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• Breaking down the Ravens’ roster before the 2025 NFL Draft

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Analyzing the Ravens’ current depth chart to gauge which position group they may draft early this year. The 2025 NFL Draft is set to commence on Thursday, April 24, when Round 1 will occur. Rounds 2-3 will follow-up on Friday night, with Rounds 4-7 finishing up on Saturday. Please visit FanDuel Sportsbook for up-to-date odds, props, and more betting features on t...2025
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• Majority of Ravens fans do NOT want a wide receiver in Round 1

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Ravens fans are not interested in the team drafting a wide receiver in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. In 2019, the Baltimore Ravens drafted wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown in Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Two years later, they selected Rashod Bateman and two years after that they picked Zay Flowers, all in Round 1. It’s clear fans aren’t inte...2025
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• Mike Kiwak’s Final 2025 NFL First-Round Mock Draft

Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It could be a wild Night 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. Why say lot word when few word do trick? My only first-round mock here. Has trades! Dive in, read, and comment. Or don’t, not beggar. Enjoy! Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward, QB, Miami The consensus comes to a point almost every year. The Titans need ...2025
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• Reacts Survey: What position do you NOT want the Ravens to pursue in Round 1?

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Fans are welcoming to many prospects and position groups, but which one(s) do you not want to see the Ravens pick in Round 1? It’s officially draft week and with it comes another edition of Baltimore Beatdown polling our community with an SB Nation Reacts Survey! Over the past months, mocks have been everywhere. Fans are ecstatic with t...2025
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• Ravens’ roster ranked second-best in the NFL

Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images The Baltimore Ravens’ roster is ready for a Super Bowl run. The Baltimore Ravens have been one of the NFL’s best teams since Lamar Jackson took over as the starting quarterback midway through the 2018 season. That looks to continue this year as general manager Eric DeCosta has once again assembled one of the league’s best rosters, with 11 draft picks to add to t...2025
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• Cowboys focused seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Who are the Cowboys most likely to end up with in the first round in your opinion? The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly upon us, and months of shifting player stocks and smoke screens from teams will soon come to an end. The Cowboys’ draft priorities have seemingly come into focus in recent weeks, but as we learned it can all change in a heart...2025
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• Which Ravens players are most primed to make a leap in 2025?

Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images Which Baltimore Ravens could make the leap in 2025? As the Baltimore Ravens prepare to enter another pivotal season with Super bowl aspirations, they’ll be relying on internal growth from some of their incumbents on the roster. The Ravens have a number of players who could emerge and take big strides in 2025. Who are some of the prime candidates to make a signific...2025
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• Zack Baun, Eagles reportedly agree to three-year contract

Kara Durrette/Getty Images The Birds’ top linebacker is here to stay! Big news! The Philadelphia Eagles and Zack Baun agreed to a three-year, $51 million contract extension with $34 million guaranteed, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter. The Eagles originally signed Baun to a one-year deal in March 2024 to see what he can do. The former special teamer blew all reasonable ...2025
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• 9 front seven standouts from NFL Combine who fit Ravens

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Nearly a dozen defensive linemen, edge defenders and off-ball linebackers who showed out in front of scouts and executives. The first group of prospects to hit the field at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine consisted of defensive linemen, edge defenders and off-ball linebackers. With room to improve and reinforce their de...2025
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• Biggest questions (and potential answers) for the Ravens’ 2025 offseason

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Ravens are entering the 2025 offseason with multiple major roster needs and a tight salary cap. Here are the biggest questions facing general manager Eric DeCosta The Ravens are entering the 2025 offseason with the same primary task as the last few: retaining key players while adding enough talent to put the roster over the top next...2025
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• Grading the Ravens’ 2024 free agent additions

Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Looking back on last year’s outside veteran additions and assigning letter grades. When it comes to roster construction, the Baltimore Ravens lean more on the NFL Draft to replenish their ranks on both sides of the ball. They foundationally don’t believe in investing more resources into other teams’ free agents, preferring to re-sign t...2025
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• 7 unsung heroes from Ravens 2024 season

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Players whose contributions either flew under the radar or weren’t heralded enough but were integral to the team’s overall success. While the Baltimore Ravens fell short of the Super Bowl, the 2024 season still produced success. They won double-digit games for the third straight year and claimed consecutive AFC North titles for the first time since the 2019-2020 ...2025
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• Ravens 2024 sack leader and a former All Pro named to Pro Bowl

Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images Outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy is going to his first while left tackle Ronnie Stanley is heading to his second as replacements. The Baltimore Ravens led the NFL in original Pro Bowl selections with eight and had two more added to their league-leading total on Thursday with the naming of veteran outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy to the first of his career ...2025
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• Ranking the Kansas City Chiefs, contenders, and pretenders in the NFL playoffs

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Separating the contenders from the pretenders in the 2025 NFL playoffs Every year, it feels like a handful of teams don’t belong in the NFL Playoffs, and only a select few can win it all. This year is no different. There are high-flying offenses, quarterbacks who always seem to find a way, and a few teams that are happy to be here. Today, we’ll separate ...2025
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• Bengals News (6/22): Travis Kelce responds to Ja’Marr Chase’s jab at Patrick Mahomes
Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images “Pat who?!” is causing quite the stir. KC Chiefs' Travis Kelce Sends Message to Ja’Marr Chase After Patrick Mahomes JabOn a new episode of New Heights, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce came to Patrick Mahomes's defense and had a message for Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja'Marr Chase. Joe Burrow Praises Elly De La Cruz, Feels Exc...2023
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"The top two linebackers in terms of annual salary are Roquan Smith at $20 million and Fred Warner at slightly over $19 million."

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"With Roquan Smith beside him and a full season of play, Queen earned his first Pro Bowl, with 133 tackles, 3."

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"Ravens making Roquan Smith highest-paid linebacker in NFL history with five-year, $100M deal, per report"

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"All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith said the Bears have "refused to negotiate in good faith" and that the team has left him "no choice" but to request to be traded."

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"2022 Pro Bowl snubs: Cordarrelle Patterson, Roquan Smith lead list of players who deserved recognition"

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"Ranking top 10 linebackers in NFL: Leighton Vander Esch and Roquan Smith poised for huge third-year breakouts"

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"Bears reportedly fear Roquan Smith suffered torn pectoral muscle in win over Cowboys"

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"Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds jumps ahead of Georgia star Roquan Smith"

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"Here's why Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith deserved legit Heisman Trophy love"

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"UCLA recruit linebacker Roquan Smith chooses Bruins in televised announcement, does not sign Letter of Intent after FOX Sports report defensive coordinator and lead recruiter Jeff Ulbrich taking job with Atlanta Falcons as linebackers coach."

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• Majority of Ravens fans do NOT want a wide receiver in Round 1
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• Reacts Survey: What position do you NOT want the Ravens to pursue in Round 1?
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• Ravens’ roster ranked second-best in the NFL
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• Tweets of the week: BTJ highlights, “The Hunt”, and more

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images BTJ highlights, The Hunt, and more Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some of this week’s Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter. The NFL highlighted Brian Thomas Jr. during their countdown to the draft: 2️⃣3️⃣ DAYS UNTIL THE DRAFTBrian Thomas Jr. was the 23rd overall pick by the @jaguars in 2024. He put up 87 catches, ...2025
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• Ravens nab S Malaki Starks in Mel Kiper’s latest mock

Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images The Ravens could instantly upgrade their pass defense by landing Georgia’s Malaki Starks, the top safety in the 2025 draft class. With a strong defensive second level headed by linebacker Roquan Smith, the Ravens could feasibly find an impact player to either reinforce their front line or their secondary and both would likely be just as impactful as t...2025
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• Zack Baun, Eagles reportedly agree to three-year contract
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• Ravens 2024 position review: Inside Linebackers

Photo by Scott Taetsch/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 less than a month 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 ...2025
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• The top 10 offseason needs for the Ravens

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Ranking the Ravens shopping list for the offseason With the combine starting and the negotiating window just around the corner, the offseason is just beginning. The Ravens will have a couple of weeks to manipulate the roster as much as possible and reduce their needs heading into the draft. So what are the biggest needs for the Ravens this offseason? 10....2025
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• Fortification of secondary among Ravens top offseason needs on defense

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Ranking which defensive positions are the most and least pressing to address in the coming months. The Baltimore Ravens are heading into the 2025 offseason without nearly as many question marks or glaring needs to address as they will have in 2026. A year from now, several starters and key players will be up for new deals if they aren’t extended before then. Neve...2025
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• Prolific pass rushers among Reese’s Senior Bowl standouts who fit Ravens defensive needs

Brett Davis-Imagn Images The annual premier all-star games 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 organizatio...2025
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• Resilient WR among Reese’s Senior Bowl standouts who fit Ravens offensive needs

Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images The annual premier all-star games 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 that the draft is the “lifeblood”...2025
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• 7 unsung heroes from Ravens 2024 season
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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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• 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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• Roquan Smith taunts former teammate Patrick Queen after Ravens knock Steelers from playoffs

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Roquan Smith talked his trash after the win over the Pittsburgh Steelers Roquan Smith doesn’t hesitate to express his respect and care for former teammate Patrick Queen. The first time they were set to share the field as opponents, Smith called him a brother and he was happy for him. But on the field, it’s different. ”I’m excited about the opportunity,” ...2025
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• Ravens nab S Malaki Starks in Mel Kiper’s latest mock
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• Ravens lock in to advance past Steelers in lastest Hard Knocks episode

Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Top takeaways and tidbits from the seventh episode of the iconic HBO sports docuseries. The latest edition of HBO’s Hard Knocks docuseries follows the AFC North during the 2024 regular season. Each week, Baltimore Beatdown will be breaking down the biggest moments and best quotes of every episode. Ravens stay locked in on ultimate goal Derrick Henry opened the e...2025
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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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• Brownies and Frownies: Browns shock the Ravens, lots of winners this week in Cleveland

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Jameis Winston, Cedric Tillman and a tough defense lead the way for the Browns The Baltimore Ravens rolled into town with a mighty offense highlighted by a tough running game. Both QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Henry are being discussed as league MVP and it’s not even at the halfway portion of the schedule. This Ravens rushing attack lead...2024
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• 13 players to watch in Bengals vs. Ravens

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) breaks tackles as he takes a reception 82 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter of the NFL Week 7 game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. The Bengals moved into the top of the AFC North with a 41-17 win over the Ravens. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NE...2024
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• Position battleground (defense): Cowboys vs Ravens head-to-head breakdown

Evan Habeeb-Imagn Images What are you expecting from the Cowboys defense this week after last week’s performance? Previously we broke down the offense for this week’s upcoming game for the Dallas Cowboys against the Baltimore Ravens. Now we dive back into the position battleground, this time looking at how the defensive positions and special teams stack up against each other. DEFENSIVE LIN...2024
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• Ravens making Roquan Smith highest-paid linebacker in NFL history with five-year, $100M deal, per report

Smith is the first off-ball linebacker to get $20 million a season...2023
• Ranking NFL's top 10 linebackers for 2023: Fred Warner reigns behind coverage skills, Roquan Smith a steal

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• Smith requests trade, says Bears don't value him

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• Roquan Smith requests trade from Bears: Ravens, Broncos among top potential landing spots for All-Pro

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• Roquan Smith trade grades for Ravens, Bears: Baltimore acquires two-time All-Pro linebacker

Chicago will receive draft compensation and more for parting with the talented LB...2022
• 2022 Pro Bowl snubs: Cordarrelle Patterson, Roquan Smith lead list of players who deserved recognition
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• Bears' Roquan Smith returns to practice, will reportedly play out his contract after trade request

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• Source: Ravens acquire NFL's top tackler Smith

The Ravens have landed linebacker Roquan Smith in a trade with the Bears, a source confirmed to ESPN. Chicago will receive a second- and fifth-round pick, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter....2022
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• Odell Beckham Jr. receives HUGE fine for hit on Kerby Joseph

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Ravens WR Odell Beckham Jr. received a big fine for lowering his head into Lions safety Kerby Joseph. The play was not penalized live. Baltimore Ravens receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was fined $21,844 this week for a hit on Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph. That was the second-largest fine of Week 7 and the third for Beckham in the past two weeks. Late in the ...2023
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• Arrowheadlines: Vegas releases win total projections for the 2023 season
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Monday, March 27 The latest NFL | National Football League, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, Standings, and Rumors | Bleacher Report The Kansas City Chiefs are once again expected to dominate the NFL in 2023 after winning the Super Bowl. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Chiefs are tied for the highest win total over-under for n...2023
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• Reacts Survey: What position do you NOT want the Ravens to pursue in Round 1?
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• Zack Baun, Eagles reportedly agree to three-year contract
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• Grading the Ravens’ 2024 free agent additions
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• Ranking the Kansas City Chiefs, contenders, and pretenders in the NFL playoffs
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• 6 Eagles players earn AP All-Pro team honors

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Two with first-team recognition and four with second-team designation. AP All-Pro voting results from a national panel of 50 media members were announced on Friday and six Philadelphia Eagles players made the team. Two Eagles players earned first-team All-Pro honors: Saquon Barkley and Zack Baun. Four Eagles players earned second-team All-Pro honors: A....2025
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• 2023 NFL Power Rankings Wildcard Round: Ravens stay on top despite meaningless season finale loss

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The latest power rankings following their Week 18 defeat in a game in which they rested several starters. The vast majority of national pundits still view the Baltimore Ravens as the undisputed best team in the league even after they after they had their six-game winning streak snapped in a Week 18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that saw several starter...2024
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• Ravens call all-black uniforms ‘sexy’ and ‘physical, death-row type defense’

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Well, this got a lot more traction than I originally anticipated. At the podium on Wednesday, I asked Head Coach John Harbaugh about the Ravens all-black uniforms for Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. I try not to give too many off-topic/silly questions and waste time at the podium but it felt like a little bit of lighthearted fun would be n...2023
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• Ravens vs. Browns: MVP, 15 Winners and 1 Loser

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Baltimore Ravens leave with a well-earned victory over the Cleveland Browns The Baltimore Ravens (3-1) will leave Cleveland with a dominant 28-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Here are the Ravens’ biggest winners and losers from Week 4. MVP: QB Lamar Jackson After an ugly fumble, Jackson carved up the Browns defense. He rushed for two touchdowns...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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