Projecting Ravens’ 53-man roster and the big questions decision-makers face
1 year, 8 months ago

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

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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 the team’s offensive snaps last season. Last year, the Ravens’ initial 53-man roster included 11 offensive linemen. : Marlon Humphrey, Rock Ya-Sin, Jalyn Armour-Davis, Damarion Williams, Kyu Blu Kelly, Daryl Worley On the bubble: Ar’Darius Washington, Trayvon Mullen, Kevon Seymour Long shots: Corey Mayfield Jr., Jeremy Lucien, Jordan Swann Biggest question: Will any of the Ravens’ young cornerbacks emerge as reliable starting options?

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After latest playoff exit, Ravens face big question: How do they get over the hump? Key takeaways
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Derrick Henry has been a perfect fit for Ravens, embracing the role of closer
5 months, 1 week ago

Derrick Henry has been a perfect fit for Ravens, embracing the role of closer

New York Times  

As long as quarterback Lamar Jackson is healthy and in good form, the Baltimore Ravens will almost certainly feature a productive running game. That Ravens team, which put its top three running backs on injured reserve before Week 1, still finished third in the NFL in rushing yards per game and tied for fifth in yards per carry. pic.twitter.com/EPfInwA6Ch — …

Panthers 53-man roster projection: Could a couple of drafted rookies be in trouble?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers 53-man roster projection: Could a couple of drafted rookies be in trouble?

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — During NFL roster projection season, there usually are about 45 of the 53 spots the armchair general managers feel pretty confident about. Tight end On: Tommy Tremble, Ian Thomas, Ja’Tavion Sanders, Jordan Matthews Notable cuts: N/A Toughest call: Getting clarity on Thomas’ status. Defensive line On: Derrick Brown, A’Shawn Robinson, Shy Tuttle, T.J. Smith, Nick Thurman, LaBryan …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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

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’ 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’ 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. …

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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