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• Report: Browns free agent QB finds a new home

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The Bailey Zappe era has come to an end as he is reportedly signing a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bailey Zappe era with the Cleveland Browns has apparently come to a close. Zappe, a free agent after spending a portion of the 2024 season with the Cleveland Browns, is reportedly joining Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew in the quarterback room ...2025
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• Ravens max restructure CB Marlon Humphrey’s contract, add multiple void years

Kara Durrette/Getty Images The Ravens have created cap space in the form of restructuring cornerback Marlon Humphrey’s contract One way or another, the Baltimore Ravens needed cap space. After entering with around $10 million before the beginning of free agency and a litany of moves, restructures were inevitable. According to Russell Street Report’s Brian McFarland, the restructure has arr...2025
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• Ravens DT Michael Pierce announces retirement after 9 seasons

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images After nine seasons in the NFL between the Ravens and Vikings, Michael Pierce is calling it a career. On Wednesday morning while appearing on the Sports Spectrum podcast, Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce announced that he is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons. Ravens NT Michael Pierce announces his retirement https://t.co/hn3DXccica— Jeff Zr...2025
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• Former Vikings DT Michael Pierce retiring after 9 seasons

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Michael Pierce played two seasons with the Vikings sandwiched between two stints with the Baltimore Vikings. On Wednesday morning while making an appearance on the Sports Spectrum podcast, former Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce announced that he’s retiring from the NFL after nine seasons. After nine seasons in Baltimore and Minnesota, Michael...2025
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• Longtime Ravens DT Michael Pierce retires after nine-year NFL career

Pierce owns one of the most memorable big-man interceptions of all time...2025
• Ravens run-stopper Pierce retires after 8 seasons
Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce, who became the heaviest player to make an interception in the last 25 years, has announced his retirement....2025

• Derrick Henry dominates and 4 more takeaways from Wildcard win over Steelers

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Some questions were answered while others came into focus in the first round of the playoffs. The Baltimore Ravens opened the 2024 postseason with an overwhelming 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round. With the win, they not only advanced to next week’s Divisional round but won consecutive games against their archrivals for the fi...2025
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• Ravens stock report: Convincing win with some caveats

Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images Ravens trounce Browns despite sluggish start The Baltimore Ravens capped off their regular season with a convincing 35-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The Browns, who will hold the No.2 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, are not a good team and had many starters miss the game due to injury. Sufficed to say, this was more of a tune-up game for the AFC North ch...2025
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• Ravens continue making history and 4 more takeaways from division-clinching win over Browns

Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images Some questions were answered while others came into focus in the regular season finale. The Baltimore Ravens notched their fourth straight blowout win to close out the 2024 regular season with a 35-10 win over the Cleveland Browns. With the win, they clinched back-to-back AFC North titles and the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoff standings. “It’s an awesome ...2025
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• Week 18 Brownies & Frownies as Ravens dominate Browns 35-10

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Browns drop to 3-14 to end the 2024 season where we have a few winners, a lot of losers for the Week 18 Ravens loss The Cleveland Browns season is finally over. What a ride this year. Disappointment? Frustrating? Embarrassment? How about all of the above? On Monday, players will begin the process of cleaning out their lockers. Most will take...2025
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens beat Browns, clinch AFC North

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Baltimore Beatdown staff reacts to the Ravens’ victory over the Cleveland Browns. It wasn’t the prettiest first half, but the Ravens dominated the Browns in the second half to secure back-to-back AFC North titles and the No. 3 seed in the playoffs. Here are the reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff: The Ravens kept their starters on the field for too l...2025
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• Staff Reactions: Refreshed Ravens Beatdown Giants

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Baltimore Beatdown staff reacts to the Ravens victory over the New York Giants. The Baltimore Ravens exit their bye week and throttle the New York Giants, 35-14. Below are the reactions from the Beatdown staff. Got in, got out, stayed healthy. That’s what the Ravens needed to do against the Giants and they did so perfectly. Lamar Jackson racked up five pas...2024
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• Giants-Ravens injury report: Depleted Giants will be without several starters

Injuries have impacted defense at every level, and the offensive line The New York Giants, already fielding a depleted roster with several top players on injured reserve, have ruled out four current starters for Sunday’s Week 15 game against Baltimore Ravens. Linebacker Bobby Okereke (back), defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder), left guard Jon Runyan Jr. (ankle) and slot cornerback...2024
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• Giants-Ravens: What to expect when New York has the ball

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Can the Giants generate any real offense? The 2-11 New York Giants host the 8-5 Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, with the Ravens coming off a Week 14 bye. The Giants are 16.5-point home underdogs, and the Over/Under is 43.5 points. The Ravens have the highest implied team total this week. Baltimore opened as 14-point favorites on Monday, and the line has shif...2024
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• NFC East news: Philly heads into showdown with Baltimore; Washington to battle chilly weather

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The latest news from around the division. A handful of Philadelphia Eagles who must thrive in Week 13 vs Ravens - Geoffrey Knox, InsideTheIggles.com Philly faces a high-flying bird team in Week 13. Technically, the Eagles and Ravens have met on the field six times to play a football game, and the bad guys have a 3-2-1 lead in the all-time series. Baltim...2024
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• Eagles and Ravens news ahead of Sunday’s game

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Week 13 roster updates. Here’s some Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens roster news ahead of their Week 13 game at M&T Bank Stadium. The Eagles downgraded WR Johnny Wilson from questionable to OUT. The rookie wide receiver unexpectedly missed Friday’s practice due to a hamstring injury. Wilson has only been targeted twice over the last three weeks...2024
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"Longtime Ravens DT Michael Pierce retires after nine-year NFL career"

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"5 million extension with Michael Pierce, a source told ESPN's Field Yates on Saturday, which keeps the starting nose tackle from becoming an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season."

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"Zay Flowers Nelson Agholor Devin Duvernay Tylan Wallace Tight end (4) Mark Andrews Isaiah Likely Charlie Kolar Patrick Ricard Offensive line (9) Ronnie Stanley John Simpson Tyler Linderbaum Kevin Zeitler Morgan Moses Daniel Faalele Patrick Mekari Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu Ben Cleveland Andrew Vorhees [NFI] Defense (25) Interior Defensive line (4) Michael Pierce Justin Madubuike Broderick Washington Travis Jones Outside linebacker (5) Tyus Bowser [NFI] Jadeveon Clowney Odafe Oweh David Ojabo Tavius Robinson Malik Hamm Inside linebacker (5) Roquan Smith Patrick Queen Trenton Simpson Malik Harrison Del’Shawn Phillips Cornerback (8) Marlon Humphrey Rock Ya-Sin Ronald Darby Jalyn Armour-Davis Brandon Stephens Damarion “Pepe” Williams Arthur Maulet Ar’Darius Washington Safety (4) Marcus Williams Kyle Hamilton Geno Stone Special Teams (3) K Justin Tucker P Jordan Stout LS Tyler Ott"

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"Nose tackle Michael Pierce is undergoing arm surgery Thursday, becoming the fourth Ravens player to suffer a season-ending injury in the first three weeks of the season."

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"Vikings' Michael Pierce suffers injury ahead of training camp, nose tackle's availability in doubt, per report"

2020
"Dalvin Cook reported to Vikings camp on Tuesday, effectively ending his holdout, while defensive lineman Michael Pierce said he is opting out, citing respiratory concerns."

2019
"Matthew Judon stripped Hodges on a sack with less than two minutes to play in the first half and Michael Pierce recovered on Pittsburgh’s 23-yard-line."

2018
"Quarterback Jacoby Brissett handed the ball off to rookie running back Jordan Wilkins, who fumbled after being tackled by defensive tackle, Michael Pierce."

2017
"Michael Pierce can be the replacement to Brandon Williams on the defensive line."

2016
" Baltimore features a mountainous defensive interior with 679 pounds of defensive tackle in Brandon Williams and Michael Pierce."

• Report: Browns free agent QB finds a new home
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• Ravens max restructure CB Marlon Humphrey’s contract, add multiple void years
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• Ravens DT Michael Pierce announces retirement after 9 seasons
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• Former Vikings DT Michael Pierce retiring after 9 seasons
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• 2024 Baltimore Beatdown awards: Coach of the Year

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Vote for the Baltimore Ravens’ Coach of the Year for the 2024 season. The 2024-2025 NFL season is complete, but before the chapter is closed, we want a final look at the joys that came from the Baltimore Ravens’ season. So, let’s celebrate the successes by handing out our second-annual Baltimore Beatdown Awards. Today, we continue with Coach of the Year....2025
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• Maryland product among East-West Shrine Bowl standouts who fit Ravens needs

Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images The annual premier all-star event featured some impressive performances from prospects at positions that will be addressed this offseason. The Ravens front office has long believed in drafting and developing their core talent rather than relying on veteran acquisitions. General manager Eric DeCosta has repeatedly said the draft is the “lifeblood” of the organiza...2025
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• Ravens vs. Bills will be a kaiju fight between two of the NFL’s scariest monster offenses

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images These two teams are a lot a like. Now the slugfest begins. Normally, I spend this section talking about a specific matchup. What one side of the ball needs to do to the other, or something that I’m watching. However, this kaiju battle between two of the best offenses in football actually reminds me of a quote from one of the world’s greatest scribes, No...2025
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• Ravens stock report: Convincing win with some caveats
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• Ravens continue making history and 4 more takeaways from division-clinching win over Browns
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• Cold weather in Buffalo should help Ravens

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Ravens’ rushing attack should benefit from colder temperatures during Sunday’s Divisional round matchup. For the entire week leading up to the Ravens’ AFC Divisional matchup with the Bills, players have been repeatedly asked about the impact of the weather. For some, like Canada-born defenders Tavius Robinson and Brent Urban, Sunday’s cold temperatur...2025
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• Derrick Henry dominates and 4 more takeaways from Wildcard win over Steelers
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• Week 18 Brownies & Frownies as Ravens dominate Browns 35-10
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• Staff Reactions: Refreshed Ravens Beatdown Giants
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• Giants-Ravens: What to expect when New York has the ball
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• Eagles and Ravens news ahead of Sunday’s game
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• The Linc - Eagles vs. Ravens “has the potential to be the game of the year”

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 11/29/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... The Best NFL Bets for Week 13: And Now the Season Begins - The RingerPhiladelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens (-3). The game of the week has the potential to be the game of the year. I have my doubts about Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia’s passing offense, but the...2024
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• Derrick Henry dominates and 4 more takeaways from Wildcard win over Steelers
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• Ravens celebrate (and tease) 355-pound Michael Pierce after his 1st career INT

A mic'd up moment from the Ravens' win over the Browns shows teammates joking with DT Michael Pierce, who had a couple of reasons for sliding down after the pick....2025
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• Ravens continue making history and 4 more takeaways from division-clinching win over Browns
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens beat Browns, clinch AFC North
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• The Linc - Ravens’ offensive line leads the NFL in holding penalties

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 11/30/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Eagles-Ravens preview: Five things to watch - PhillyVoiceThe Ravens have allowed 16 sacks this season, third-best in the NFL. They have an above average offensive line, but it is not without its concern areas. To begin, they have the grabbiest offensive line i...2024
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• The Linc - Eagles vs. Ravens “has the potential to be the game of the year”
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• Ravens Week 3 Defensive Report Card: Both Kyles had big days, cornerbacks played better than box score indicates

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Weekly grades for every position group on defense are in with some high, moderate and poor marks. The Baltimore Ravens finally found a way to finish and didn’t let another double-digit fourth-quarter lead slip away in a decisive 28-25 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in Week 3. In the team’s first victory of the 2024 regular season, there were several...2024
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• 4 takeaways from the Ravens’ dominant win over the Dolphins

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The Ravens won their sixth straight in overwhelming fashion. The Baltimore Ravens returned home to M&T Bank Stadium in Week 17 to take on the Miami Dolphins with a chance to ensure that the pathway to the Super Bowl in the AFC runs through Charm City. In the highly-anticipated clash between the two top teams in the AFC, they not only clinched the No. 1 seed, ...2024
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• Source: Pierce, Ravens agree to $7.5M extension

The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a two-year $7.5 million extension with Michael Pierce, a source told ESPN's Field Yates on Saturday, which keeps the starting nose tackle from becoming an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season....2024
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• Baltimore Ravens 53-man roster announced

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The Ravens’ first 53-man roster has been announced With roster cuts finalized, the Baltimore Ravens initial 53-man roster has been announced. Of course, things are expected to change within 24 hours as the Ravens navigate injured reserve and bring back a player or two once the Ravens can revert players without risk of ending their season or subjecting them to...2023
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• Longtime Ravens DT Michael Pierce retires after nine-year NFL career
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• Source: Vikes' Cook reports; DT Pierce opts out
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• Vikings' Michael Pierce suffers injury ahead of training camp, nose tackle's availability in doubt, per report
Minnesota will have to wait a bit longer to see Pierce on the field...2021
• Ravens vs. Cardinals final: MVP, 7 Winners & 7 Losers

Photo by Vincent Mignott/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The Ravens get it done in the desert The Ravens got it done. Sloppily and with rising blood pressures to end it, but they won, 31-24. Below is my list of the Ravens’ Winners, Losers and the MVP. DT Michael Pierce I’m curious if I’ve ever put a defensive tackle as the MVP of a game. No matter, Pierce earned it. Two fourth-down stops, ...2023
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• Los Angeles Chargers Squander First-Half Defensive Performance in 20-10 Loss to Baltimore Ravens

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Chargers put together one of the best defensive performances they’ve had all year in the first half of their Sunday Night performance against the Baltimore Ravens, giving us a clue on what could have been this season. In a poorly officiated, poorly coached game, the Los Angeles Chargers lost a 20-10 affair against the Baltimore Ravens that w...2023
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• Ravens re-sign DL Brent Urban

Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images The big Canuck, Brent Urban, is re-signing with the Baltimore Ravens According to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec, the Baltimore Ravens are re-signing defensive lineman Brent Urban. Urban, who turns 33-years-old before the 2024 season, has been a consistent defensive contributor for the Ravens since being drafted by them in the fourth round (No. 134 overall...2024
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• The Linc - Eagles vs. Ravens “has the potential to be the game of the year”
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• Ravens 2024 position review: Defensive Line

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Breaking down the individual seasons of every player who played meaningful snaps this past year. With the 2024 season officially in the books and the start of the new league year a week away, it’s the perfect time to review the Baltimore Ravens one position group at a time before completely turning the page forward to gearing up for 2025. In the next installm...2025
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• Cold weather in Buffalo should help Ravens
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• Lamar Jackson, Marcus Williams to play vs. Broncos; Keaton Mitchell ‘looks good’

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will play vs. Broncos; as will Marcus Williams. Keaton Mitchell a possible addition to the 53-man roster. After Lamar Jackson was absent on Thursday, his status for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos was a bit of an unknown. According to Underdog Fantasy’s James Palmer, the Broncos, though they were preparing for Jac...2024
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• Ravens News 3/25: Stepping Backward

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images 2024 NFL free agency: Experts debate best, worst deals NFL Experts, ESPN Which team has taken a step backward over the past week? Matt Bowen, NFL analyst: Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens added running back Derrick Henry, who is an upgrade and a scheme fit in Todd Monken’s offense. However, this is more about the players (and the coaches) who have moved on ...2024
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• Ravens vs. Steelers: 0 Winners & 8 Losers

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Twice this season, the Ravens have turned an easy win into a shameful loss The Ravens entered with a chance to dominate the division. Instead, they let it slip through their hands, much like the football did for their pass catchers. Rather than being up 4-1, they find themselves tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers at 3-2, and now they head to London and play...2023
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• Baltimore Ravens final 53-man roster projection

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images My first and final prediction for the Ravens’ initial 53-man roster The Baltimore Ravens have completed the 2023 NFL training camp and preseason. All that’s left now is the hard part of cutting their roster to 53 players, which must be done by Tuesday, August 29, at 4 p.m. ET. Here is my first and final prediction. Offense: 25 (+1) Quarterback (2) Lamar Jac...2023
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