The Baltimore Ravens announced that they have signed former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Joe Noteboom to a contract for the 2025 season. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Noteboom was originally selected by the Rams in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft and spent the first seven seasons of his career with the team. He at one point was considered the heir apparent to Andrew Whitworth at left tackle, but injuries derailed any momentum.
Noteboom was limited to just four games in his final season with the Rams due to an ankle sprain but has been effective when healthy.
The 29-year-old appeared at both guard and tackle positions during his career with the Rams, playing in 71 career games and making 35 starts.
Noteboom gives the Ravens an experienced offensive lineman who can step in when needed. He is essentially replacing swing tackle Josh Jones, who signed with the Seattle Seahawks earlier this offseason.
Noteboom is one of several additions the Ravens have made to their offensive line this offseason, joining 2025 NFL Draft picks Emery Jones Jr. (third round), Carson Vinson (fifth round) and Garrett Dellinger (seventh round).
Jarquez Hunter hopes to be difference-maker for Rams
The Los Angeles Rams moved up 10 spots to select running back Jarquez Hunter out of Auburn on the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Hunter rushed for 1,201 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on an SEC-best 6.4 yards per attempt during his senior season. He also caught 21 passes for 155 yards and one receiving touchdown.
Hunter believes he can be an all-purpose back with the Rams. “I’d describe my running style… I feel like I’m a very north-to-south runner, a downhill runner. I can catch the ball out of the backfield. I can pass protect and I can run,” Hunter said.
Hunter is hoping to add value to an already talented Rams running back room that includes Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Ronnie Rivers. “Just watching those guys in the past couple years, I felt like they did a really good job in running the ball in LA and the Rams,” Hunter said.
“I feel like they’re really good running backs. I feel like just me coming to the room, they can help me a lot and I can add something to the running back room.”
Given that the Rams traded up to get Hunter, they clearly feel that he can become a long-term contributor in the backfield.
