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Ravens legend O.J. Brigance passes after long battle with ALS
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker and longtime director of player development O.J. Brigance passed away at the age of 56 following a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the team announced on Monday. Brigance was a member of the Ravens’ 2000 championship team and made the very first tackle in their Super Bowl win over the […]
Baltimore Ravens news: Emery Jones struggles vs. Eagles
Eagles writers highlight Emery Jones’ struggles vs. Eagles Eagles winners, losers from preseason loss to Ravens: ‘Bust’ candidate, rookie QB make statements – nj.com Robinson struggled during his rookie season and did not stand out during the first week of training camp this summer. The Eagles’ 2025 fourth-round pick looked like a bust, but that […]
Ravens sign veteran running back Jonathan Ward
5:15 p.m. ET: Ward beat out D’Ernest Johnson and Jared Chisari for a roster spot in Baltimore. All three worked out for the Ravens on Sunday, per the NFL’s daily personnel notice. Johnson, who has primarily played for the Browns and the Jaguars in his seven-year career, also spent a month on the Ravens’ practice […]
Ravens’ rookie pass-catchers dazzle in preseason win over Eagles
Jesse Minter notched his first win as the Baltimore Ravens’ head coach on Saturday night, taking down the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 24-7. “It was a great experience,” Minter said after the game. “I want to give a ton of credit to our coaching staff.” Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle led his unit to […]
Beatdown Roundtable: Reactions to the Ravens’ preseason win over the Eagles
The Baltimore Ravens earned a 24-7 win in their 2026 preseason opener, securing a wire-to-wire victory in Jesse Minter’s head coaching debut. Here is the Baltimore Beatdown staff’s reaction to the win: A very encouraging start to Jesse Minter’s debut season. The offense looked smooth and got the young skill guys active early while the […]
Ravens stock report: Rookie pass-catchers thrive, specialists struggle
The Baltimore Ravens got their first action of the 2026 season on Saturday night with a preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The result of the game – a 24-7 Ravens win – matters a lot less than the strides (and stumbles) by several players jockeying for a 53-man roster spot and regular-season playing time. […]
Ravens Stock Report: Rookie pass-catchers thrive, specialists struggle
The Baltimore Ravens got their first action of the 2026 season on Saturday night with a preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The result of the game – a 24-7 Ravens win – matters a lot less than the strides (and stumbles) by several players jockeying for a 53-man roster spot and regular-season playing time. […]
Ravens vs. Eagles discussion: Vega Ioane, Ja’Kobi Lane make NFL debuts
It is finally game day. After more than seven months away from the field, the Baltimore Ravens are set to kick off their 2026 preseason against the Philadelphia Eagles tonight at M&T Bank Stadium. Jesse Minter is making his head coaching debut with offensive coordinator Declan Doyle up in the booth calling plays for just […]
Beatdown Roundtable: What to watch for in the Ravens-Eagles preseason game
The Baltimore Ravens are set to kick off their 2026 preseason slate with tonight’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here’s what Baltimore Beatdown’s staff will be watching during the game: I predict that the Ja’Kobi Lane hype train will continue rolling tonight with a highlight contested catch that he has become known for throughout training […]
Baltimore Ravens roster by jersey number, last name
The Baltimore Ravens’ preseason is finally here! After a change-filled offseason with a new coaching staff and major additions on both sides of the ball, the new-look team enters the preseason with the fourth-best Super Bowl odds (+1200, per FanDuel Sportsbook). But championships cannot be won in August; in fact, the players that would be […]
3 things to watch for in the Ravens’ 1st preseason game
It’s the start of a new era of football in Baltimore. The Ravens have their first preseason game on deck with a new head coach, new coaching staff, new jerseys, new stadium upgrades and more. Are you really a football fan if you don’t overreact to how your team does in its first game action, […]
Ravens activate LB Teddye Buchanan from PUP; OT Kendall Lamm retires
The Baltimore Ravens activated second-year linebacker Teddye Buchanan from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday, exactly eight months after he suffered a torn ACL that ended his 2025 season. Buchanan, 23, tore his ACL in Week 15 of the 2025 regular season, prematurely ending a promising rookie campaign. The fourth-round pick emerged as […]
From a former Raven: what a Super Bowl means to Lamar Jackson’s legacy
Welcome back to Baltimore Beatdown’s special series on Lamar Jackson, written by former Ravens Super Bowl champion Femi Ayanbadejo. Part One examined the narrative amnesia surrounding Jackson’s career. Part Two tested criticism of his play against the film and data. Part Three examined unsupported narratives surrounding his contracts, character, and off-field decisions. Part Four asks […]
Ravens place QB Skylar Thompson on IR, sign replacement
The Baltimore Ravens placed veteran quarterback Skylar Thompson on injured reserve on Wednesday, effectively ending his brief tenure with the team. Preseason IR placements are typically season-ending, but Thompson’s injury was described as “something small” by head coach Jesse Minter on Sunday. More likely, he will reach an injury settlement with the team and be […]
Ravens CB Nate Wiggins carted off practice field
5:29 p.m. ET: Wiggins sustained “no structural damage” as a result of his injury on Tuesday, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins was carted off the practice field at training camp on Tuesday after appearing to injure his left leg. Wiggins went down after a 1-on-1 rep against rookie wide receiver […]
Ravens rookies Vega Ioane, Ja’Kobi Lane look NFL-ready at training camp
It was another hot one at The Castle on Saturday, and the humid weather eventually culminated in a lightning storm that forced practice inside for the final part of the day, but the practice put in by the Ravens showed a lot of promise and a few things to work on as they enter their […]
Ravens WR Zay Flowers ‘day-to-day’ with quad injury
The Baltimore Ravens had a minor scare at Saturday’s training camp practice when star wide receiver Zay Flowers – who just signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension – went down in a collision with safety Jaylinn Hawkins. Flowers got up initially then went back down to the ground to stretch out his left leg […]
Ravens sign linebacker Jamon Johnson
The Baltimore Ravens made a mid-training camp addition on Friday afternoon, signing linebacker Jamon Johnson to their roster — as first reported by The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec. The Ravens had worked out three total linebackers during the week before adding Johnson. Johnson, 24, is a Maryland native who attended high school in Baltimore. He appeared […]
Ranking every position group on the Ravens’ 2026 roster
The Baltimore Ravens filled out their roster this offseason with a number of notable additions in the draft and free agency. Now, with the 2026 season fast approaching next month, position groups will be finalized across training camp and preseason action over the next few weeks. Which of the team’s position groups are the strongest? […]
Ravens ramp up physicality at hot, chippy day of training camp
The Baltimore Ravens held a hot practice on Thursday, in every sense of the word. Wednesday’s showers dialed up the humidity at The Castle, and the team’s third padded practice in four days dialed up the intensity. Motors were running hot, as were several players’ tempers. Tight end Mark Andrews and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson […]
The Ravens’ defensive line could make – or break – their 2026 season
In 2025, everything went wrong for the Baltimore Ravens. Their star QB couldn’t stay healthy due to a porous offensive line. They struggled to execute in high-leverage situations and continued a frustrating pattern of blowing late leads. Their disorganized secondary continuously let opposing offenses pick them apart. The list goes on and on, but at […]
Baltimore Ravens 2026 schedule and scores
Excitement for the Baltimore Ravens’ 2026 season is building with a revamped pass rush and young offensive coordinator Declan Doyle making waves at training camp. The team just signed star wide receiver Zay Flowers to a four-year, $140 million extension, and the rest of the league is once again underrating two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson. […]
Ravens Reacts survey: grading the Zay Flowers extension
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. The Ravens backed up the Brinks truck for Zay Flowers on Tuesday, signing him to a four-year, $140 million extension that makes him the fourth-highest-paid wide […]
Ravens Roundtable: instant reactions to Zay Flowers’ extension
The Baltimore Ravens have signed star wide receiver Zay Flowers to a four-year, $140 million contract extension, the team announced on Tuesday. Here are the instant reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff: I had long been projecting a $35MM per-year extension for Zay Flowers, and the Ravens came in right on the dot. Fans will debate […]
Ravens sign veteran OT Kendall Lamm following Hakeem Adeniji retirement
The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran offensive tackle Kendall Lamm following a workout on Monday, per the NFL’s daily transaction report, filling the roster spot vacated by Hakeem Adeniji’s sudden retirement over the weekend. Lamm, 34, is entering his 12th NFL season. He spent the last four in Miami with 46 total appearances, including 15 starts […]
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