Twelve Orioles thoughts counting down to start of spring training
Luke Jones
Yusniel Diaz is among the prospects likely to arrive in Baltimore at some point in 2021.
Luke Jones
DeCosta, Ravens must weigh sticking with “sure thing” in Brown against trying to maximize future
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta faces a tough decision regarding the future of Orlando Brown Jr., who wishes to be traded.
Ravens re-sign blocking tight end Eric Tomlinson to one-year deal
Luke Jones
After Nick Boyle’s season-ending injury, the 28-year-old appeared in the final six regular-season games and both postseason contests.
Looking at Ravens’ top 10 salary cap numbers for 2021
Luke Jones
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley enters 2021 carrying Baltimore’s highest cap figure.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Super Bowl LV
Luke Jones
Former Baltimore center Ryan Jensen became a Super Bowl champion on Sunday night.
Building cornerback depth ongoing process for Ravens
Luke Jones
Slot cornerback Tavon Young has played just one full game over the last two years.
Orioles sign former Cy Young winner Felix Hernandez to minor-league deal
Luke Jones
The six-time All-Star pitcher will turn 35 in April and hasn’t posted an ERA below 5.00 since the 2017 season
Reviewing Ravens’ 2020 draft class after unprecedented season
Luke Jones
Running back J.K. Dobbins was the star of the class after leading all NFL running backs in yards per carry as a rookie.
Orioles trade Cobb to Angels for young infielder Jahmai Jones
Luke Jones
Baltimore will reportedly pay more than half of Cobb’s salary for 2021.
Veteran tight end Boyle, Ravens agree to extension through 2023
Luke Jones
Regarded as one of the NFL’s best blocking tight ends, Nick Boyle suffered a season-ending knee injury in mid-November.
Ten plays that told story of Ravens’ Super Bowl XXXV victory
Luke Jones
Thursday marked the 20th anniversary of the Ravens’ first NFL championship and Baltimore’s return to the top of the football world.
Ravens assistant David Culley to become Houston head coach
Luke Jones
Baltimore is expected to net two third-round compensatory picks as part of the recent expansion of the Rooney Rule.
Sizing up Ravens’ 2021 class of free agents
Luke Jones
Defensive lineman Derek Wolfe is among Baltimore’s 17 unrestricted free agents this offseason.
Orioles fill shortstop opening with veteran Freddy Galvis
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old will take the place of Jose Iglesias, who was traded to the Angels in early December.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on Eric DeCosta season-ending press conference
Luke Jones
How the outside linebacker position shakes out will be one of the most fascinating stories of the offseason.
“Certainly a chance” Jackson, Ravens strike lucrative contract extension this offseason
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta said he plans to talk to his star quarterback about a new contract in the coming days.
Anthony Weaver, Rob Ryan join Ravens defensive coaching staff
Luke Jones
Weaver, who played for Baltimore from 2002-05, will replace Joe Cullen as the defensive line coach.
Cullen to become latest defensive assistant to leave Ravens, per reports
Luke Jones
Defensive line coach Joe Cullen is set to become the defensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Further developing ‘Plan B’ critical for Ravens offense moving forward
Luke Jones
Improving the passing game was the hot topic during John Harbaugh’s season-ending video call with the media on Wednesday.
Ingram’s exit only reminds of more changes on way for Ravens
Luke Jones
Cutting the veteran running back saves Baltimore $5 million on the 2021 salary cap.
Griffin, three other veterans waived as Ravens make 11 reserve-future signings
Luke Jones
Veteran quarterback Robert Griffin III was already scheduled to become a free agent in March.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff defeat at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Wink Martindale’s defense deserved much better after allowing only 10 points against Josh Allen and that explosive Bills offense.
Familiar problems coupled with unexpected miscues sink Ravens in end
Luke Jones
One by one, the issues resurfaced for a Baltimore offense that had seemingly hit its stride over these last six weeks.
Ravens-Bills: Five predictions for divisional-round Saturday
Luke Jones
Wink Martindale has vowed to bring pressure despite Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen’s success against the blitz this season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of divisional-round tilt with Buffalo
Luke Jones
The Bills have a terrific passing offense while Baltimore has a special running game and better defense. We’ll see which profile prevails.
Ravens cornerback Peters questionable, but expected to play in divisional round
Luke Jones
Veteran defensive back Marcus Peters has been dealing with a back issue this week.
Test of wills coming between Buffalo quarterback Allen, Ravens defense
Luke Jones
Josh Allen led all NFL quarterbacks in touchdown passes and passing yards against the blitz this season.
Ravens looking healthy ahead of divisional playoff clash at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Cornerback Marcus Peters was one of only two players listed as a non-participant on Tuesday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff win at Tennessee
Luke Jones
Much like the Titans shut down Jamal Lewis in the 2003 postseason, the Ravens limited 2,000-yard rusher Derrick Henry to 40 yards on 18 carries on Sunday.
Playoff revenge at Tennessee resets Ravens as top-shelf Super Bowl contender
Luke Jones
By the time the Ravens lined up in victory formation to finish Sunday’s 20-13 win, they were finally back where they started 365 days ago.
Sizing up potential difference makers for Ravens in playoff rematch with Tennessee
Luke Jones
Who can be the difference in getting John Harbaugh’s team over the hump this time around after two losses to the Titans in the last calendar year?
Ngakoue, Mekari back at practice as Ravens ready for January rematch with Tennessee
Luke Jones
Edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue missed the regular-season finale due to a hamstring injury.
Fluker still absent, Snead practices as Ravens near wild-card trip to Tennessee
Luke Jones
Veteran slot receiver Willie Snead practiced for the first time since hurting his ankle in the first half of the Week 16 win over the New York Giants.
Koch activated from COVID-19 list ahead of Ravens-Titans showdown
Luke Jones
Baltimore also elevated two players from the practice squad for Sunday’s wild-card playoff game.
J. Smith, Fluker top list of seven Ravens officially questionable for wild-card round
Luke Jones
All seven took part in Friday’s practice in at least a limited capacity.
Ravens-Titans: Five predictions for wild-card Sunday
Luke Jones
Will Baltimore break through to win its first playoff game in six years? Luke Jones offers his final call.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of wild-card playoff clash with Tennessee
Luke Jones
Derrick Henry had five runs of 23 or more yards in the process of rushing for 328 yards in the last two games against Baltimore.
With a new chapter looming, looking back at Ravens-Titans playoff lore
Luke Jones
The Ravens’ first true rivalry was with Tennessee as there was no love lost between these teams that rose to NFL prominence at the turn of the century.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 17 win at Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore officially punched its ticket to the postseason.
Dominant win gives Ravens chance to finally exorcise playoff demons
Luke Jones
If you were to write the script for a redemption tour, there’s no better starting opponent than the Tennessee Titans.
Twelve Orioles thoughts counting down to start of spring training
Luke Jones
Yusniel Diaz is among the prospects likely to arrive in Baltimore at some point in 2021.
DeCosta, Ravens must weigh sticking with “sure thing” in Brown against trying to maximize future
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta faces a tough decision regarding the future of Orlando Brown Jr., who wishes to be traded.
Ravens re-sign blocking tight end Eric Tomlinson to one-year deal
Luke Jones
After Nick Boyle’s season-ending injury, the 28-year-old appeared in the final six regular-season games and both postseason contests.
Looking at Ravens’ top 10 salary cap numbers for 2021
Luke Jones
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley enters 2021 carrying Baltimore’s highest cap figure.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Super Bowl LV
Luke Jones
Former Baltimore center Ryan Jensen became a Super Bowl champion on Sunday night.
Building cornerback depth ongoing process for Ravens
Luke Jones
Slot cornerback Tavon Young has played just one full game over the last two years.
Orioles sign former Cy Young winner Felix Hernandez to minor-league deal
Luke Jones
The six-time All-Star pitcher will turn 35 in April and hasn’t posted an ERA below 5.00 since the 2017 season
Reviewing Ravens’ 2020 draft class after unprecedented season
Luke Jones
Running back J.K. Dobbins was the star of the class after leading all NFL running backs in yards per carry as a rookie.
Orioles trade Cobb to Angels for young infielder Jahmai Jones
Luke Jones
Baltimore will reportedly pay more than half of Cobb’s salary for 2021.
Veteran tight end Boyle, Ravens agree to extension through 2023
Luke Jones
Regarded as one of the NFL’s best blocking tight ends, Nick Boyle suffered a season-ending knee injury in mid-November.
Ten plays that told story of Ravens’ Super Bowl XXXV victory
Luke Jones
Thursday marked the 20th anniversary of the Ravens’ first NFL championship and Baltimore’s return to the top of the football world.
Ravens assistant David Culley to become Houston head coach
Luke Jones
Baltimore is expected to net two third-round compensatory picks as part of the recent expansion of the Rooney Rule.
Sizing up Ravens’ 2021 class of free agents
Luke Jones
Defensive lineman Derek Wolfe is among Baltimore’s 17 unrestricted free agents this offseason.
Orioles fill shortstop opening with veteran Freddy Galvis
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old will take the place of Jose Iglesias, who was traded to the Angels in early December.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on Eric DeCosta season-ending press conference
Luke Jones
How the outside linebacker position shakes out will be one of the most fascinating stories of the offseason.
“Certainly a chance” Jackson, Ravens strike lucrative contract extension this offseason
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta said he plans to talk to his star quarterback about a new contract in the coming days.
Anthony Weaver, Rob Ryan join Ravens defensive coaching staff
Luke Jones
Weaver, who played for Baltimore from 2002-05, will replace Joe Cullen as the defensive line coach.
Cullen to become latest defensive assistant to leave Ravens, per reports
Luke Jones
Defensive line coach Joe Cullen is set to become the defensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Further developing ‘Plan B’ critical for Ravens offense moving forward
Luke Jones
Improving the passing game was the hot topic during John Harbaugh’s season-ending video call with the media on Wednesday.
Ingram’s exit only reminds of more changes on way for Ravens
Luke Jones
Cutting the veteran running back saves Baltimore $5 million on the 2021 salary cap.
Griffin, three other veterans waived as Ravens make 11 reserve-future signings
Luke Jones
Veteran quarterback Robert Griffin III was already scheduled to become a free agent in March.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff defeat at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Wink Martindale’s defense deserved much better after allowing only 10 points against Josh Allen and that explosive Bills offense.
Familiar problems coupled with unexpected miscues sink Ravens in end
Luke Jones
One by one, the issues resurfaced for a Baltimore offense that had seemingly hit its stride over these last six weeks.
Ravens-Bills: Five predictions for divisional-round Saturday
Luke Jones
Wink Martindale has vowed to bring pressure despite Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen’s success against the blitz this season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of divisional-round tilt with Buffalo
Luke Jones
The Bills have a terrific passing offense while Baltimore has a special running game and better defense. We’ll see which profile prevails.
Ravens cornerback Peters questionable, but expected to play in divisional round
Luke Jones
Veteran defensive back Marcus Peters has been dealing with a back issue this week.
Test of wills coming between Buffalo quarterback Allen, Ravens defense
Luke Jones
Josh Allen led all NFL quarterbacks in touchdown passes and passing yards against the blitz this season.
Ravens looking healthy ahead of divisional playoff clash at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Cornerback Marcus Peters was one of only two players listed as a non-participant on Tuesday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff win at Tennessee
Luke Jones
Much like the Titans shut down Jamal Lewis in the 2003 postseason, the Ravens limited 2,000-yard rusher Derrick Henry to 40 yards on 18 carries on Sunday.
Playoff revenge at Tennessee resets Ravens as top-shelf Super Bowl contender
Luke Jones
By the time the Ravens lined up in victory formation to finish Sunday’s 20-13 win, they were finally back where they started 365 days ago.
Sizing up potential difference makers for Ravens in playoff rematch with Tennessee
Luke Jones
Who can be the difference in getting John Harbaugh’s team over the hump this time around after two losses to the Titans in the last calendar year?
Ngakoue, Mekari back at practice as Ravens ready for January rematch with Tennessee
Luke Jones
Edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue missed the regular-season finale due to a hamstring injury.
Fluker still absent, Snead practices as Ravens near wild-card trip to Tennessee
Luke Jones
Veteran slot receiver Willie Snead practiced for the first time since hurting his ankle in the first half of the Week 16 win over the New York Giants.
Koch activated from COVID-19 list ahead of Ravens-Titans showdown
Luke Jones
Baltimore also elevated two players from the practice squad for Sunday’s wild-card playoff game.
J. Smith, Fluker top list of seven Ravens officially questionable for wild-card round
Luke Jones
All seven took part in Friday’s practice in at least a limited capacity.
Ravens-Titans: Five predictions for wild-card Sunday
Luke Jones
Will Baltimore break through to win its first playoff game in six years? Luke Jones offers his final call.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of wild-card playoff clash with Tennessee
Luke Jones
Derrick Henry had five runs of 23 or more yards in the process of rushing for 328 yards in the last two games against Baltimore.
With a new chapter looming, looking back at Ravens-Titans playoff lore
Luke Jones
The Ravens’ first true rivalry was with Tennessee as there was no love lost between these teams that rose to NFL prominence at the turn of the century.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 17 win at Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore officially punched its ticket to the postseason.
Dominant win gives Ravens chance to finally exorcise playoff demons
Luke Jones
If you were to write the script for a redemption tour, there’s no better starting opponent than the Tennessee Titans.
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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