The Ravens have released veteran safety Marcus Williams. Williams lost his starting job during the 2024 season and did not play after Week 12.

The move had been widely expected since the Ravens benched him last season. Williams rapidly fell out of favor in Baltimore, going from playing almost every defensive snap in his

The Baltimore Ravens watched Marcus Williams become a steady presence since 2022. They will now turn to a new safety in their newest NFL free agency decision. The franchise announced that Williams has been released, with the decision becoming official Wednesday evening.

After releasing Williams, the Ravens have four safeties left on their roster: Hamilton, Washington, seventh-round pick Sanoussi Kane and undrafted rookie Beau Brade. They have little cap space to add through free agency but could build depth through the draft.

The Ravens cut free safety Marcus Williams on Wednesday, three years after he was the team's top free agent signing.