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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Looking at the Ravens’ center options after the 2026 NFL Draft
The Ravens entered the draft with multiple needs to address, but perhaps none more glaring than the interior offensive line. Selecting Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane with the No. 14 overall pick after previously signing veteran guard John Simpson in free agency put the interior in a much stronger position on paper, but one glaring […]
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 […]
UPDATED: Ravens sign Heisman finalist QB Diego Pavia to UDFA deal
April 28: The Ravens have moved forward with signing both Pavia (via Schefter) and UConn quarterback Joey Fagnano (via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport). They will both received standard UDFA contracts with a CBA-mandated length of three years. April 26: 2025 Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia was not selected in this weekend’s draft due to concerns about […]
AFC North Grades for the 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is now officially over and brought about an influx of talent in the AFC North. Between the four teams in the division, 40 total players were drafted across all seven rounds. How did the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers fare in this year’s draft? Let’s break down […]
Roundtable reactions to the Ravens drafting SMU TE Matthew Hibner
The Ravens made an unusual move by trading up from the No. 154 pick to No. 133 to select SMU tight end Matthew Hibner. Here are Baltimore Beatdown’s reactions to the pick: Sure? Hibner was completely unranked on our big board, but by no means is that an end-all, be-all evaluation. He checks a few […]
Ravens draft grades Reacts survey: Grading the full 2026 class
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Baltimore Ravens’ 2026 draft class is set! General manager Eric DeCosta entered the draft with […]
Jaire Alexander trade results: Ravens use Eagles’ 2026 NFL Draft pick
The Baltimore Ravens signed Jaire Alexander during the 2025 offseason following a direct appeal (of sorts) from his college teammate, Lamar Jackson. He had dealt with several knee injuries in the past four seasons with only 18 games in 2021, 2023, and 2024 combined. It took him a while to hit the practice field in […]
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