The Baltimore Ravens are bracing for a significant loss as safety Ar’Darius Washington is expected to miss the entire 2025 NFL season due to a torn Achilles sustained during conditioning drills. This injury comes in the wake of the Celtics losing star player Jayson Tatum to a similar situation, highlighting the unpredictability of injuries in sports.
In order to retain Washington’s services, the Ravens had previously extended an exclusive rights tender to him. With this arrangement, Washington was set to earn a one-year contract worth $3.263 million, but time ran out for him to sign the offer sheet with Baltimore, putting his availability for the upcoming season in jeopardy. The Ravens had also drafted former Georgia All-American safety Malaki Starks in the first round, which could mitigate the impact of Washington’s loss as they bolster their defensive lineup.
Last season, Washington demonstrated his skill on the field, participating in 12 games and playing a crucial role in the Ravens’ secondary. After a challenging start to the season, he significantly improved, ending with a personal best of 64 tackles, two interceptions, one sack, one forced fumble, and five tackles for loss over 10 games as a starter.
Despite this setback, the Ravens are trying to maintain a positive outlook by focusing on their depth and talent within the roster, particularly with Starks joining the team. Washington’s performance highlights his potential to bounce back strongly from injuries in the future, adding to the hope for both the player and the organization.