# Ravens' 2027 cap crisis

> Ravens face $53.2m salary cap shortfall for 2027.
- Title: Ravens' 2027 cap crisis · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Ravens face $53.2m salary cap shortfall for 2027. Baltimore Ravens project $53.2 million over salary cap in 2027 due to high contract values.
- Keywords: baltimore ravens, lamar jackson, salary cap, 2027, roquan smith, nnamdi madubuike, kyle hamilton, ronnie stanley, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-2027-players-salary-cap-SOWN2HBKLFHMFK2HQGE4P5KU2M
- Author: Giana Han
- Published: 2026-11-07T10:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore ravens, lamar jackson, salary cap, 2027, roquan smith, nnamdi madubuike, kyle hamilton, ronnie stanley, news, local
## Ravens' 2027 cap situation
The Ravens' salary cap situation is a mess for 2027.
## 2027 cap deficit
Ravens projected to be $53.2 million over cap in 2027.
## Current cap costs
Ravens' roster costs $378,852,840 before free agents and draft.
## Lamar Jackson contract
Jackson's cap hit jumps to $84.3 million in 2027 after restructuring.
## Roquan Smith's cap hit
Smith's cap hit doubles to $32,718,750 in 2027.
## Other high cap players
Seven players have cap hits over $10 million in 2027.
## Kyle Hamilton's cap hit
Hamilton's cap hit triples to $26 million in 2027.
## Ravens' options
Ravens can extend Jackson, restructure contracts, or cut players.
## Key takeaway

Baltimore Ravens project $53.2 million over salary cap in 2027 due to high contract values.