Ravens rule out star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, whose long-term status remains unclear
Luke Jones
Baltimore also ruled out Kyle Van Noy, Isaiah Likely, and Pat Ricard for Monday night’s tilt with Detroit.
Luke Jones
Rogers continues providing much-needed hope as lost season for Orioles winds down
Luke Jones
Despite such a disappointing Orioles season overall, we haven’t appreciated Trevor Rogers nearly enough.
Isaiah Likely still considering “long game” as he moves closer to return for Ravens
Luke Jones
The fourth-year tight end underwent surgery for a fracture in his left foot on Aug. 1.
Wiggins, Madubuike sit out practice as Ravens prepare for Monday night clash with Detroit
Luke Jones
Coming off a strong Week 2 performance, cornerback Nate Wiggins missed Thursday’s practice with a groin issue.
With Van Noy sidelined, time for young Ravens edge rushers to show they’re up for challenge
Luke Jones
Kyle Van Noy suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 and is expected to be out against Detroit on Monday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 2 win over Cleveland
Luke Jones
A week after an even split with Trenton Simpson, rookie Teddye Buchanan started and saw most of the snaps at Will linebacker.
Ravens flip script in home opener for convincing win over Cleveland
Luke Jones
The defense and special teams led the way to overcome a sluggish start by the Baltimore offense.
Ravens deactivate Alexander, but confident “he’ll be out there very soon playing great ball”
Luke Jones
The 28-year-old defensive back struggled in the season-opening loss at Buffalo last Sunday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 2 meeting with Cleveland
Luke Jones
In two games last year, Derrick Henry averaged 6.8 yards per carry against the Browns defense.
Ravens rule out Likely, Ricard for Week 2 meeting with Cleveland
Luke Jones
Tight end Isaiah Likely will miss a second straight game, but he returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday.
Ravens defense must learn lesson, turn page quickly to not let history repeat itself
Luke Jones
Considering how ugly the response to the Buffalo collapse has been, one shudders to think about the possibility of starting 0-2 for the second straight year.
Madubuike dealing with ankle injury, but expected back at Ravens practice Thursday
Luke Jones
Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike was one of three players to sit out Wednesday as Baltimore prepared for the home opener.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 1 loss at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Jaire Alexander was hardly the only Baltimore defensive player to struggle, but he didn’t look ready to play after an extended summer absence.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season opener at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple musings and forecast for what will happen on Sunday Night Football.
Ravens rule out Ricard and Likely, but Alexander set to play in opener at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Five-time Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard will miss his first game since 2021.
Ravens still in thankless regular-season territory, but that doesn’t mean 2025 can’t be different
Luke Jones
The Super Bowl hype and sky-high preseason expectations are nothing new in the Lamar Jackson era.
Alexander practices, but two offensive standouts remain sidelined for Ravens as opener nears
Luke Jones
Veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander was a limited participant in his first practice work since Aug. 9.
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Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings with the new season kicking off on Sunday night.
Orioles’ young position core needs to get more arrows pointing up over final month
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias leaning so hard on the young position core was a mistake, but the group still needs to shoulder its share of the blame.
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Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta made Kyle Hamilton the NFL’s highest-paid safety with a $100.4 million extension on Wednesday.
Breaking down the 2025 Ravens’ initial 53-man roster
Luke Jones
What impact will DeAndre Hopkins make as the No. 3 wideout in his age-33 season?
Ravens keep three undrafted rookies on 53-man roster as Armour-Davis, Brade headline cuts
Luke Jones
Despite a good summer, cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis was in the final year of his contract and has a concerning injury history.
As roster cuts begin, Ravens still trying to get several veterans to full strength for Week 1
Luke Jones
Despite Jaire Alexander being out since Aug. 9, head coach John Harbaugh expects the veteran cornerback to return to practice next week.
Predicting the initial 53-man roster for the 2025 Ravens
Luke Jones
Will undrafted rookie cornerback Keyon Martin stick on the 53-man roster after an impressive preseason?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2025 preseason finale
Luke Jones
Baltimore flattened Washington in a 30-3 win on Saturday afternoon.
Orioles make smart and necessary move signing Basallo to long-term deal
Luke Jones
Baltimore not only made a savvy move extending an immensely talented 21-year-old, but it’s an encouraging signal to fans.
Ravens-Commanders preseason primer: Five bubble players to watch
Luke Jones
Will special-teams contributions keep second-year safety Beau Brade on the 53-man roster?
Rutschman to IL with another oblique strain, Orioles feel for Bautista after shoulder surgery
Luke Jones
Whether Adley Rutschman returns before season’s end is up in the air, but Samuel Basallo will become the primary catcher in the meantime.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts leading up to Saturday’s preseason finale
Luke Jones
A team spokesman assured Lamar Jackson is “totally fine” after he was stepped on and exited practice early on Wednesday.
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster after second preseason game
Luke Jones
Will undrafted rookie defensive back Reuben Lowery make the 53-man roster?
Alexander, Hopkins working through knee issues as Ravens wind down preseason
Luke Jones
Cornerback Jaire Alexander hasn’t practiced since Aug. 9 while continuing to manage his right knee.
Orioles finally make much-needed good news with fruitful weekend in Houston
Luke Jones
Top prospect Samuel Basallo capped a fun weekend with his first major league hit and RBIs in his long-awaited debut on Sunday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following preseason win at Dallas
Luke Jones
Talented rookie Tyler Loop has officially won the kicking job, but keeping it all season and beyond will mark the true test.
Orioles call up outfield prospect Dylan Beavers to the majors
Luke Jones
A fantastic 2025 season at Triple-A Norfolk landed the 24-year-old on Baseball America’s updated top 100 prospects list.
Ravens-Cowboys preseason primer: Five players to watch
Luke Jones
Sanoussi Kane is receiving every chance to secure the No. 3 safety spot this summer.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 17 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Baltimore conducted its final padded practice Wednesday before the second preseason tilt at Dallas.
Orioles’ Bautista out rest of 2025 with “significant” shoulder injury; Eflin also done for season
Luke Jones
Former All-Star closer Felix Bautista hurt his shoulder in late July and will see another specialist later this week.
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster after first preseason game
Luke Jones
What does the cornerback depth look like in the aftermath of a couple season-ending injuries?
Health woes persist as Orioles send Cowser, O’Neill to injured list while activating Mountcastle
Luke Jones
Colton Cowser is dealing with “very mild” symptoms that landed him on the seven-day concussion IL on Friday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following preseason win over Indianapolis
Luke Jones
Rookie LaJohntay Wester’s 87-yard punt return for a touchdown was one of the highlights from the 24-16 victory.
Ravens rule out star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, whose long-term status remains unclear
Luke Jones
Baltimore also ruled out Kyle Van Noy, Isaiah Likely, and Pat Ricard for Monday night’s tilt with Detroit.
Rogers continues providing much-needed hope as lost season for Orioles winds down
Luke Jones
Despite such a disappointing Orioles season overall, we haven’t appreciated Trevor Rogers nearly enough.
Isaiah Likely still considering “long game” as he moves closer to return for Ravens
Luke Jones
The fourth-year tight end underwent surgery for a fracture in his left foot on Aug. 1.
Wiggins, Madubuike sit out practice as Ravens prepare for Monday night clash with Detroit
Luke Jones
Coming off a strong Week 2 performance, cornerback Nate Wiggins missed Thursday’s practice with a groin issue.
With Van Noy sidelined, time for young Ravens edge rushers to show they’re up for challenge
Luke Jones
Kyle Van Noy suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 and is expected to be out against Detroit on Monday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 2 win over Cleveland
Luke Jones
A week after an even split with Trenton Simpson, rookie Teddye Buchanan started and saw most of the snaps at Will linebacker.
Ravens flip script in home opener for convincing win over Cleveland
Luke Jones
The defense and special teams led the way to overcome a sluggish start by the Baltimore offense.
Ravens deactivate Alexander, but confident “he’ll be out there very soon playing great ball”
Luke Jones
The 28-year-old defensive back struggled in the season-opening loss at Buffalo last Sunday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 2 meeting with Cleveland
Luke Jones
In two games last year, Derrick Henry averaged 6.8 yards per carry against the Browns defense.
Ravens rule out Likely, Ricard for Week 2 meeting with Cleveland
Luke Jones
Tight end Isaiah Likely will miss a second straight game, but he returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday.
Ravens defense must learn lesson, turn page quickly to not let history repeat itself
Luke Jones
Considering how ugly the response to the Buffalo collapse has been, one shudders to think about the possibility of starting 0-2 for the second straight year.
Madubuike dealing with ankle injury, but expected back at Ravens practice Thursday
Luke Jones
Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike was one of three players to sit out Wednesday as Baltimore prepared for the home opener.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 1 loss at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Jaire Alexander was hardly the only Baltimore defensive player to struggle, but he didn’t look ready to play after an extended summer absence.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season opener at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple musings and forecast for what will happen on Sunday Night Football.
Ravens rule out Ricard and Likely, but Alexander set to play in opener at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Five-time Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard will miss his first game since 2021.
Ravens still in thankless regular-season territory, but that doesn’t mean 2025 can’t be different
Luke Jones
The Super Bowl hype and sky-high preseason expectations are nothing new in the Lamar Jackson era.
Alexander practices, but two offensive standouts remain sidelined for Ravens as opener nears
Luke Jones
Veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander was a limited participant in his first practice work since Aug. 9.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings with the new season kicking off on Sunday night.
Orioles’ young position core needs to get more arrows pointing up over final month
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias leaning so hard on the young position core was a mistake, but the group still needs to shoulder its share of the blame.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following roster cutdown day
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta made Kyle Hamilton the NFL’s highest-paid safety with a $100.4 million extension on Wednesday.
Breaking down the 2025 Ravens’ initial 53-man roster
Luke Jones
What impact will DeAndre Hopkins make as the No. 3 wideout in his age-33 season?
Ravens keep three undrafted rookies on 53-man roster as Armour-Davis, Brade headline cuts
Luke Jones
Despite a good summer, cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis was in the final year of his contract and has a concerning injury history.
As roster cuts begin, Ravens still trying to get several veterans to full strength for Week 1
Luke Jones
Despite Jaire Alexander being out since Aug. 9, head coach John Harbaugh expects the veteran cornerback to return to practice next week.
Predicting the initial 53-man roster for the 2025 Ravens
Luke Jones
Will undrafted rookie cornerback Keyon Martin stick on the 53-man roster after an impressive preseason?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2025 preseason finale
Luke Jones
Baltimore flattened Washington in a 30-3 win on Saturday afternoon.
Orioles make smart and necessary move signing Basallo to long-term deal
Luke Jones
Baltimore not only made a savvy move extending an immensely talented 21-year-old, but it’s an encouraging signal to fans.
Ravens-Commanders preseason primer: Five bubble players to watch
Luke Jones
Will special-teams contributions keep second-year safety Beau Brade on the 53-man roster?
Rutschman to IL with another oblique strain, Orioles feel for Bautista after shoulder surgery
Luke Jones
Whether Adley Rutschman returns before season’s end is up in the air, but Samuel Basallo will become the primary catcher in the meantime.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts leading up to Saturday’s preseason finale
Luke Jones
A team spokesman assured Lamar Jackson is “totally fine” after he was stepped on and exited practice early on Wednesday.
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster after second preseason game
Luke Jones
Will undrafted rookie defensive back Reuben Lowery make the 53-man roster?
Alexander, Hopkins working through knee issues as Ravens wind down preseason
Luke Jones
Cornerback Jaire Alexander hasn’t practiced since Aug. 9 while continuing to manage his right knee.
Orioles finally make much-needed good news with fruitful weekend in Houston
Luke Jones
Top prospect Samuel Basallo capped a fun weekend with his first major league hit and RBIs in his long-awaited debut on Sunday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following preseason win at Dallas
Luke Jones
Talented rookie Tyler Loop has officially won the kicking job, but keeping it all season and beyond will mark the true test.
Orioles call up outfield prospect Dylan Beavers to the majors
Luke Jones
A fantastic 2025 season at Triple-A Norfolk landed the 24-year-old on Baseball America’s updated top 100 prospects list.
Ravens-Cowboys preseason primer: Five players to watch
Luke Jones
Sanoussi Kane is receiving every chance to secure the No. 3 safety spot this summer.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 17 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Baltimore conducted its final padded practice Wednesday before the second preseason tilt at Dallas.
Orioles’ Bautista out rest of 2025 with “significant” shoulder injury; Eflin also done for season
Luke Jones
Former All-Star closer Felix Bautista hurt his shoulder in late July and will see another specialist later this week.
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster after first preseason game
Luke Jones
What does the cornerback depth look like in the aftermath of a couple season-ending injuries?
Health woes persist as Orioles send Cowser, O’Neill to injured list while activating Mountcastle
Luke Jones
Colton Cowser is dealing with “very mild” symptoms that landed him on the seven-day concussion IL on Friday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following preseason win over Indianapolis
Luke Jones
Rookie LaJohntay Wester’s 87-yard punt return for a touchdown was one of the highlights from the 24-16 victory.
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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