Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 4 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Earl Thomas and Chuck Clark had to be separated in a rare skirmish between teammates on the same side of the ball.
Luke Jones
Fluker might just be stopgap Ravens need at right guard
Luke Jones
D.J. Fluker echoed what we’ve all known since eight-time Pro Bowl right guard Marshal Yanda announced his retirement in March.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 3 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Many veterans go through the motions during camp, but Marlon Humphrey remains enthused with an impressive willingness to tutor youngsters.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 2 of full-team practice
Luke Jones
The Ravens defensive line is having fun with veteran free-agent arrivals Derek Wolfe and Calais Campbell.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following first full-team padded practice
Luke Jones
Seeing coaches wearing masks was certainly weird, but the rest of the 90-minute workout felt like normal football.
Ravens lose reserve cornerback Iman Marshall to major knee injury
Luke Jones
The 2019 fourth-round pick tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee over the weekend.
Sizing up the 2020 Ravens roster entering full-team practices
Luke Jones
Luke Jones makes his first 53-man roster prediction with media access to summer practices beginning Monday.
Ravens center Skura passes physical, cleared for first padded practice
Luke Jones
The offensive lineman suffered a torn ACL, PCL, and MCL as well as a dislocated kneecap in Week 12 last season.
Brandon Williams energized by Ravens' new "twin towers" up front
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old veteran called his anticipated move back to nose tackle his “natural habitat.”
Brandon Williams energized by Ravens’ new “twin towers” up front
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old veteran called his anticipated move back to nose tackle his “natural habitat.”
Castoff Orioles providing no shortage of fun early in weird season
Luke Jones
The 2020 Orioles are competing, entertaining, and — to the surprise of everyone — winning.
Ravens add "insurance policy" to return competition with Kenjon Barner
Luke Jones
Barner returned 35 punts for 267 yards and a touchdown and 17 kickoffs for 406 yards playing for Atlanta last season, but he fumbled four times.
Ravens add “insurance policy” to return competition with Kenjon Barner
Luke Jones
Barner returned 35 punts for 267 yards and a touchdown and 17 kickoffs for 406 yards playing for Atlanta last season, but he fumbled four times.
Examining Ravens position battles: Running back
Luke Jones
Mark Ingram is no stranger to working in a very crowded backfield.
Twelve Ravens thoughts counting down to full-team practices
Luke Jones
Veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith’s role has been a popular topic this offseason.
Prize addition of Ravens' offseason considered opting out of 2020 campaign
Luke Jones
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell has asthma and welcomed a new baby with his wife earlier this year.
Prize addition of Ravens’ offseason considered opting out of 2020 campaign
Luke Jones
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell has asthma and welcomed a new baby with his wife earlier this year.
Deadline passes with no additional Ravens opting out of 2020 season
Luke Jones
Return specialist De’Anthony Thomas and offensive tackle Andre Smith were the only Baltimore players to opt out for 2020.
Examining Ravens position battles: Right guard
Luke Jones
There’s no shortage of candidates who might be up to the task, but identifying the right starting five on the offensive line is the most important objective of the summer.
With foot "100 times better," Marquise Brown aiming to break out for Ravens
Luke Jones
The 2019 first-round pick says he’s now up to 180 pounds and faster than he was as a rookie.
With foot “100 times better,” Marquise Brown aiming to break out for Ravens
Luke Jones
The 2019 first-round pick says he’s now up to 180 pounds and faster than he was as a rookie.
Examining Ravens position battles: Third safety/dime back
Luke Jones
The Baltimore defense used its dime package 41 percent of the time last season.
Ravens add veteran to tight end mix for start of training camp
Luke Jones
Jerell Adams has spent time with the New York Giants, Houston, and New Orleans.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following series sweep over Tampa Bay
Luke Jones
One of 2019’s surprise stories, Hanser Alberto is batting .429 with a 1.145 OPS through the first eight games of the new season.
Harbaugh ready to finally lay eyes on 2020 Ravens
Luke Jones
Veteran players are undergoing COVID-19 testing this week and won’t begin football activities until Monday.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following home opener loss to Yankees
Luke Jones
There was no orange carpet or improved fortune against the Yankees at an empty Camden Yards on Wednesday.
Ravens OT Andre Smith opts out, rookie TE Jacob Breeland sidelined for 2020
Luke Jones
The former Cincinnati Bengal’s decision sheds more light on Baltimore’s depth concerns at offensive tackle.
Ravens return man De'Anthony Thomas opts out of 2020 season
Luke Jones
The 27-year-old will receive a $150,000 salary advance while his contract will carry over to the 2021 season.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following season-opening series win in Boston
Luke Jones
A run-scoring double snapped Chris Davis’ 0-for-10 to begin the 2020 season.
Mancini seeing “light at the end of the tunnel” as Orioles play without him
Luke Jones
“It’s strange. It’s the first time since I was about 3 years old that I’m not playing baseball during the year.”
Finding value in 2020 Orioles season challenging and easy at same time
Luke Jones
With fingers crossed and expectations low for the Orioles, let’s play ball.
Ravens agree to terms with first-round pick Queen, third-rounder Duvernay
Luke Jones
The inside linebacker from LSU was the 28th overall pick of the 2020 draft.
Tommy Milone to start on Opening Day for Orioles in place of Means
Luke Jones
The 33-year-old lefty signed with Baltimore as a non-roster invitee to spring training in mid-February.
Twelve Orioles thoughts entering abbreviated 2020 season
Luke Jones
Center fielder Austin Hays headlines the list of exciting youngsters to watch in Baltimore this season.
Orioles scratch Means from exhibition start due to “little bit of dead arm”
Luke Jones
Manager Brandon Hyde said it’s too early to know whether the lefty’s Opening Day start in Boston is in jeopardy.
Four long-term story lines for start of 2020 Orioles season
Luke Jones
The cancellation of the minor league season leaves Mike Elias’ goal of fostering “an elite talent pipeline” with limited avenues to develop young prospects.
Deadline passes as Ravens, Judon fail to strike long-term deal
Luke Jones
The Pro Bowl outside linebacker will play under the franchise tag amount of $16.808 million for 2020.
Ravens sign Malik Harrison, leaving two 2020 draft picks unsigned
Luke Jones
Only two Baltimore draft picks remain unsigned with the tentative start of training camp two weeks away.
Twelve Ravens thoughts counting down to training camp
Luke Jones
The deadline to sign outside linebacker Matthew Judon to a long-term contract is Wednesday.
Twelve Orioles thoughts with 2020 season training resuming
Luke Jones
As of Monday, Mike Elias said the organization had been “remarkably lucky” not to have any positive COVID-19 tests.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 4 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Earl Thomas and Chuck Clark had to be separated in a rare skirmish between teammates on the same side of the ball.
Fluker might just be stopgap Ravens need at right guard
Luke Jones
D.J. Fluker echoed what we’ve all known since eight-time Pro Bowl right guard Marshal Yanda announced his retirement in March.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 3 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Many veterans go through the motions during camp, but Marlon Humphrey remains enthused with an impressive willingness to tutor youngsters.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 2 of full-team practice
Luke Jones
The Ravens defensive line is having fun with veteran free-agent arrivals Derek Wolfe and Calais Campbell.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following first full-team padded practice
Luke Jones
Seeing coaches wearing masks was certainly weird, but the rest of the 90-minute workout felt like normal football.
Ravens lose reserve cornerback Iman Marshall to major knee injury
Luke Jones
The 2019 fourth-round pick tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee over the weekend.
Sizing up the 2020 Ravens roster entering full-team practices
Luke Jones
Luke Jones makes his first 53-man roster prediction with media access to summer practices beginning Monday.
Ravens center Skura passes physical, cleared for first padded practice
Luke Jones
The offensive lineman suffered a torn ACL, PCL, and MCL as well as a dislocated kneecap in Week 12 last season.
Brandon Williams energized by Ravens' new "twin towers" up front
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old veteran called his anticipated move back to nose tackle his “natural habitat.”
Brandon Williams energized by Ravens’ new “twin towers” up front
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old veteran called his anticipated move back to nose tackle his “natural habitat.”
Castoff Orioles providing no shortage of fun early in weird season
Luke Jones
The 2020 Orioles are competing, entertaining, and — to the surprise of everyone — winning.
Ravens add "insurance policy" to return competition with Kenjon Barner
Luke Jones
Barner returned 35 punts for 267 yards and a touchdown and 17 kickoffs for 406 yards playing for Atlanta last season, but he fumbled four times.
Ravens add “insurance policy” to return competition with Kenjon Barner
Luke Jones
Barner returned 35 punts for 267 yards and a touchdown and 17 kickoffs for 406 yards playing for Atlanta last season, but he fumbled four times.
Examining Ravens position battles: Running back
Luke Jones
Mark Ingram is no stranger to working in a very crowded backfield.
Twelve Ravens thoughts counting down to full-team practices
Luke Jones
Veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith’s role has been a popular topic this offseason.
Prize addition of Ravens' offseason considered opting out of 2020 campaign
Luke Jones
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell has asthma and welcomed a new baby with his wife earlier this year.
Prize addition of Ravens’ offseason considered opting out of 2020 campaign
Luke Jones
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell has asthma and welcomed a new baby with his wife earlier this year.
Deadline passes with no additional Ravens opting out of 2020 season
Luke Jones
Return specialist De’Anthony Thomas and offensive tackle Andre Smith were the only Baltimore players to opt out for 2020.
Examining Ravens position battles: Right guard
Luke Jones
There’s no shortage of candidates who might be up to the task, but identifying the right starting five on the offensive line is the most important objective of the summer.
With foot "100 times better," Marquise Brown aiming to break out for Ravens
Luke Jones
The 2019 first-round pick says he’s now up to 180 pounds and faster than he was as a rookie.
With foot “100 times better,” Marquise Brown aiming to break out for Ravens
Luke Jones
The 2019 first-round pick says he’s now up to 180 pounds and faster than he was as a rookie.
Examining Ravens position battles: Third safety/dime back
Luke Jones
The Baltimore defense used its dime package 41 percent of the time last season.
Ravens add veteran to tight end mix for start of training camp
Luke Jones
Jerell Adams has spent time with the New York Giants, Houston, and New Orleans.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following series sweep over Tampa Bay
Luke Jones
One of 2019’s surprise stories, Hanser Alberto is batting .429 with a 1.145 OPS through the first eight games of the new season.
Harbaugh ready to finally lay eyes on 2020 Ravens
Luke Jones
Veteran players are undergoing COVID-19 testing this week and won’t begin football activities until Monday.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following home opener loss to Yankees
Luke Jones
There was no orange carpet or improved fortune against the Yankees at an empty Camden Yards on Wednesday.
Ravens OT Andre Smith opts out, rookie TE Jacob Breeland sidelined for 2020
Luke Jones
The former Cincinnati Bengal’s decision sheds more light on Baltimore’s depth concerns at offensive tackle.
Ravens return man De'Anthony Thomas opts out of 2020 season
Luke Jones
The 27-year-old will receive a $150,000 salary advance while his contract will carry over to the 2021 season.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following season-opening series win in Boston
Luke Jones
A run-scoring double snapped Chris Davis’ 0-for-10 to begin the 2020 season.
Mancini seeing “light at the end of the tunnel” as Orioles play without him
Luke Jones
“It’s strange. It’s the first time since I was about 3 years old that I’m not playing baseball during the year.”
Finding value in 2020 Orioles season challenging and easy at same time
Luke Jones
With fingers crossed and expectations low for the Orioles, let’s play ball.
Ravens agree to terms with first-round pick Queen, third-rounder Duvernay
Luke Jones
The inside linebacker from LSU was the 28th overall pick of the 2020 draft.
Tommy Milone to start on Opening Day for Orioles in place of Means
Luke Jones
The 33-year-old lefty signed with Baltimore as a non-roster invitee to spring training in mid-February.
Twelve Orioles thoughts entering abbreviated 2020 season
Luke Jones
Center fielder Austin Hays headlines the list of exciting youngsters to watch in Baltimore this season.
Orioles scratch Means from exhibition start due to “little bit of dead arm”
Luke Jones
Manager Brandon Hyde said it’s too early to know whether the lefty’s Opening Day start in Boston is in jeopardy.
Four long-term story lines for start of 2020 Orioles season
Luke Jones
The cancellation of the minor league season leaves Mike Elias’ goal of fostering “an elite talent pipeline” with limited avenues to develop young prospects.
Deadline passes as Ravens, Judon fail to strike long-term deal
Luke Jones
The Pro Bowl outside linebacker will play under the franchise tag amount of $16.808 million for 2020.
Ravens sign Malik Harrison, leaving two 2020 draft picks unsigned
Luke Jones
Only two Baltimore draft picks remain unsigned with the tentative start of training camp two weeks away.
Twelve Ravens thoughts counting down to training camp
Luke Jones
The deadline to sign outside linebacker Matthew Judon to a long-term contract is Wednesday.
Twelve Orioles thoughts with 2020 season training resuming
Luke Jones
As of Monday, Mike Elias said the organization had been “remarkably lucky” not to have any positive COVID-19 tests.
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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