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Loose Feathers: Campbell contract, IPP designation, UDFA update

Even during the offseason, there’s a lot going in the NFL, and it’s hard to cover every single thing. So, we’ve started this weekly round-up, entitled Loose Feathers, recapping all of the minor Ravens news of the last week. For our debut, we will go back to last week to catch up on a few […]

Ravens rookie scouting report: Ja’Kobi Lane is built to score touchdowns

Welcome back to Baltimore Beatdown’s Ravens rookie scouting reports! With first-rounder Vega Ioane and second-rounder Zion Young already covered, Yuri (@Yuri_Ravens) moves on to Ja’Kobi Lane, the Ravens’ third-round wide receiver out of USC: Short/Long-Term Projection With the departures of DeAndre Hopkins and Isaiah Likely, the Ravens needed a contested-catch target, and Ja’Kobi Lane fills […]

Ravens 2026 Schedule: Early breakdowns for all 17 games

The 2026 regular season schedule was officially released on Thursday night for all 32 NFL teams. For the Baltimore Ravens, this year’s schedule announcement was highly anticipated as the franchise enters a new-look era under head coach Jesse Minter. How does each game on the schedule shape up? Let’s run through all 17 matchups and […]

The five biggest games on the Colts’ 2026 schedule

The Colts’ 2026 schedule is officially out, and it’s clear where the pressure points are. Indianapolis opens with a brutal three-game stretch against the Ravens, Chiefs and Texans before heading overseas to face the Commanders in London. From there, the schedule settles down in some places, but the Colts still have several games that could […]

Instant reactions to the Ravens’ 2026 schedule release

The Baltimore Ravens’ regular season schedule for 2026 was officially unveiled on Thursday night. The Baltimore Beatdown staff shares their reactions to the team’s slate of games below: Well, I’m happy to see that the start to the season isn’t three straight road games as we feared. The first four weeks seem doable, with the […]

Urgency arrives early as Colts scheduled to host Ravens in season opener

The gates at Lucas Oil Stadium will open once again with all the familiar roar of football returning to downtown Indianapolis, restarting the annual hope that this season might turn the page on a franchise running short on patience. The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly scheduled to begin the 2026 NFL season at home against the […]

Loose Feathers: Campbell contract, IPP designation, UDFA update

Even during the offseason, there’s a lot going in the NFL, and it’s hard to cover every single thing. So, we’ve started this weekly round-up, entitled Loose Feathers, recapping all of the minor Ravens news of the last week. For our debut, we will go back to last week to catch up on a few […]

Ravens 2026 schedule release tracker: leaks, news, rumors, and more

7:30 p.m. ET: The Ravens’ official schedule is here! Look out for game-by-game and season predictions, as well as highlights on key matchups in the coming weeks! The Baltimore Ravens’ 2026 schedule drops in 24 hours! This page will serve as a tracker for leaks and rumors as they slowly trickle out in advance of […]

Ravens sign former Eagles, Seahawks safety K’Von Wallace

The Baltimore Ravens have signed safety K’Von Wallace, per a team announcement, adding some veteran depth at a position that has quietly been crucial to their defense over the last few years. Last year, the Ravens did not enter the season with a clear third safety on defense, forcing them to trade for Alohi Gilman […]

Ravens rookie scouting report: Zion Young brings violence to the D-line

Welcome back to Baltimore Beatdown’s in-depth scouting reports for each of the Ravens’ 11 2026 draft picks! Last week, Yuri (@Yuri_Ravens) offered his assessment first-rounder Vega Ioane, an instant upgrade at guard with an All-Pro ceiling. Now, he’s turned his attention to Missouri edge rusher and second-round pick Zion Young: Short/Long-Term Projection The Baltimore Ravens […]

Mizzou’s 2nd round picks impressing so far

Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about two young former Tigers who are making their way into the NFL. While the Tigers had a healthy number of players drafted a few weeks ago, Zion Young and Josiah Trotter made some noise going back-to-back in the second round to the Ravens and Buccaneers respectively. […]

Ravens 2026 Draft Class Role Projections: Defense and Special Teams

The Baltimore Ravens drafted 11 total players in this year’s rookie class. Only four of them were on the defensive side of the ball or special teams. What role will each of these incoming first-year players play in their rookie season? Let’s break it down and predict what 2026 has in store for them. EDGE […]

Ravens 2026 Draft Class Role Projections: Offense

The Baltimore Ravens drafted 11 total players in this year’s rookie class. Seven of their draftees were on the offensive side of the ball. What role will each of these incoming first-year players play in their rookie season? Let’s break it down and predict what 2026 has in store for them. OG Olaivavega Ioane Ioane […]

Ravens rookie scouting report: Vega Ioane, future All-Pro guard?

Most Ravens fans have been familiar with former Penn State guard and first-round pick Vega Ioane for months. He was the most common mock draft projection for Baltimore’s first-rounder by fans and media experts alike. We at Baltimore Beatdown heavily featured him in our pre-draft coverage, but with the new draft class set, Yuri (@Yuri_Ravens) […]

NFL analyst labels former Ravens LB as perfect match for Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the NFL’s most active teams in free agency, acquiring several notable names including cornerback Jamel Dean, safety Jaquan Brisker, and Michael Pittman Jr. But one analyst wants to see them make one more move in the form of a former Baltimore Ravens linebacker. Speaking on CBS Sports, Ryan Wilson […]

Ravens add to front office, analytics department

The Baltimore Ravens had an extremely busy offseason overhauling their coaching staff. Now, they have made a few more changes in their front office and analytics department. The first addition is front office executive JoJo Wooden. The 56-year-old brings a wealth of experience concentrated in pro scouting and personnel, including director of player personnel titles […]

Raiders roster 2026: How offensive line stacks up

Let’s look at where the Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive line stands after the draft: Let’s take a look where the position stands: New free agent added: Center Tyler Linderbaum (Baltimore Ravens), guard Spencer Burford. Free agent who departed: Guard Dylan Parham (New York Jets), tackle Stone Forsythe (Carolina Panthers). Current free agents: None. Free agent […]

Why the Ravens drafted Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane

The last time the Ravens held the 14th overall pick in the draft, the first round did not go to plan. In 2022, the team had interest in wideouts Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, as well as defensive tackle Jordan Davis, but all three were snapped up before Baltimore was on the clock. The Jets […]

Ravens sign former Dolphins, Steelers QB Skylar Thompson

The Ravens are signing former Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, adding some veteran depth after signing undrafted rookies Diego Pavia and Joey Fagnano last week. Thompson, 28, was a seventh-round pick out of Kansas State in 2022. He spent the first three seasons of his career in Miami before signing with […]

Chargers hosting former Browns TE David Njoku

The Chargers have their young tight end for the future in Oronde Gadsden II and recently signed former Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar who is expected to be heavily utilized as a run blocker. Still, the Chargers are continuing to look at filling out their tight end room as they’re hosting former Browns tight end […]

Former Steelers QB signs with Ravens

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson is signing with the Baltimore Ravens, per Ian Rapoport. Thompson signed with the Steelers in January, 2025 on a futures contract. He had a tremendous showing in the preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars going 20-of-28 for 233 yards and three touchdowns. Prior to joining the Steelers, Thompson was […]

Baltimore Ravens 2026 Post-Draft Free Agent Targets

In the 2026 NFL draft, the Baltimore Ravens addressed many roster needs and added depth to various positions with their 11 total picks. However, questions still remain at certain areas on the roster and free agency remains an avenue for them to continue to add talent. There are veteran players available who could be options […]