3 years, 9 months ago

Ravens’ offseason additions: Creating depth and placing several veterans on notice ahead of training camp

Phase 2 of the NFL’s offseason workout program started this week and it will quickly morph into Phase 3 and the beginning of organized team activities next week. Below are 10 players whose roster chances or path to meaningful playing time in 2021 were complicated over the past couple of months: Miles Boykin, WR A year ago, it was widely considered a show of faith in Boykin that the Ravens didn’t sign a veteran receiver in the offseason. Boykin, a 2019 third-round pick who has 32 catches for 464 yards and seven touchdowns in his first two seasons, is the team’s top blocking receiver and that is relevant in a run-heavy offense. Ferguson, a 2019 third-round pick who has 4.5 sacks in his first two seasons, wouldn’t be the first Ravens edge rusher to break out in his third or fourth season. Even if Boyle isn’t ready, could the Ravens get away with using rookie fifth-round fullback Ben Mason in a blocking tight end role?

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

This offseason could be pretty simple for the Ravens, but tougher calls loom in a year

Associated Press

— As long as Lamar Jackson is healthy and playing at an MVP level, the Baltimore Ravens should have a chance to be good. “Not as many tough decisions this year, looking at it, which I’m thankful for,” general manager Eric DeCosta said Wednesday at the team’s end-of-season news conference. “But obviously, as we look out, we’ll have some tough …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

After latest playoff exit, Ravens face big question: How do they get over the hump? Key takeaways

New York Times

With possession inside the two-minute warning, the Baltimore Ravens finished a Mark Andrews drop shy of overcoming their largest halftime deficit of the 2024 season. The Ravens fell to the Buffalo Bills, 27-25, on Sunday despite outgaining Buffalo by nearly 150 total yards, ending their prolific offensive season short of the AFC Championship Game. The two-point conversion is no good …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens looking for a return to normalcy vs. Broncos following angst-ridden week

New York Times

When quarterback Lamar Jackson walked casually down a ramp and onto the practice field late Friday morning, it felt like a sense of normalcy had returned to the Baltimore Ravens at the end of an angst-ridden week. The practice week ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the surging Denver Broncos accelerated Wednesday, but it took place without Jackson, who was listed …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens still on the prowl as trade deadline nears, but who out there makes sense?

New York Times

Tuesday’s acquisition of wide receiver Diontae Johnson from the Panthers probably won’t impact the Ravens’ trade deadline plans too much. Before last year’s deadline, the Ravens were involved in talks for Washington Commanders pass rusher Chase Young and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry. The Ravens haven’t consistently impacted the opposing quarterback, and an addition — whether it’s an edge …

1 year, 3 months ago

How Ravens’ veteran additions have contributed to team’s success: ‘It was just a perfect fit’

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Ravens vs. Jaguars on Sunday Night Football Nelson Agholor had spoken to his former USC teammate, Buck Allen, about what it was like to play for the Ravens. From Odell Beckham Jr. and Agholor’s production and leadership in a young receiver room to Jadeveon Clowney and Kyle Van Noy’s ability to bring down the …

1 year, 5 months ago

Back end of Ravens roster being forced to step to the forefront due to injuries

New York Times

John Simpson, the Ravens’ starting left guard, was signed to the team’s practice squad last December after he was abruptly released by the Las Vegas Raiders. The list of Ravens sidelined from Wednesday’s practice included current starting running back Justice Hill, who has a toe injury; starting wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who tweaked his ankle against Cincinnati; starting offensive …

1 year, 6 months ago

Ravens say this is new year, but recent past vs. Bengals should be unforgettable

New York Times

The Baltimore Ravens quietly shuffled out of the visiting locker room at Paycor Stadium shortly after midnight and headed into an offseason filled with disappointment and regret. But as of right now, it’s a new season, a new opportunity to do things that you haven’t done before.” To a man, the Ravens players and coaches insisted this week that their …

1 year, 6 months ago

Ravens have to become ‘more in sync’ in Todd Monken’s offensive system

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Ravens vs. Titans in London for Week 6 NFL action. For much of Sunday’s injury marred 25-9 win over the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens’ best play was quarterback Lamar Jackson getting out of the pocket and running. Of Baltimore’s four scoring drives, two of them started at Houston’s 42-yard line, …

1 year, 7 months ago

Projecting Ravens’ 53-man roster and the big questions decision-makers face

New York Times

The Baltimore Ravens’ top three tight ends are well-defined. If you’re projecting the Ravens’ 53-man roster ahead of Wednesday’s first full-squad practice of training camp, there isn’t a whole lot of ambiguity or available slots for upstarts looking to crack the regular-season depth chart. Greg Roman, the Ravens’ previous offensive coordinator, had Ricard on the field on 64 percent of …

1 year, 9 months ago

As Ravens head into mandatory minicamp, position battles take center stage

New York Times

The Baltimore Ravens will begin their mandatory minicamp, the final workouts before training camp begins in late July, on Tuesday without a whole lot of roster intrigue and ambiguity. GO DEEPER Buoyed by the recent past, Odafe Oweh and David Ojabo have 'big goals' for 2023 season Still, the Ravens aren’t sure who will be their starter at left guard. …

1 year, 9 months ago

Ravens free-agency tracker: QB Josh Johnson, CB Rock Ya-Sin added on one-year deals

New York Times

It’s that time of year again. May 15 Ravens agree to one-year deal with OL Sam Mustipher, source confirms Why it matters: The Ravens have been looking to add some experienced interior offensive line depth after starting left guard Ben Powers left in free agency and last year’s reserve center, Trystan Colon, signed with the New York Jets after he …

1 year, 10 months ago

Ravens post-draft depth chart: Receiver position much improved, still questions at CB

New York Times

Just 2 1/2 days earlier, Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta had finalized a contract extension with star quarterback Lamar Jackson, ending a year-plus process that was trying and at times tumultuous. Justice Hill The Ravens are expected to add a few undrafted free-agent backs, including East Carolina’s Keaton Mitchell, who had over 3,000 all-purpose yards and 25 touchdowns over …

1 year, 11 months ago

Ravens have had success with 1st-round cornerbacks. It’s time to go that route again

New York Times

The Baltimore Ravens have taken a cornerback in the first round of the NFL Draft four times in franchise history, and they’ve yet to regret it. “It’s a better corner group than the receiver group,” said NFL Network lead draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2023 Big Board: The Athletic’s updated top 100 prospect rankings “It’s a strong …

1 year, 11 months ago

Ravens focused on the draft as Lamar Jackson’s contract stalemate continues

New York Times

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta set the tone with his opening statement at the team’s pre-draft news conference Wednesday. The annual pre-draft news conference has been given the moniker “The Liars Luncheon,” because DeCosta, in particular, seems to enjoy providing misdirection and vague answers about the team’s well-guarded draft plans. “I understand the need to ask those kinds of …

2 years ago

Lamar Jackson will be hot topic at NFL combine, but Ravens have plenty to do

New York Times

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh aren’t prone to making headline-grabbing declarations, and they probably won’t again Wednesday when they are scheduled to take questions from reporters on Day 2 of the NFL Scouting Combine. By the time Ravens officials leave Indianapolis early next week, DeCosta and company should … Have a better idea of …

2 years, 1 month ago

Baltimore Ravens 2023 NFL Draft big board: Receiver, cornerback in focus at No. 22

New York Times

The Baltimore Ravens’ annual pre-draft news conference is still several weeks away, but there won’t be a whole lot of suspense with what the team’s decision-makers have to say. With the help of The Athletic’s NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler’s top-100 list, here’s a look at some of the players the Ravens could be choosing from for their two biggest …

2 years, 3 months ago

Anthony Brown is testament to Ravens’ approach to signing undrafted rookies

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Ravens vs. Titans in London for Week 6 NFL action. Anthony Brown knew where he’d stand on the Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback depth chart if he signed with the team back in April as an undrafted rookie free agent. Members of former or current undrafted free-agent classes who contributed to the win in Pittsburgh included …

2 years, 5 months ago

It’s time for Ravens to make roster adjustments; run game is a problem

New York Times

John Harbaugh and his coaching staff have plenty of things to fix. The 33-year-old Justin Houston has played 103 total snaps in the Ravens’ first two games this season. That’s a lot of spots devoted to special teams, when the Ravens were so thin at outside linebacker and struggling to get enough healthy corners on the field. • Ravens rookie …

2 years, 6 months ago

Ravens Week 1 observations: D-line lives up to summer billing; what’s next at LT?

New York Times

Some of the positives from training camp and the preseason didn’t carry over to the Baltimore Ravens’ 24-9 Week 1 victory over the New York Jets Sunday. The Ravens’ interior defensive line was the team’s deepest and most impressive position group throughout the summer, and that was the case again Sunday against an overmatched Jets offensive front and a mobility-challenged …

3 years, 6 months ago

Ravens news, notes, opinions: What roster moves are ahead and why draft Ben Mason in the first place?

New York Times

Anthony Levine Sr. and Trace McSorley are back. The Ravens’ roster churn continued Wednesday as they lost two of their preseason standouts to waiver claims, added 13 players to their practice squad, placed two players on injured reserve and added one player to the 53-man roster. On Tuesday, Mason became the Ravens’ first rookie fifth-round pick to get cut after …

3 years, 7 months ago

The Ravens offensive line played Saturday how it’s practiced and that’s not a good thing

New York Times

First, the good news: The Ravens starting offensive line Saturday night bore little resemblance to the group that should be on the field when they open the season on Sept. 13 in Las Vegas. What was on display from the offensive line in the Ravens’ 17-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints at M&T Bank Stadium was a continuation of …

3 years, 7 months ago

Breaking down the Ravens’ roster bubble: Who is gaining ground, losing it and whose status is unchanged?

New York Times

Of course, no definitive decisions have been made. Still, he’s probably sixth on the outside linebacker depth chart after the signing of Justin Houston and the Ravens would prefer not keeping that many. Colon’s roster chances depend largely on whether the Ravens see Mekari as the backup center or believe he’s better utilized in a backup guard/tackle role. Davontae Harris, …

3 years, 7 months ago

Ravens camp observations: Lamar Jackson’s return is set, 2 make their debut and Jimmy Smith injury update

New York Times

Lamar Jackson was back at the Ravens’ facility early Friday morning. • The Ravens returned from Thursday’s off day, spent partly at the home of Harbaugh, who hosted a cookout for the team, and had a dozen guys not practicing. • Two Ravens made their training camp debuts: Edwards and recently signed outside linebacker Justin Houston. • On the first …

3 years, 7 months ago

Ravens camp observations: Juggling up front, Calais Campbell in good form, offense struggles and tempers flare

New York Times

The Ravens traditionally rotate their offensive linemen during offseason and preseason practices. “We try to train them early and put them in those positions during OTAs, so it’s an easy transition and the guys know that’s their role,” Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris said following Tuesday’s practice. At the start of Tuesday’s practice, their starting offensive line didn’t feature …

3 years, 8 months ago

Taking stock of Ravens’ roster: Who is up? Who is down? And where was there little movement?

New York Times

The NFL schedule feels like it never stops. It’s as good of a time as any to take stock of the Ravens’ roster following rookie minicamp, the organized team activities and last week’s mandatory minicamp. Stock up Rashod Bateman, WR: The first of the Ravens’ two first-round rookies, Bateman isn’t a “bubble” guy like many of the names on this …

3 years, 9 months ago

Ravens minicamp observations: CB depth on full display, a lot of interceptions, top WRs productive

New York Times

It seemingly happens every year. “It’s a very talented group,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said following Tuesday’s practice. That group included quarterback Jordan Ta’amu, who was most recently with the Kansas City Chiefs; wide receiver Siaosi Mariner, last with the Las Vegas Raiders; defensive lineman Anthony Rush, who had stints with the Packers, Bears and Seahawks last year; and long …

3 years, 10 months ago

Is adding Justin Houston or another OLB a luxury or necessity for Ravens? More draft and roster talk

New York Times

That’s the question the Ravens’ decision-makers have to be asking themselves as it pertains to adding a veteran pass rusher. It was widely understood that the Ravens would hold off on signing any “true” free agents until after May 3, because they didn’t want to lose one of their two potential compensatory picks for 2022. The Ravens and Colts were …

3 years, 10 months ago

Ravens’ winners and losers from the draft: From Lamar Jackson to young, unproven defensive backs

New York Times

The work of the Ravens’ front office over three days during last week’s NFL Draft was widely praised. Here is my Ravens’ version: Winners Lamar Jackson: The draft brought Jackson two new toys. The draft also brought confirmation that the team is picking up Jackson’s fifth-year option, meaning Jackson is guaranteed $23.1 million next year, an increase of more than …

4 years ago

Ravens’ 10-step plan to improve the roster and get over playoff hump

New York Times

Eric DeCosta clearly doesn’t need our help. Create more salary-cap space The Ravens are never among the biggest spenders in free agency and they don’t need to be this year either. Treat safety as if it’s a need When discussing the Ravens’ needs, safety help is rarely mentioned in the same breath as offensive line, outside linebacker and wide receiver. …

4 years, 5 months ago

Ravens, Lamar Jackson were major catalysts for reshaping Bengals defense

New York Times

It was the NFL version of being posterized. “I’m tired of seeing it,” said Bengals rookie linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither, who wasn’t even on the team when the play happened. “We talked to the guys about building and continuing to get better at, let’s face it, what we had to get better at, which is defending the run,” Anarumo said. For …

5 years, 1 month ago

The 49ers and Chiefs have elements the Ravens lack, but Ravens players insist they have all they need

New York Times

They didn’t cite a glaring weakness or a significant hole that is holding the Ravens back. We’re going to be better from it.” Safety Earl Thomas said that Pro Bowl week and having a chance to get back on the field with so many of his teammates was an important part of recovery from the Ravens’ shocking 28-12 loss to …

6 years, 7 months ago

From having to learn new playbook to longer, more physical practices, Ravens rookies finding that the grind is real

New York Times

Ravens training camp is now just over one week old, but Kenny Young doesn’t view it within that time frame. To the rookie fourth-round linebacker out of UCLA, it’s been one continuous mental and physical test, starting with the rookie mini-camp in early May, continuing with three weeks of organized team activities, transitioning to the mandatory mini-camp in mid-June and …

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