could see emergency target volume in a Ravens offense that leans heavily on the TE position.

New OC Declan Doyle runs a heavy two-TE, spread, interchangeable-skill system, which historically generates snaps for the TE2/TE3 and gives Cuevas a path to the field even without target volume.

Young TE (22) — still in value appreciation phase