Ravens steer away from need in selecting Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson in third round
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Simpson’s selection adds uncertainty to the future of of 2020 first-round pick Patrick Queen.
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Lamar Jackson, Ravens come to terms on five-year deal after years of negotiations
Luke Jones
A deal more than two years in the making finally made it across the finish line hours before the start of the NFL draft on Thursday.
Ravens select Boston College receiver Zay Flowers with 22nd pick in 2023 NFL draft
Luke Jones
On the same day Lamar Jackson signed a new contract, the Ravens gave him another pass-catching weapon.
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The Ravens-related buzz on the eve of the draft stemmed from a SpongeBob tweet posted by Lamar Jackson late Tuesday.
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Ravens bring back cornerback Seymour, officially sign quarterback Huntley to restricted tender
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Ravens take big swing on $15 million deal with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
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Luke Jones offers his orange thoughts after a happy home opener in Baltimore.
Ravens’ shift in tone on Jackson reflects increasingly unsettling situation
Luke Jones
Much like Wednesday’s pre-draft press conference, the Lamar Jackson saga is feeling pretty miserable.
Impressive Rodriguez debut gives Orioles reason to be excited
Luke Jones
The debut of Grayson Rodriguez was worth the wait on Wednesday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of pre-draft press conference
Luke Jones
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Bradish exit adds to Orioles’ early pitching concerns before Wells saves day in Monday’s win
Luke Jones
Preliminary X-rays were negative after a liner struck Kyle Bradish on the foot in Monday’s game at Texas.
Grappling with the history of WrestleMania
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Luke Jones is pinned down on WrestleMania history and Lamar Jackson by Dennis Koulatsos
Opening Day brings little bit of everything for Orioles
Luke Jones
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Sizing up 2023 Orioles’ Opening Day roster
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias set the Opening Day roster hours before first pitch at Fenway Park on Thursday
Campbell closes door on Ravens return, agreeing to one-year deal with Atlanta
Luke Jones
Baltimore had released six-time Pro Bowl selection Calais Campbell on March 13.
Jackson comments on knee injury, absence from Ravens road games at end of last season
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson pushed back at notions that his absence was more about his contract than his knee.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on cusp of 2023 season
Luke Jones
Top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez didn’t make the Opening Day roster, prompting disappointment and scrutiny.
Lamar Jackson reveals trade request from Ravens, but does it really change anything?
Luke Jones
As the surprise and angst over Jackson’s Monday announcement wore off, reality returned to the forefront.
Ravens agree to one-year deal with veteran receiver Nelson Agholor
Luke Jones
Baltimore finally added its first outside free agent since the start of the new league year.
Lamar Jackson contract saga grows even stranger
Luke Jones
The star quarterback’s refusal to employ a certified agent continues to come under scrutiny.
Offseason of discontent for Ravens, Jackson continues with no end in sight
Luke Jones
The Lamar Jackson opinions are everywhere, some more grounded in reality and logic than others.
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Luke Jones
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Luke Jones
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Ravens tender quarterback Huntley, re-sign running back Hill to open new league year
Luke Jones
Baltimore gave Tyler Huntley the low tender of $2.6 million, which means another team can still sign him to an offer sheet.
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Luke Jones
Ex-Baltimore guard Ben Powers cashing in with Denver reminded not to give up on draft picks too quickly.
Ravens release defensive end Campbell, reportedly losing guard Powers in free agency
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Parting with six-time Pro Bowl selection Calais Campbell saves Baltimore $7 million in salary cap space to open the new league year.
Looking back at history of Ravens’ scheduled picks in 2023 draft
Luke Jones
Baltimore is scheduled to make just five selections, which would mark its lowest total since 1999.
Ravens to trade veteran safety Chuck Clark to New York Jets next week
Luke Jones
Parting ways with Clark will save Baltimore a little over $4 million in salary cap space.
Ravens continue making intriguing additions to coaching staff
Luke Jones
New outside linebackers coach Chuck Smith will oversee the development of young edge rushers David Ojabo and Odafe Oweh.
Ravens’ tag approach with Lamar Jackson risky, but forcing action necessary for solution
Luke Jones
Is total control worth as much as finding a solution when each side has a fair viewpoint?
Ravens steer away from need in selecting Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson in third round
Luke Jones
Simpson’s selection adds uncertainty to the future of of 2020 first-round pick Patrick Queen.
Lamar Jackson, Ravens come to terms on five-year deal after years of negotiations
Luke Jones
A deal more than two years in the making finally made it across the finish line hours before the start of the NFL draft on Thursday.
Ravens select Boston College receiver Zay Flowers with 22nd pick in 2023 NFL draft
Luke Jones
On the same day Lamar Jackson signed a new contract, the Ravens gave him another pass-catching weapon.
Will 2023 NFL draft bring bombshell or blip for Ravens?
Luke Jones
The Ravens-related buzz on the eve of the draft stemmed from a SpongeBob tweet posted by Lamar Jackson late Tuesday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 15-7 start to 2023 campaign
Luke Jones
Baltimore has won seven straight to move into second place in the AL East.
Ravens bring back cornerback Seymour, officially sign quarterback Huntley to restricted tender
Luke Jones
Kevon Seymour finished fourth on the 2022 team in special-teams snaps despite missing three games.
Huntley to sign restricted tender with Ravens on Monday
Luke Jones
The backup quarterback is scheduled to make $2.627 million, but that salary is not guaranteed for 2023.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts week ahead of 2023 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with Night 1 of the draft rapidly approaching.
Sizing up the 2023 Ravens roster ahead of next week’s draft
Luke Jones
How likely is Baltimore to draft a cornerback next week?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win in Chicago
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Shortstop Jorge Mateo is off to a red-hot start to open the 2023 season.
Orioles option struggling starting pitcher Cole Irvin to minors
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The 28-year-old lefty failed to complete five innings in each of his first three starts to open the season.
DeCosta, Ravens “saw everything we needed to see” with Beckham’s health
Luke Jones
“We’re getting somebody who’s ready to explode again, and he’s in the right environment.”
No assurances, but Beckham and Ravens betting on Jackson staying for 2023
Luke Jones
“My thoughts would be that he would be here. I know that these two want him to be here.”
Orioles rookie pitcher Rodriguez learns lessons that can’t be taught in minors
Luke Jones
Top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez made his Camden Yards debut on Tuesday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Odell Beckham Jr. agreement
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple thoughts in the wake of one of the bigger boom-or-bust moves in team history.
Ravens take big swing on $15 million deal with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Luke Jones
The wideout made an apparent pitch to Lamar Jackson upon announcing the news on Instagram.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 7-6 win over Yankees in home opener
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his orange thoughts after a happy home opener in Baltimore.
Ravens’ shift in tone on Jackson reflects increasingly unsettling situation
Luke Jones
Much like Wednesday’s pre-draft press conference, the Lamar Jackson saga is feeling pretty miserable.
Impressive Rodriguez debut gives Orioles reason to be excited
Luke Jones
The debut of Grayson Rodriguez was worth the wait on Wednesday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of pre-draft press conference
Luke Jones
There figures to be a question or five about a certain franchise quarterback during Wednesday’s presser.
Bradish exit adds to Orioles’ early pitching concerns before Wells saves day in Monday’s win
Luke Jones
Preliminary X-rays were negative after a liner struck Kyle Bradish on the foot in Monday’s game at Texas.
Grappling with the history of WrestleMania
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is pinned down on WrestleMania history and Lamar Jackson by Dennis Koulatsos
Opening Day brings little bit of everything for Orioles
Luke Jones
It was a historic season opener for star catcher Adley Rutschman, who continues exceeding expectations.
Sizing up 2023 Orioles’ Opening Day roster
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias set the Opening Day roster hours before first pitch at Fenway Park on Thursday
Campbell closes door on Ravens return, agreeing to one-year deal with Atlanta
Luke Jones
Baltimore had released six-time Pro Bowl selection Calais Campbell on March 13.
Jackson comments on knee injury, absence from Ravens road games at end of last season
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson pushed back at notions that his absence was more about his contract than his knee.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on cusp of 2023 season
Luke Jones
Top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez didn’t make the Opening Day roster, prompting disappointment and scrutiny.
Lamar Jackson reveals trade request from Ravens, but does it really change anything?
Luke Jones
As the surprise and angst over Jackson’s Monday announcement wore off, reality returned to the forefront.
Ravens agree to one-year deal with veteran receiver Nelson Agholor
Luke Jones
Baltimore finally added its first outside free agent since the start of the new league year.
Lamar Jackson contract saga grows even stranger
Luke Jones
The star quarterback’s refusal to employ a certified agent continues to come under scrutiny.
Offseason of discontent for Ravens, Jackson continues with no end in sight
Luke Jones
The Lamar Jackson opinions are everywhere, some more grounded in reality and logic than others.
Adjusted games lost for 2022 Ravens includes hangover from previous year’s injury nightmare
Luke Jones
Ronnie Stanley made his healthy return to the field after being injured for the better part of two years.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering second week of free agency
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore’s slow start to the new league year.
Ravens tender quarterback Huntley, re-sign running back Hill to open new league year
Luke Jones
Baltimore gave Tyler Huntley the low tender of $2.6 million, which means another team can still sign him to an offer sheet.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at start of new league year
Luke Jones
Ex-Baltimore guard Ben Powers cashing in with Denver reminded not to give up on draft picks too quickly.
Ravens release defensive end Campbell, reportedly losing guard Powers in free agency
Luke Jones
Parting with six-time Pro Bowl selection Calais Campbell saves Baltimore $7 million in salary cap space to open the new league year.
Looking back at history of Ravens’ scheduled picks in 2023 draft
Luke Jones
Baltimore is scheduled to make just five selections, which would mark its lowest total since 1999.
Ravens to trade veteran safety Chuck Clark to New York Jets next week
Luke Jones
Parting ways with Clark will save Baltimore a little over $4 million in salary cap space.
Ravens continue making intriguing additions to coaching staff
Luke Jones
New outside linebackers coach Chuck Smith will oversee the development of young edge rushers David Ojabo and Odafe Oweh.
Ravens’ tag approach with Lamar Jackson risky, but forcing action necessary for solution
Luke Jones
Is total control worth as much as finding a solution when each side has a fair viewpoint?
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is the Ravens and Orioles beat reporter for WNST BaltimorePositive.com and is a PFWA member. His mind is consumed with useless sports knowledge, pro wrestling promos, and movie quotes, but he often forgets where he put his phone. Luke's favorite sports memories include being one of the thousands of kids who waited for Cal Ripken's autograph after Orioles games in the summer of 1995, attending the Super Bowl XXXV victory parade with his dad in the pouring rain, and watching the Terps advance to the Final Four at the Carrier Dome in 2002. Follow him on social media @BaltimoreLuke or email him at Luke@wnst.net.
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