After latest playoff exit, Ravens face big question: How do they get over the hump? Key takeaways
2 months 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 😳 📺: #BALvsBUF on CBS 📱: Stream on @NFLPlus and Paramount+ pic.twitter.com/s1DAo0tdm1 — NFL January 20, 2025 After a season in which Baltimore posted the third-most regular-season yards in NFL history and Jackson put up the fewest turnovers for a quarterback with 40-plus passing touchdowns in history, their playoff run ends shy of a Super Bowl berth. pic.twitter.com/xRB8DJSH41 — The Athletic January 20, 2025 Offensive line a priority in 2025 The team that walked off the field Sunday will likely look very similar to the one that’s on the field for Week 1 of the 2025 regular season. Three of the Ravens’ top six offensive linemen — starters Ronnie Stanley and Patrick Mekari, as well as reserve Josh Jones — are free agents.

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

No easy answers for Ravens, whose great offensive production was undone by playoff turnovers
2 months ago

No easy answers for Ravens, whose great offensive production was undone by playoff turnovers

Associated Press  

— Mark Andrews has been reclusive since his dropped 2-point conversion sent Baltimore to defeat against the Buffalo Bills. “He’s going to be hurting for a while, but he’s going to continue to do great things.” Hard to explain For the past two seasons, almost every Baltimore loss has felt avoidable. There were some warning signs this season — penalties …

Ravens and Bills lost plenty of talent last offseason, but stayed in Super Bowl contention
2 months ago

Ravens and Bills lost plenty of talent last offseason, but stayed in Super Bowl contention

Associated Press  

— Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Patrick Queen and Jadeveon Clowney. Their matchup Sunday night centers around quarterbacks Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, but it’s also vindication of sorts for two front offices that were able to keep their teams in Super Bowl contention despite having to reload on the fly. “I think the Ravens do a great job drafting and …

Rested Ravens are a big favorite over struggling Giants, who are mired in an 8-game losing streak
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3 months, 1 week ago

Rested Ravens are a big favorite over struggling Giants, who are mired in an 8-game losing streak

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Baltimore Ravens are doing their best to avoid all the speculation that their game against the struggling New York Giants is going to be a blowout. “The challenge is playing the team that we’re playing, and this team has really good players, and this team has a lot of motivation to play well,” Ravens coach …

Ravens have a chance to reset before a December stretch run they handled so impressively in 2023
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens have a chance to reset before a December stretch run they handled so impressively in 2023

Associated Press  

— December was when the Baltimore Ravens really hit their stride a season ago. That’s the first thing — worry about what we need to clean up on this side,” Jackson said after last weekend’s 24-19 loss to the Eagles. “The message kind of became a little bit clear: ‘If you want to play ball, then we’ll get you out …

Ravens' Dynamic Duo Soars, But Defense Needs Improvement
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens' Dynamic Duo Soars, But Defense Needs Improvement

Associated Press  

The Lamar Jackson-Derrick Henry tandem has taken Baltimore's offense to new heights, leading the Ravens to a 41-10 win over Denver. Jackson leads the league with a rating of 120.7, while Henry leads in yards rushing, having already surpassed 1,000 in his first season in Baltimore. The Ravens have averaged at least 6 yards per play in all nine games …

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

Ravens defense shows once again it can’t be trusted to get stops in loss to Browns
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens defense shows once again it can’t be trusted to get stops in loss to Browns

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — After his final desperation pass bounced harmlessly in the corner of the end zone with no time on the clock, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson angrily ripped off his helmet and spiked it to the ground. Jackson and the offense made their share of mistakes in Sunday’s momentum-crushing 29-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field, …

Defending the 2024 Ravens is the ultimate catch-22
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Defending the 2024 Ravens is the ultimate catch-22

New York Times  

In Lamar Jackson’s seven years in the NFL, he’s been an enigma for opposing defenses and, sometimes, for his own team. The Ravens have finally struck the right balance between Roman’s offense and Monken’s more pass-centric attack, and they’re more explosive than they’ve ever been since Jackson became starter. Henry’s 0.15 expected points added per carry this season is leagues …

Ravens' Defense Needs Work to Win First Super Bowl
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens' Defense Needs Work to Win First Super Bowl

Associated Press  

The Ravens are looking to win their first Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson at quarterback. Despite their strong offense, the defense has some challenges, particularly in the secondary. The Ravens' wide receivers and tight ends have done a solid job running routes and getting open for Jackson, while the team's special teams have failed to corral an onside kick for …

NFL Week 17 takeaways: What ails the Eagles? What should Bears do with draft’s No. 1 pick?
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Week 17 takeaways: What ails the Eagles? What should Bears do with draft’s No. 1 pick?

New York Times  

After Week 17 in the NFL began with wins by the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys, the drama continued Sunday with 14 games, including 10 in the early window. They manhandled the Dolphins — one of football’s best — even though they were coming off an emotional victory on the road and playing on a short week. The Bills and …

Ravens leading NFL in sacks thanks to team approach: ‘All 11 of us, trying to be selfless’
1 year, 3 months ago

Ravens leading NFL in sacks thanks to team approach: ‘All 11 of us, trying to be selfless’

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Ravens vs. Jaguars on Sunday Night Football Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Patrick Queen had what NFL defensive players dream about: a full head of steam and an open runway to the quarterback. “He’s trying to set his teammate up.” How does a team that didn’t have a single defensive player with a double-digit-sack season …

The Baltimore Ravens are on a roll right now, but so is the rest of the AFC North
1 year, 4 months ago

The Baltimore Ravens are on a roll right now, but so is the rest of the AFC North

Associated Press  

— In his own tongue-in-cheek way, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh gave the rest of the AFC North his respect as the Ravens head into a couple of key divisional matchups these next two weeks. Baltimore lost star J.K. Dobbins to an Achilles tendon injury in the first game of the season, but the Ravens have continued to run the ball …

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 …

Ravens’ inactivity at trade deadline speaks volumes about their roster and priorities
1 year, 4 months ago

Ravens’ inactivity at trade deadline speaks volumes about their roster and priorities

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens are good. The most pertinent questions surrounding the Ravens heading into Tuesday’s trade deadline were: How good do general manager Eric DeCosta and the organization’s decision-makers think they are, and how far were they willing to go to make the team better? DeCosta already thinks the Ravens are good enough to make a Super Bowl run, and …

Ravens take care of business in win over Cardinals. Now, trade deadline beckons
1 year, 4 months ago

Ravens take care of business in win over Cardinals. Now, trade deadline beckons

New York Times  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta watches games, or at least the first halves of them, from the sideline. On Sunday, DeCosta got his final close-up view of the team he and his front office have assembled before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. DeCosta watched the Ravens not be particularly sharp in their 31-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals …

Ravens’ next challenge is to build off recent success and not take a step back
1 year, 4 months ago

Ravens’ next challenge is to build off recent success and not take a step back

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Ravens vs Bengals on Thursday Night Football. Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh didn’t want to hear anything about a “statement” victory or about how his team’s latest performance ranked with some of its more dominant wins in the recent past. The Ravens face the 1-6 Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and surely won’t be hearing …

Ravens happy to leave London with a victory, but they know there’s work to be done
1 year, 5 months ago

Ravens happy to leave London with a victory, but they know there’s work to be done

New York Times  

LONDON — The Baltimore Ravens know plenty about the alternative. “It’s a great feeling,” Harbaugh said about the Ravens getting their first win abroad. The Ravens also left London knowing they’re going to have to figure out their maddening inconsistency and sudden inability to score touchdowns in the red zone if they’re going to make anything of this season. So …

Ravens follow Roquan Smith’s lead in dominant win over Browns. Can they build on it?
1 year, 5 months ago

Ravens follow Roquan Smith’s lead in dominant win over Browns. Can they build on it?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Ravens vs. Steelers in NFL Week 5 action CLEVELAND — Middle linebacker Roquan Smith doesn’t particularly care what anyone not associated with the Baltimore Ravens thinks about him. Regardless of what someone says, Ro is going to play the same way.” GO DEEPER Lamar Jackson accounts for 4 TDs in Baltimore's win at Cleveland …

Back end of Ravens roster being forced to step to the forefront due to injuries
1 year, 6 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 …

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

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

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, …

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

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 …

Zrebiec: No more excuses for Ravens’ pass game following offensive makeover
1 year, 10 months ago

Zrebiec: No more excuses for Ravens’ pass game following offensive makeover

New York Times  

With the Ravens’ offseason workouts still in the voluntary stages, Todd Monken hasn’t yet had the opportunity to coach a number of the key players who will make up his offense. Yet, the predominant question heading into training camp and the regular season may just be whether Monken — and for that matter, Jackson — can best utilize the team’s …

Baltimore Ravens’ winners and losers coming out of the 2023 NFL Draft
1 year, 10 months ago

Baltimore Ravens’ winners and losers coming out of the 2023 NFL Draft

New York Times  

The grades are in, and for the most part, the Baltimore Ravens fared well in the post-NFL Draft report cards that saturated the internet over the last 48 hours. In reality, the Ravens were one of last week’s big winners before they even made their first pick, just because of their agreement in principle with quarterback Lamar Jackson on a …

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 …

Jackson’s future looms large as Ravens head into offseason
2 years, 2 months ago

Jackson’s future looms large as Ravens head into offseason

Associated Press  

— The Baltimore Ravens were a yard away from taking the lead in the fourth quarter at Cincinnati. Tyler Huntley’s fumble at the goal line derailed Baltimore’s upset bid, and the Ravens lost to the Bengals 24-17 in their playoff opener Sunday night. Jackson’s rookie contract now expires, and the big question in Baltimore — and around the league — …

Ravens exit win over Broncos with concerns, but they’re focusing on the positives
2 years, 3 months ago

Ravens exit win over Broncos with concerns, but they’re focusing on the positives

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — None of the Baltimore Ravens were thinking about the big picture, about what another loss could mean to a season that held such promise, about what being held out of the end zone all afternoon by the Denver Broncos said about their offense, about the prospects of playing the next several weeks without their starting quarterback. When Huntley …

It’s time for Ravens to make roster adjustments; run game is a problem
2 years, 6 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 …

No drama for Ravens in 24-9 season-opening win over Jets
2 years, 6 months ago

No drama for Ravens in 24-9 season-opening win over Jets

Associated Press  

— Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are out to show last season was an aberration. “To get a win to start the season off, that’s a good feeling.” Both teams started slowly offensively, but Jackson eventually threw three touchdown passes. WHAT NEEDS WORK When the Ravens lost running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards for the season with knee …

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

A season that started with great hope and expectations now has the Ravens just trying to hang on
3 years, 3 months ago

A season that started with great hope and expectations now has the Ravens just trying to hang on

New York Times  

This was supposed to be a Super Bowl-or-bust season for the Ravens, a year where they had to get over the divisional round hump, the final opportunity to take advantage of one of the NFL’s greatest luxuries: a star quarterback playing on his rookie contract. Suddenly, every team’s goal of peaking at the right time and playing their best football …

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

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

Taking stock of Ravens’ roster: Who is up? Who is down? And where was there little movement?
3 years, 9 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 …

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

Ravens’ offseason additions: Creating depth and placing several veterans on notice ahead of training camp
3 years, 10 months ago

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

New York Times  

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 …

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 …

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

Ravens, Lamar Jackson were major catalysts for reshaping Bengals defense
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 …

Who are the Ravens’ winners and losers from the draft?
4 years, 10 months ago

Who are the Ravens’ winners and losers from the draft?

New York Times  

There were a few surprises. Without further ado, the Ravens’ winners and losers from this draft: Winners Anthony Averett/Iman Marshall: Fourth-round picks in 2018 and 2019, respectively, the two young corners are already behind Marlon Humphrey, Marcus Peters, Tavon Young and Jimmy Smith on the depth chart. Losers Gus Edwards/Justice Hill: Edwards and Hill have to be wondering how they’ll …

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

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