Business gets real for Lamar Jackson, Ravens with non-exclusive franchise tag
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The former NFL MVP will be free to negotiate with other teams beginning next week.
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Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of franchise tag deadline
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Which franchise tag will Baltimore use on star quarterback Lamar Jackson by Tuesday’s deadline?
Ravens’ roster construction remains in “haze” as new league year approaches
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Several veterans face uncertainty as Baltimore navigates the Lamar Jackson contract talks and a tight salary cap.
Ravens drama extending beyond Lamar Jackson contract saga
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Wide receiver Rashod Bateman took issue with comments made by general manager Eric DeCosta at the NFL combine.
DeCosta utters same story as Jackson, Ravens near franchise tag deadline
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Eric DeCosta remains “optimistic,” but the clock is ticking to strike a long-term deal with Lamar Jackson.
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Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of NFL scouting combine
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Both J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards are entering the final season of their contracts.
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Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Todd Monken press conference
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Monken’s introduction offers few clues on where Ravens stand with Jackson
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On the same day the window opened for NFL teams to begin using the franchise tag, the Ravens introduced their new offensive coordinator.
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Ravens re-sign defensive veterans Brent Urban, Daryl Worley
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Ravens tab Georgia’s Todd Monken to be their next offensive coordinator
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“We’re excited to get to work and begin building an offense that will help us compete for championships.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Super Bowl LVII
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Fromer Baltimore offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. helped Kansas City to a title on Sunday night.
Ravens defensive end Campbell plans to return for 16th NFL season
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The six-time Pro Bowl selection will turn 37 in September and is one sack shy of 100 for his career.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on “Bullies of Baltimore” documentary
Luke Jones
Sunday night was an outstanding trip down memory lane with those special 2000 Ravens.
Ravens reportedly narrowing search for new offensive coordinator
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Baltimore is in the midst of conducting second interviews with candidates to replace Greg Roman.
Pondering Ravens’ potential 2023 salary cap cuts (or adjustments)
Luke Jones
Even if Calais Campbell returns for a 16th NFL season, it may not be in Baltimore.
Ravens’ Huntley being added to Pro Bowl festivities no big deal, but undeserved recognition is
Luke Jones
A three-touchdown season was enough to send Tyler Huntley to the Pro Bowl as a fourth alternate.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following conference championship weekend
Luke Jones
Like Terrell Suggs a few years ago, ex-Raven Brandon Williams is a win away from becoming a Super Bowl champion with Kansas City.
With changes looming elsewhere, Ravens hope to keep offensive line largely intact
Luke Jones
A source of frustration in the previous two seasons, the offensive line was among the NFL’s best in 2022.
Orioles acquire lefty starting pitcher Cole Irvin from Oakland
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The 28-year-old made 30 starts in 2022, posting a career-best 3.98 ERA.
Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2022 season
Luke Jones
Center Tyler Linderbaum played more snaps than any other Baltimore rookie this season.
Two Ravens players voted to 2022 PFWA All-Rookie team
Luke Jones
Safety Kyle Hamilton was recognized for a strong debut season in the Baltimore secondary.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following divisional-round weekend
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Baltimore hasn’t hosted a conference championship game since Jan. 3, 1971.
Ravens inside linebacker Roquan Smith receives PFWA nod for 2022 campaign
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The 25-year-old standout was the lone Baltimore player to be named to the PFWA All-AFC team this season.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following season-ending press conference
Luke Jones
Thursday’s presser was intended to be — and needed to be — very positive in regards to Lamar Jackson and his future in Baltimore.
After first domino falls, main event of Ravens offseason commences
Luke Jones
How might Lamar Jackson’s uncertain status impact Baltimore’s search for a new offensive coordinator?
Sizing up the Ravens’ 2023 class of free agents
Luke Jones
Cornerback Marcus Peters headlines Baltimore’s list of unrestricted free agents not named Lamar Jackson.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following wild-card playoff loss at Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Despite his disappointing 2022, Odafe Oweh was a bright spot in Sunday’s season-ending loss to the Bengals.
After coming close in Cincinnati, Ravens can no longer hide from unsettling offseason
Luke Jones
Unfortunately, “close” is the word that’s come to define the Ravens in recent years with good teams coming up short.
Ravens-Bengals: Five predictions for wild-card Sunday night
Luke Jones
J.K. Dobbins is eager to carry the rushing load as Baltimore tries to pull off the upset in Cincinnati.
Huntley questionable as Ravens officially rule out Jackson for wild-card round in Cincinnati
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Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley was a full participant Friday and threw in practice for a second straight day.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of wild-card clash in Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Baltimore faces a tall order going on the road without star quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Huntley resumes throwing at Ravens practice ahead of playoff tilt in Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Starting quarterback Lamar Jackson remains out and is expected to miss his sixth straight game.
Postseason optimism fades as Jackson remains sidelined from Ravens practice
Luke Jones
With a wild-card trip to Cincinnati looming, reality set in as Lamar Jackson still wasn’t on the field 38 days after injuring his left knee.
Ravens reach $100 million extension with Pro Bowl linebacker Roquan Smith
Luke Jones
Baltimore kept its second-best pending free agent from hitting the open market.
Business gets real for Lamar Jackson, Ravens with non-exclusive franchise tag
Luke Jones
The former NFL MVP will be free to negotiate with other teams beginning next week.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of franchise tag deadline
Luke Jones
Which franchise tag will Baltimore use on star quarterback Lamar Jackson by Tuesday’s deadline?
Ravens’ roster construction remains in “haze” as new league year approaches
Luke Jones
Several veterans face uncertainty as Baltimore navigates the Lamar Jackson contract talks and a tight salary cap.
Ravens drama extending beyond Lamar Jackson contract saga
Luke Jones
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman took issue with comments made by general manager Eric DeCosta at the NFL combine.
DeCosta utters same story as Jackson, Ravens near franchise tag deadline
Luke Jones
Eric DeCosta remains “optimistic,” but the clock is ticking to strike a long-term deal with Lamar Jackson.
Orioles infield present and future carry no shortage of potential
Luke Jones
Three-fourths of the projected Opening Day infield didn’t play Tuesday, but there was impressive talent starting in Bradenton.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of NFL scouting combine
Luke Jones
John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta will receive a slew of Lamar Jackson questions in Indianapolis this week.
New offensive coaches inherit interesting Ravens running back picture
Luke Jones
Both J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards are entering the final season of their contracts.
Ravens make changes to coaching staff, part ways with strength coach Steve Saunders
Luke Jones
After coaching the wide receivers the last two seasons, Tee Martin will now become Baltimore’s quarterbacks coach.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Todd Monken press conference
Luke Jones
Winning the presser is overrated, but Monken showed off the personality and communication skills that have made him popular with players.
Monken’s introduction offers few clues on where Ravens stand with Jackson
Luke Jones
On the same day the window opened for NFL teams to begin using the franchise tag, the Ravens introduced their new offensive coordinator.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2023 spring training
Luke Jones
Chairman John Angelos expressed the goal of “sustained success,” but what exactly does that mean?
Five young players the Ravens need more from in 2023
Luke Jones
Early struggles and injuries limited the impact of 2022 fourth-round cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis.
Spring excitement warranted, but Orioles did themselves few favors with lackluster offseason
Luke Jones
Pitchers and catchers officially reported to Sarasota on Wednesday.
Ravens re-sign defensive veterans Brent Urban, Daryl Worley
Luke Jones
Brent Urban appeared in 16 games for Baltimore last season, collecting 21 tackles and a sack.
Ravens tab Georgia’s Todd Monken to be their next offensive coordinator
Luke Jones
“We’re excited to get to work and begin building an offense that will help us compete for championships.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Super Bowl LVII
Luke Jones
Fromer Baltimore offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. helped Kansas City to a title on Sunday night.
Ravens defensive end Campbell plans to return for 16th NFL season
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The six-time Pro Bowl selection will turn 37 in September and is one sack shy of 100 for his career.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on “Bullies of Baltimore” documentary
Luke Jones
Sunday night was an outstanding trip down memory lane with those special 2000 Ravens.
Ravens reportedly narrowing search for new offensive coordinator
Luke Jones
Baltimore is in the midst of conducting second interviews with candidates to replace Greg Roman.
Pondering Ravens’ potential 2023 salary cap cuts (or adjustments)
Luke Jones
Even if Calais Campbell returns for a 16th NFL season, it may not be in Baltimore.
Ravens’ Huntley being added to Pro Bowl festivities no big deal, but undeserved recognition is
Luke Jones
A three-touchdown season was enough to send Tyler Huntley to the Pro Bowl as a fourth alternate.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following conference championship weekend
Luke Jones
Like Terrell Suggs a few years ago, ex-Raven Brandon Williams is a win away from becoming a Super Bowl champion with Kansas City.
With changes looming elsewhere, Ravens hope to keep offensive line largely intact
Luke Jones
A source of frustration in the previous two seasons, the offensive line was among the NFL’s best in 2022.
Orioles acquire lefty starting pitcher Cole Irvin from Oakland
Luke Jones
The 28-year-old made 30 starts in 2022, posting a career-best 3.98 ERA.
Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2022 season
Luke Jones
Center Tyler Linderbaum played more snaps than any other Baltimore rookie this season.
Two Ravens players voted to 2022 PFWA All-Rookie team
Luke Jones
Safety Kyle Hamilton was recognized for a strong debut season in the Baltimore secondary.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following divisional-round weekend
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Baltimore hasn’t hosted a conference championship game since Jan. 3, 1971.
Ravens inside linebacker Roquan Smith receives PFWA nod for 2022 campaign
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The 25-year-old standout was the lone Baltimore player to be named to the PFWA All-AFC team this season.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following season-ending press conference
Luke Jones
Thursday’s presser was intended to be — and needed to be — very positive in regards to Lamar Jackson and his future in Baltimore.
After first domino falls, main event of Ravens offseason commences
Luke Jones
How might Lamar Jackson’s uncertain status impact Baltimore’s search for a new offensive coordinator?
Sizing up the Ravens’ 2023 class of free agents
Luke Jones
Cornerback Marcus Peters headlines Baltimore’s list of unrestricted free agents not named Lamar Jackson.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following wild-card playoff loss at Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Despite his disappointing 2022, Odafe Oweh was a bright spot in Sunday’s season-ending loss to the Bengals.
After coming close in Cincinnati, Ravens can no longer hide from unsettling offseason
Luke Jones
Unfortunately, “close” is the word that’s come to define the Ravens in recent years with good teams coming up short.
Ravens-Bengals: Five predictions for wild-card Sunday night
Luke Jones
J.K. Dobbins is eager to carry the rushing load as Baltimore tries to pull off the upset in Cincinnati.
Huntley questionable as Ravens officially rule out Jackson for wild-card round in Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley was a full participant Friday and threw in practice for a second straight day.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of wild-card clash in Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Baltimore faces a tall order going on the road without star quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Huntley resumes throwing at Ravens practice ahead of playoff tilt in Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Starting quarterback Lamar Jackson remains out and is expected to miss his sixth straight game.
Postseason optimism fades as Jackson remains sidelined from Ravens practice
Luke Jones
With a wild-card trip to Cincinnati looming, reality set in as Lamar Jackson still wasn’t on the field 38 days after injuring his left knee.
Ravens reach $100 million extension with Pro Bowl linebacker Roquan Smith
Luke Jones
Baltimore kept its second-best pending free agent from hitting the open market.
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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