The NFL free agent board is looking lighter now that dozens of veterans have found new homes this week. The Chicago Bears have seen their fair share of arrivals and departures in the last few days, signing the likes of WR/KR Kalif Raymond and safety Coby Bryant, while vets like defensive backs Nahshon Wright and Kevin Byard joined new teams.
As most major moves are finished, several Bears free agents are still looking for fresh starts. That includes running back Travis Homer, whose next team might not be that much of a surprise at all.
Travis Homer Makes Too Much Sense as a Baltimore Raven
The Baltimore Ravens could be on the hunt for running back depth after watching last year's RB2, Keaton Mitchell, sign with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday. It wouldn't be surprising if the Ravens weren't thrilled about the idea of rolling with Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali as Derrick Henry's primary backups, lending credence to the idea that Homer could be on his way to Baltimore.
Homer isn't the flashiest running back available, but he does bring a veteran presence to any backfield he joins. The former Miami Hurricane has 85 regular-season appearances (two starts) and four playoff outings under his belt since debuting with the Seattle Seahawks in 2019, which is the type of experience the Ravens could use after missing the playoffs this past season.
There's no denying that Homer has thrived as a backup, averaging a strong 5.6 yards on 474 carries. He's also amassed 475 receiving yards on 55 catches (8.6 yards per reception), which helps show how he can help the Ravens' backfield on the ground and through the air — an important aspect if they want to give Henry a breather more often.
Homer's Appeal to Ravens Could Go Beyond Offensive Impact
Homer's potential impact could go beyond the run and passing games.
The Ravens averaged a middle-of-the-road 25.8 yards per kick return (15th) last season. His experience might not be vast, but Homer has returned 19 kicks for 473 yards (24.9 per) and a touchdown in his career. That resume could appeal to the Ravens as they need help on special teams to replace Mitchell, who accounted for 22-of-74 (29.7 percent) of their overall kick returns.
It's also important to remember that Homer is also familiar with Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, who held the same role in Chicago last season.
Even though Homer only saw one carry in 2025, that might not be Doyle's fault, considering how head coach Ben Johnson was the Bears' primary play-caller. A potential reunion in Charm City could see Doyle give Homer a more realistic crack at seeing what they can do together.
While Homer didn't have a huge role in 2025, the Ravens may want to surround Doyle with as many familiar faces as possible. The veteran RB should have a good idea of what the 30-year-old OC demands out of his players, which is always a plus. The fact that Homer wouldn't cut into Baltimore's $54.9 million in spending space (per OverTheCap) too much might make him even more appealing.
Homer's three-year run in Chicago didn't create many lasting memories, but that's the nature of the NFL. Some players aren't meant to thrive in certain environments, which is why Bears fans won't be too upset if former 2019 sixth-rounder ends up thriving elsewhere, such as with a Ravens team with an opening for what he brings to the table.