New free agent addition named Baltimore Ravens’ biggest bust candidate for 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.A new addition has been named the biggest bust candidate for the Baltimore Ravens in 2026.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBleacher Report’s Moe Moton recently predicted every team’s biggest bust for the ’26 season, and safety Jaylinn Hawkins was the pick for Baltimore. The Ravens signed Hawkins to a two-year, $10 million deal in free agency.Moton pointed to a reduced role in Baltimore as the main reason for Hawkins’ selection.”Jaylinn Hawkins cashed in on his most productive season. Last year, with the New England Patriots, he logged 71 tackles (three for loss), six pass breakups and four interceptions. The Baltimore Ravens signed him to a two-year, $10 million deal,” Moton wrote.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”Unlike the previous year with the Patriots, Hawkins won’t be a full-time starter. He’s behind two-time All-Pro Kyle Hamilton and 2025 first-rounder Malaki Starks on the depth chart. … He won’t match his numbers from the 2025 term.”When describing his game upon his arrival in Baltimore, Hawkins stressed his ability to make plays on the ball.“I make plays. I get the ball. … But that’s just one thing I pride myself on is the ball. It’s kind of always been a special part of my game ever since I was young and, you know, I want to further and continue that,” Hawkins said of his game.”Also, you know, I play hard energy and, you know, I’m out there hitting and just playing… tenacious defense and having fun with it.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHawkins was a key cog in the secondary for the Patriots, who went all the way to the Super Bowl last year. He’ll aim to have that same impact in Baltimore.More NFL news:Washington Commanders announce next player to have his number retiredTom Brady slams Raiders after poor 2025 season: ‘Everybody needs to improve’49ers’ George Kittle issues warning to teams interested in Brandon AiyukAll-Pro defender named potential cut candidate for Pittsburgh SteelersBroncos’ Bo Nix provides encouraging update amid right ankle recovery
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