Baltimore Ravens draft Jayson Oweh: Edge rusher is inexperienced, but upside is enticing
3 years, 10 months ago

Baltimore Ravens draft Jayson Oweh: Edge rusher is inexperienced, but upside is enticing

New York Times  

The Ravens selected Penn State outside linebacker Jayson Oweh with the 31st pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday. Edge rusher was widely considered the Ravens’ biggest need after their two most productive outside linebackers, Matthew Judon and Yannick Ngakoue, departed in free agency. The Ravens’ returning outside linebackers, a group that also includes 2019 third-round pick Jaylon Ferguson and 2020 practice squad players Aaron Adeoye and Chauncey Rivers, combined for just seven sacks last year. LIVE BLOG: The latest from the NFL Draft DRAFT GRADES: Sheil Kapadia’s report cards BIG BOARD: Best available players remaining THE ATHLETIC FOOTBALL SHOW: Watch Big Board ranking: Oweh was No.

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Ravens still on the prowl as trade deadline nears, but who out there makes sense?
4 months, 3 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 …

Ravens will look to get offense rolling against Raiders
6 months, 1 week ago

Ravens will look to get offense rolling against Raiders

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens are looking to get more of their offensive playmakers involved in their home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said the team doesn’t want to be one-dimensional, even though the Ravens added four-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry in the offseason. Despite Harbaugh’s comments this week, Henry should …

Ravens add help for the secondary, plus at least one offensive lineman who could start right away
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens add help for the secondary, plus at least one offensive lineman who could start right away

Associated Press  

— Eric DeCosta felt the Baltimore Ravens were ahead of the curve with their first two draft picks, when they took a cornerback and an offensive tackle. “We basically started just checking off boxes, working our way down through each pick.” Baltimore even drafted a quarterback — Kentucky’s Devin Leary — in the sixth round after backup Tyler Huntley signed …

Ravens pick Clemson CB Nate Wiggins in the first round, adding depth and speed to their secondary
11 months ago

Ravens pick Clemson CB Nate Wiggins in the first round, adding depth and speed to their secondary

Associated Press  

— One highlight says it all about Nate Wiggins — a chase-down tackle along the sideline against North Carolina last year in which the Clemson cornerback forced a fumble just before the goal line. Wiggins is ready to bring that speed to the Baltimore Ravens next season after they took him with the 30th pick in the NFL draft Thursday …

Evaluating Baltimore Ravens’ 9-player draft haul in Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock
11 months, 1 week ago

Evaluating Baltimore Ravens’ 9-player draft haul in Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock

New York Times  

Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s lead NFL Draft analyst, checked most of the boxes for the Baltimore Ravens in his seven-round mock draft on Wednesday. In the middle rounds, he attacked two of the Ravens’ biggest remaining needs, adding secondary help with Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha in the third round and Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson in the fourth — and …

In throttling Seahawks, Ravens make case as one of NFL’s most balanced teams
1 year, 4 months ago

In throttling Seahawks, Ravens make case as one of NFL’s most balanced teams

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — Keaton Mitchell and Odell Beckham Jr. danced in the end zone. pic.twitter.com/NjWYCO3FG5 — Baltimore Ravens November 5, 2023 “If we’re playing like that, we don’t even need to hit a peak or stride, just keep staying locked in how we are and just playing every opponent the same way — physicality, being smart and defending what’s ours, our …

The Ravens were quiet at the NFL’s trade deadline. They haven’t shown many weaknesses of late
1 year, 4 months ago

The Ravens were quiet at the NFL’s trade deadline. They haven’t shown many weaknesses of late

Associated Press  

— A year ago, Baltimore added linebacker Roquan Smith at the trade deadline in a move that helped its defense become perhaps the best in the NFL. “I feel I’m very confident in this team and position from top to bottom, and if we all play to the best of our abilities, the sky’s the limit for us.” There was …

Zrebiec: Ravens’ sense of urgency to add cornerback and edge rusher needs to pick up
1 year, 7 months ago

Zrebiec: Ravens’ sense of urgency to add cornerback and edge rusher needs to pick up

New York Times  

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta already salvaged an offseason that was flirting with disaster. “It’s an issue,” Harbaugh said about the team’s current cornerback depth. Jeremiah Moon, a second-year undrafted free agent who spent last year on Baltimore’s practice squad, is currently one of the most experienced healthy outside linebackers the team has. “We’re looking at other guys, too, …

Ravens free-agency tracker: QB Josh Johnson, CB Rock Ya-Sin added on one-year deals
1 year, 10 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 …

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

Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 10 months ago

Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Jeff Zrebiec’s analysis: Ravens draft Zay Flowers, add more receiving options for Lamar Jackson Round 2 No picks Round 3 No. Jeff Zrebiec’s analysis: Ravens draft Trenton Simpson, adding questions about Patrick Queen’s future in Baltimore Scott Dochterman’s grade: A Round 4 No. 157: Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford Dane Brugler’s …

Ravens take WR Zay Flowers with 22nd pick in 1st round
1 year, 10 months ago

Ravens take WR Zay Flowers with 22nd pick in 1st round

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Ravens drafted Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers with the No. Baltimore announced Jackson’s new five-year deal hours before the draft, but the Ravens also needed to upgrade their wide receiver group this offseason. So it’s going to be fun.” The 5-foot-9 Flowers shined last …

Ravens draft Zay Flowers: More receiving options added for Lamar Jackson
1 year, 10 months ago

Ravens draft Zay Flowers: More receiving options added for Lamar Jackson

New York Times  

NFL Draft 2023 tracker:Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis For the third time in the past five years, the Ravens used a first-round pick on a wide receiver, ignoring their lack of success in addressing the position early in drafts. Boston College’s Zay Flowers, who the Ravens selected at No. 22 on Day 1 of the NFL Draft, is the latest …

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

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

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

Ravens’ rushing attack coming together with key division matchup ahead
2 years, 5 months ago

Ravens’ rushing attack coming together with key division matchup ahead

New York Times  

At practice late last week, the Baltimore Ravens got a preview of the difficult decisions they’ll soon have to make in their backfield. With the weather getting colder, their passing offense struggling to create big plays and a division rival vulnerable to the run coming into town for a key game Sunday, the Ravens’ ground attack is morphing into one …

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

What the Baltimore Ravens are getting in Penn State’s Jayson Oweh: Will his athleticism translate into production?
3 years, 10 months ago

What the Baltimore Ravens are getting in Penn State’s Jayson Oweh: Will his athleticism translate into production?

New York Times  

After Jayson Oweh signed with Penn State in the recruiting class of 2018, he was described by coaches as a mannequin. Former Penn State defensive line coach Sean Spencer loved that he could shape and mold the basketball-player-turned-defensive-end, who didn’t start playing football until 11th grade, into whatever he wanted. In selecting Oweh with the 31st pick in the first …

Ravens prioritize taking care of their own, so who’s next for an extension?
5 years, 1 month ago

Ravens prioritize taking care of their own, so who’s next for an extension?

New York Times  

A clear trend has developed in Eric DeCosta’s first 13 months as the Ravens’ general manager. The Ravens will almost certainly sign a few more pending free agents to short-term deals like they’ve done in recent weeks with offensive tackle Andre Smith and defensive back Jordan Richards. The Ravens let another young edge rusher, Za’Darius Smith, leave in free agency …

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