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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

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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• 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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• What was the Ravens’ best coaching hire in 2025?

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Ravens added numerous new coaches in 2025. Which do you believe was the best? The Baltimore Ravens’ coaching staff underwent changes this offseason — though thankfully they didn’t lose their coordinators — and many appear to be significant impact coaches. Ravens Coaching Hires Senior secondary coach Chuck Pagano Defensive Backs coach Donald D’Alesi...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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• Zack Baun, Eagles reportedly agree to three-year contract
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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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• 3 Giants honored by Pro Football Writers of America

Photo by Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Dexter Lawrence honored despite season-ending injury Three members of the New York Giants have earned honors from the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has been named to the PFWA All-NFC Team. Wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Tyrone Tracy have been voted to the PFWA All-Rookie Te...2025
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• Ravens - Bills: Battle in trenches among critical matchups in Divisional Round

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images This AFC clash features key battles between specific players, units, and coaches. The Baltimore Ravens will continue their quest to reach the Super Bowl on Sunday, facing the Buffalo Bills for the second time this year. The clash between the AFC powerhouses is the most anticipated bout of the Divisional Round as it will pit the top two candidates for league MV...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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• 6 Ravens pending free agents worthy of contract extensions before end of season

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Half a dozen players having career years or resurgent seasons who deserve an extended stay in Charm City. The Baltimore Ravens are on the precipice of claiming back-to-back AFC North division titles for the first time since 2019. Their late-season surge has come in large part to a handful of players on both sides of the ball who are slated to become free...2025
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• Ranking the Kansas City Chiefs, contenders, and pretenders in the NFL playoffs
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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."

• Ravens nab S Malaki Starks in Mel Kiper’s latest mock
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• Zack Baun, Eagles reportedly agree to three-year contract
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• 9 front seven standouts from NFL Combine who fit Ravens
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• Ravens 2024 position review: Inside Linebackers
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• The top 10 offseason needs for the Ravens
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• Report: Eagles have made re-signing Zack Baun their priority

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images As it should be. The Philadelphia Eagles have “made re-signing Zack Baun a priority ahead of free agency,” according to a report from the Inquirer’s Jeff McLane. Although the Eagles typically do not pay off-ball linebackers, Baun is no typical off-ball linebacker. As BGN’s Jonny Page recently wrote about, Baun is arguably the team’s most important defend...2025
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• Biggest questions (and potential answers) for the Ravens’ 2025 offseason
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• Why you shouldn’t expect the Seahawks to use the franchise tag

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Ernest Jones IV is a free agent and could be franchise tagged. It would be a stunner if the Seahawks went that route. Tuesday (Feb. 18) marks the beginning of a two-week window in which NFL teams can place the franchise tag on soon-to-be unrestricted free agents. Once the March 4 deadline passes, no players can be franchise tagged. For the Seattle Seaha...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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• Grading the Ravens’ 2024 free agent additions
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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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• Roquan Smith: College football career, stats, highlights, records
Here's a quick guide to linebacker Roquan Smith's college career at Georgia....2025

• Ravens nab S Malaki Starks in Mel Kiper’s latest mock
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• Biggest questions (and potential answers) for the Ravens’ 2025 offseason
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• Resilient WR among Reese’s Senior Bowl standouts who fit Ravens offensive needs
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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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• Roquan Smith is ready to war against Patrick Queen; believes Trenton Simpson can be NFL’s best 2nd-year LB

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The All-Pro linebacker is happy for his former running mate in the middle of the Ravens defense and is even more excited for the potential of his new projected new one. It didn’t take long for Roquan Smith to build a strong rapport with former Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl inside linebacker Patrick Queen after being acquired via trade at the 2022 midseason d...2024
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• 5 takeaways from the Ravens gut-wrenching AFC Championship loss to the Chiefs

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The team fell short of advancing to the Super Bowl in debilitating fashion. The Baltimore Ravens 2023 season came to a disappointing end on Sunday in the AFC championship when they fell 17-10 to the Kansas City Chiefs at home. To have their deepest playoff run in 11 years and the first conference title game that Charm City has hosted in over 50 years end...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

Ranking the top 10 linebackers for the upcoming NFL season...2023
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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

Here's a look at some of the top landing spots for Roquan Smith...2022
• 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
Looking at some players who should have made the Pro Bowl...2021
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• Bears' Roquan Smith returns to practice, will reportedly play out his contract after trade request

Smith's deal runs through the 2022 season...2022
• 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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• Ravens nab S Malaki Starks in Mel Kiper’s latest mock
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• Zack Baun, Eagles reportedly agree to three-year contract
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• Ravens 2024 position review: Inside Linebackers
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• The top 10 offseason needs for the Ravens
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• Grading the Ravens’ 2024 free agent additions
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• Resilient WR among Reese’s Senior Bowl standouts who fit Ravens offensive needs
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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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• 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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• What shouldn’t the Giants do in Round 1?
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Looking at how teams have fared drafting “low positional value” players on Day 1 This time of year, we NFL fans all begin to obsess over what our favorite team is going to do with its first-round draft pick(s) (unless you are a fan of the Los Angeles Rams, who haven’t had one since 2016). Teams gravitate toward high-value positions with their Day 1 pick...2023
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