Ar'Darius Washington to remain with Ravens after not signing offer sheet with another team

The Ravens took steps to retain defensive back Ar'Darius Washington one month ago, extending the exclusive rights tender to the free agent. With the low tender, the Ravens would receive no compensation for Washington if another team signs him to an offer sheet and Baltimore declines to match.

That deadline has passed, meaning Washington must sign the offer sheet to play in Baltimore or risk missing the 2025 NFL season.

Ravens RFA DB Ar’Darius Washington had until end of business today to sign an offer sheet with another team. All quiet on that front after Ravens took a slight gamble with the $3.26 million right of first refusal tender that granted no compensation if Washington departed.— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) April 18, 2025

Washington saw action in 12 games last season and played a significant role in the Baltimore secondary, performing like one of the NFL's best after a dismal showing in the first seven to eight weeks.

The tender is for a one-year contract worth $3.263 million. According to Over The Cap, a second-round tender would have cost $5.346 million.

Washington finished with a career-high 64 tackles, two interceptions, one sack, one forced fumble, and five tackles for loss in 10 starts.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ar'Darius Washington to remain with Ravens in 2025 after ERFA deadline