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Ravens pass-catchers shine at OTAs regardless of Lamar Jackson’s absence

No suspense here, folks. Lamar Jackson was not at the Ravens’ OTAs on Tuesday, giving Tyler Huntley, Skylar Thompson, and undrafted rookie Diego Pavia more opportunities in full-team reps. None particularly stood out, though Huntley, as usual, was all smiles, all day, especially when he faked out the entire defense on a QB keeper and […]

Ravens rookie scouting report: Matthew Hibner profiles as a long-term TE1

Welcome back to another Ravens rookie scouting report. Yuri (@Yuri_Ravens) already covered the first three picks, with fourth-round (No. 133 overall) tight end Matthew Hibner up next! Short/Long-Term Projection With the departures of Charlie Kolar and Isaiah Likely, along with the loss of key blocking presence Pat Ricard this offseason, the Ravens entered the year […]

Ravens rookie scouting report: Elijah Sarratt is a do-it-all weapon

It’s time for another Ravens rookie scouting report from Yuri (@Yuri_Ravens)! Here are his profiles of Baltimore’s first three draft picks, with a fourth on Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt below! Short/Long-Term Projection With the departure of Tylan Wallace this offseason, the Baltimore Ravens needed to add a Z receiver with the ability to contribute […]

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 […]

Ravens 2026 schedule release: Way-too-early predictions for all 17 games

The Baltimore Ravens’ 2026 schedule is here! We’ve known their opponents for a while, but now, we know exactly when and where they will be playing each game. Currently, their regular season wins over/under sits at 11.5, per FanDuel Sportsbook, tied with the Rams for the highest in the league. That is an ambitious goal […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Roundtable reactions to the Ravens reuniting with Calais Campbell

The Ravens reunited with defensive tackle Calais Campbell on Thursday, adding crucial veteran depth to their defensive line. Here are the reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff: At long last the Ravens are able to bring Calais Campbell back to Baltimore. The Ravens have reportedly tried to either sign or trade for Campbell a few times […]

Ravens reunite with Calais Campbell to strengthen D-line

The Ravens are reuniting with veteran defensive tackle Calais Campbell, who played in Baltimore from 2020 to 2022, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Campbell, who will turn 40 years old in September, is entering his 20th NFL season. Despite his age, the six-time Pro Bowler has not slowed down with 6.5 sacks and nine tackles for […]

Baltimore Ravens 2026 Post-Draft Depth Chart Analysis

The Baltimore Ravens were busy in the 2026 draft last week. They selected 11 total players, seven of which are on the offensive side of the ball, and then followed the draft by signing several undrafted rookies. Coming out of the draft, the Ravens still have some questions to answer and positional groups to sure […]

Ravens discussion thread: who is your least favorite 2026 Day 3 draft pick?

Yesterday, we asked you about your favorite Day 3 pick from the Ravens’ 2026 draft class. Now, we want to know the opposite. Sure, fans are going to support all of Baltimore’s new players. But they can still have their opinions on who the Ravens should (and should not) have drafted, especially in a draft […]

Ravens discussion thread: who is your favorite 2026 Day 3 draft pick?

The Ravens made a whopping eight selections on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, with five picks spent on the offensive side of the ball, two on defense, and one on the team’s punter of the future. Four of Baltimore’s Day 3 picks were not on Baltimore Beatdown’s Top 197 Big Board, while the […]