Twelve Ravens thoughts at start of NFL free agency
Luke Jones
Yannick Ngakoue now being on his fourth team over the last calendar year does suggest an interesting contrast between his play and outside perception.
Luke Jones
Judon leaving Ravens to sign $56 million deal with New England
Luke Jones
The two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker becomes the first free agent to exit Baltimore this offseason.
Veteran guard Zeitler, Ravens agree to three-year, $22.5 million deal
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old right guard was released by the New York Giants for salary cap purposes last week.
Former Orioles right fielder Markakis retires after 15 seasons
Luke Jones
In some ways, Nick Markakis epitomized the only winning era of Orioles baseball this century.
Ravens re-sign McPhee amidst uncertainty at outside linebacker
Luke Jones
The 32-year-old collected three sacks and played all but one game in the 2020 season.
How did Ravens outside linebackers stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Tyus Bowser is one of five Baltimore edge defenders scheduled to hit the open market next week.
Ravens tender Edwards, receive two compensatory picks in next month’s draft
Luke Jones
Running back Gus Edwards is a restricted free agent, but Baltimore gave him a second-round tender.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following DeCosta, Harbaugh pressers
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s brass appears in no hurry to accommodate the trade request of Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. this offseason.
Ravens elect not to use franchise tag on Judon, Ngakoue
Luke Jones
Two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Matthew Judon appears likely to hit the open market after playing on the tag in 2020.
Twelve Orioles thoughts one week into Grapefruit League play
Luke Jones
Now hitting exclusively from the left side, Cedric Mullins is off to a good start at the plate this spring.
Defensive tackle Ellis, Ravens officially sign one-year contract
Luke Jones
Justin Ellis appeared in 13 games in the 2020 regular season, making 17 tackles and starting three contests.
How did Ravens wide receivers stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Marquise Brown finished 2020 with a bang, catching six touchdowns over the last six games of the regular season.
How did Ravens cornerbacks stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Marlon Humphrey made his second straight Pro Bowl and remained one of the top corners in the NFL.
Former Orioles manager, 1983 World Series champ Joe Altobelli dies at 88
Luke Jones
Altobelli was the last man to lead Baltimore to a World Series championship.
How did Ravens offensive linemen stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
The healthy return of left tackle Ronnie Stanley is a must for an offensive line that could look very different in 2021.
How did Ravens inside linebackers stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Baltimore will want to see Patrick Queen make a jump in his second year to deem the 2020 first-round pick a success.
How did Ravens running backs stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Gus Edwards has averaged more than 5.0 yards per carry and rushed for more than 700 yards in three straight seasons.
How did Ravens defensive linemen stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Despite missing nearly five full games, Calais Campbell was named to his sixth Pro Bowl in his first year with Baltimore.
Twelve Orioles thoughts with full-squad spring workouts underway
Luke Jones
Dean Kremer is among the interesting young talents to watch in 2021.
Ravens’ Bryant to move on after “Baltimore wasn’t the place for” him
Luke Jones
The former Dallas Cowboy wasn’t expected to return after making little impact for Baltimore’s passing game.
How did Ravens tight ends stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Mark Andrews is the only tight end in Ravens history to produce multiple seasons of at least 700 receiving yards and seven touchdown catches.
How did Ravens safeties stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Chuck Clark played the most snaps on the Baltimore defense last season.
Ravens promote Ver Steeg to running backs coach as Weiss departs
Luke Jones
J.K. Dobbins will have a new running backs coach in 2021.
Twelve Ravens thoughts one month ahead of free agency
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson headlined what proved to be a record season for quarterbacks running the ball.
2021 Orioles spring preview: Non-roster invitees and notable camp reserves
Luke Jones
Top prospect Adley Rutschman will be in Sarasota after spending last summer at the alternate training site in Bowie.
2021 Orioles spring preview: 40-man roster position players
Luke Jones
The Baltimore outfield is shaping up to be a crowded group this season.
2021 Orioles spring preview: 40-man roster pitchers
Luke Jones
Lefty John Means is the heavy favorite to start the season opener in Boston on April 1.
Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith, family unharmed after being robbed at gunpoint
Luke Jones
Smith and his family were followed from Los Angeles International Airport to their hotel, where they were held up.
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.
Twelve Ravens thoughts at start of NFL free agency
Luke Jones
Yannick Ngakoue now being on his fourth team over the last calendar year does suggest an interesting contrast between his play and outside perception.
Judon leaving Ravens to sign $56 million deal with New England
Luke Jones
The two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker becomes the first free agent to exit Baltimore this offseason.
Veteran guard Zeitler, Ravens agree to three-year, $22.5 million deal
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old right guard was released by the New York Giants for salary cap purposes last week.
Former Orioles right fielder Markakis retires after 15 seasons
Luke Jones
In some ways, Nick Markakis epitomized the only winning era of Orioles baseball this century.
Ravens re-sign McPhee amidst uncertainty at outside linebacker
Luke Jones
The 32-year-old collected three sacks and played all but one game in the 2020 season.
How did Ravens outside linebackers stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Tyus Bowser is one of five Baltimore edge defenders scheduled to hit the open market next week.
Ravens tender Edwards, receive two compensatory picks in next month’s draft
Luke Jones
Running back Gus Edwards is a restricted free agent, but Baltimore gave him a second-round tender.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following DeCosta, Harbaugh pressers
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s brass appears in no hurry to accommodate the trade request of Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. this offseason.
Ravens elect not to use franchise tag on Judon, Ngakoue
Luke Jones
Two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Matthew Judon appears likely to hit the open market after playing on the tag in 2020.
Twelve Orioles thoughts one week into Grapefruit League play
Luke Jones
Now hitting exclusively from the left side, Cedric Mullins is off to a good start at the plate this spring.
Defensive tackle Ellis, Ravens officially sign one-year contract
Luke Jones
Justin Ellis appeared in 13 games in the 2020 regular season, making 17 tackles and starting three contests.
How did Ravens wide receivers stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Marquise Brown finished 2020 with a bang, catching six touchdowns over the last six games of the regular season.
How did Ravens cornerbacks stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Marlon Humphrey made his second straight Pro Bowl and remained one of the top corners in the NFL.
Former Orioles manager, 1983 World Series champ Joe Altobelli dies at 88
Luke Jones
Altobelli was the last man to lead Baltimore to a World Series championship.
How did Ravens offensive linemen stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
The healthy return of left tackle Ronnie Stanley is a must for an offensive line that could look very different in 2021.
How did Ravens inside linebackers stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Baltimore will want to see Patrick Queen make a jump in his second year to deem the 2020 first-round pick a success.
How did Ravens running backs stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Gus Edwards has averaged more than 5.0 yards per carry and rushed for more than 700 yards in three straight seasons.
How did Ravens defensive linemen stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Despite missing nearly five full games, Calais Campbell was named to his sixth Pro Bowl in his first year with Baltimore.
Twelve Orioles thoughts with full-squad spring workouts underway
Luke Jones
Dean Kremer is among the interesting young talents to watch in 2021.
Ravens’ Bryant to move on after “Baltimore wasn’t the place for” him
Luke Jones
The former Dallas Cowboy wasn’t expected to return after making little impact for Baltimore’s passing game.
How did Ravens tight ends stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Mark Andrews is the only tight end in Ravens history to produce multiple seasons of at least 700 receiving yards and seven touchdown catches.
How did Ravens safeties stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Luke Jones
Chuck Clark played the most snaps on the Baltimore defense last season.
Ravens promote Ver Steeg to running backs coach as Weiss departs
Luke Jones
J.K. Dobbins will have a new running backs coach in 2021.
Twelve Ravens thoughts one month ahead of free agency
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson headlined what proved to be a record season for quarterbacks running the ball.
2021 Orioles spring preview: Non-roster invitees and notable camp reserves
Luke Jones
Top prospect Adley Rutschman will be in Sarasota after spending last summer at the alternate training site in Bowie.
2021 Orioles spring preview: 40-man roster position players
Luke Jones
The Baltimore outfield is shaping up to be a crowded group this season.
2021 Orioles spring preview: 40-man roster pitchers
Luke Jones
Lefty John Means is the heavy favorite to start the season opener in Boston on April 1.
Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith, family unharmed after being robbed at gunpoint
Luke Jones
Smith and his family were followed from Los Angeles International Airport to their hotel, where they were held up.
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.
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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