Twelve Ravens Thoughts on DeCosta, Harbaugh media sessions in Indianapolis
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s general manager and head coach took questions on Justin Tucker and other topics at the NFL scouting combine.
Luke Jones
DeCosta calls Tucker allegations “serious, concerning” as Ravens wait on NFL’s investigation
Luke Jones
“We’ll wait as patiently as we can for as much information as we can. We’ll make our decisions based on that.”
Projecting 2025 Orioles’ Opening Day roster early in Grapefruit League
Luke Jones
How many spots on Baltimore’s 26-man roster are truly up for grabs this spring?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 Grapefruit League play
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as spring games get underway.
Five young players from which Ravens need more in 2025
Luke Jones
After beginning 2024 as a starter, Andrew Vorhees lost the left guard job after hurting his ankle in Week 3.
Pondering Ravens’ potential 2025 salary cap cuts, adjustments, or trades
Luke Jones
The release of safety Marcus Williams is all but official after a contract restructure made late last season.
Ravens reserve guard Ben Cleveland arrested for DUI in Georgia
Luke Jones
The 2021 third-round pick is set to become an unrestricted free agent next month.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 spring training
Luke Jones
Unlike last spring, there were no significant injury revelations from Mike Elias as Baltimore held its first workout Thursday.
Start of spring brings no major injury surprises for Orioles
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias confirmed infielder Jorge Mateo (left elbow) won’t be ready for Opening Day.
Five Orioles questions to open 2025 spring training
Luke Jones
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2024 season
Luke Jones
Second-round pick Roger Rosengarten led all Baltimore rookies in snaps played as he started 14 games.
Watching Super Bowl LIX highlights Ravens’ Ronnie Stanley dilemma
Luke Jones
Kansas City’s weakness at left tackle was exposed by a dominant Philadelphia defensive front.
Suggs, Yanda not getting Hall call in first year isn’t surprising nor worthy of concern
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As great as Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs were, they weren’t in the same first-ballot class as Jonathan Ogden, Ray Lewis, or Ed Reed.
Lamar Jackson edged by Buffalo’s Josh Allen for 2024 NFL MVP
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Despite a superior statistical season, the Ravens quarterback was denied his third MVP award by the Associated Press.
Laureano signing adds depth, speculation to Orioles outfield
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Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with veteran outfielder Ramón Laureano on Tuesday.
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Questions persist about Baltimore’s starting rotation as pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota next week.
Coaching changes reflect Ravens not wanting 2024 defensive problems to resurface
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After facing issues in the secondary and at inside linebacker in 2024, Baltimore has revamped its defensive coaching staff.
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker accused of inappropriate sexual behavior during massages
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Sizing up the Ravens’ 2025 class of free agents
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Ronnie Stanley is regarded as one of the NFL’s top free agents after enjoying the healthiest season of his nine-year career.
Former defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano returns to Ravens as senior secondary coach
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The 64-year-old was on John Harbaugh’s staff from 2008-11 before becoming the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering 2025 offseason
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta and Baltimore go back to the drawing board after again falling short in January.
Monken, Ravens reportedly nearing contract extension for “3.0” offense
Luke Jones
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken guided a record-setting 2024 season for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore offense.
Jackson, Henry headline list of PFWA honors for 2024 Ravens
Luke Jones
Earlier this week, Lamar Jackson was named MVP by the Pro Football Writers of America for the third time in his career.
Andrews breaks post-Buffalo silence; two Ravens named as Pro Bowl replacements
Luke Jones
Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews took to Instagram to reflect on his nightmare performance in Buffalo.
State of Ravens both blessing and curse as Super Bowl still eludes them
Luke Jones
“We’re all disappointed. Our team is disappointed. We had higher aspirations, and we didn’t achieve those aspirations and goals.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following divisional-round playoff loss at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Another 12 long months await after Baltimore once again failed to break through in the postseason.
Latest gut-wrenching January defeat for Ravens leaves loss for words
Luke Jones
Another long offseason awaits the Ravens after the latest playoff disappointment.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of divisional-round clash with Buffalo
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore aim to return to the AFC title game with a win in Orchard Park on Sunday night.
Though much different now, Ravens defense hopes to repeat Week 4 script against Buffalo
Luke Jones
“The biggest thing we take away from that is that it can be done. We just have to replicate that success.”
Flowers officially doubtful for Ravens’ playoff clash with Buffalo
Luke Jones
Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers is expected to miss a second straight game after sitting out the entire practice week.
After running wild in Week 4, Ravens face healthier Buffalo defense in divisional round
Luke Jones
Derrick Henry ran for 199 yards in the 35-10 blowout win over the Bills in late September.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following wild-card playoff win over Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Isaiah Likely was the leading receiver for Baltimore in Saturday’s emphatic win over the Steelers.
Ravens play at Buffalo in divisional round on Sunday night
Luke Jones
Baltimore blew out the Bills in a 35-10 final at M&T Bank Stadium back in Week 4.
Ravens squash old nervous postseason energy with beatdown of Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
The most complete playoff performance of the Jackson era. “It means we need to do that each and every time – great preparation, great practicing. Guys just locked in.”
Lamar Jackson, three other Ravens receive 2024 first-team All-Pro honors
Luke Jones
Jackson and Roquan Smith were two of Baltimore’s four first-team selections made by the Associated Press.
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The Steelers haven’t won a postseason game in eight years while Baltimore has lost three of its last four home playoff games.
Ravens rule out Pro Bowl receiver Flowers for playoff opener against Pittsburgh
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The Pro Bowl wideout wasn’t able to practice all week after hurting his right knee in the regular-season finale.
A year older and calmer, Jackson aims to lead Ravens to elusive January breakthrough
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“I’m like, ‘Oh, I have to calm myself down.’ But just being more experienced, I’ve found a way to balance it out.”
Flowers “day to day” as Ravens prepare for wild-card showdown with Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
John Harbaugh said Zay Flowers doesn’t have a season-ending knee injury, but his opening-round status appears in doubt.
Ravens, Steelers to clash in wild-card round on Saturday night
Luke Jones
These AFC North rivals will meet in the postseason for the first time in a decade.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on DeCosta, Harbaugh media sessions in Indianapolis
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s general manager and head coach took questions on Justin Tucker and other topics at the NFL scouting combine.
DeCosta calls Tucker allegations “serious, concerning” as Ravens wait on NFL’s investigation
Luke Jones
“We’ll wait as patiently as we can for as much information as we can. We’ll make our decisions based on that.”
Projecting 2025 Orioles’ Opening Day roster early in Grapefruit League
Luke Jones
How many spots on Baltimore’s 26-man roster are truly up for grabs this spring?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 Grapefruit League play
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as spring games get underway.
Five young players from which Ravens need more in 2025
Luke Jones
After beginning 2024 as a starter, Andrew Vorhees lost the left guard job after hurting his ankle in Week 3.
Pondering Ravens’ potential 2025 salary cap cuts, adjustments, or trades
Luke Jones
The release of safety Marcus Williams is all but official after a contract restructure made late last season.
Ravens reserve guard Ben Cleveland arrested for DUI in Georgia
Luke Jones
The 2021 third-round pick is set to become an unrestricted free agent next month.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 spring training
Luke Jones
Unlike last spring, there were no significant injury revelations from Mike Elias as Baltimore held its first workout Thursday.
Start of spring brings no major injury surprises for Orioles
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias confirmed infielder Jorge Mateo (left elbow) won’t be ready for Opening Day.
Five Orioles questions to open 2025 spring training
Luke Jones
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2024 season
Luke Jones
Second-round pick Roger Rosengarten led all Baltimore rookies in snaps played as he started 14 games.
Watching Super Bowl LIX highlights Ravens’ Ronnie Stanley dilemma
Luke Jones
Kansas City’s weakness at left tackle was exposed by a dominant Philadelphia defensive front.
Suggs, Yanda not getting Hall call in first year isn’t surprising nor worthy of concern
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As great as Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs were, they weren’t in the same first-ballot class as Jonathan Ogden, Ray Lewis, or Ed Reed.
Lamar Jackson edged by Buffalo’s Josh Allen for 2024 NFL MVP
Luke Jones
Despite a superior statistical season, the Ravens quarterback was denied his third MVP award by the Associated Press.
Laureano signing adds depth, speculation to Orioles outfield
Luke Jones
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with veteran outfielder Ramón Laureano on Tuesday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to start of spring training
Luke Jones
Questions persist about Baltimore’s starting rotation as pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota next week.
Coaching changes reflect Ravens not wanting 2024 defensive problems to resurface
Luke Jones
After facing issues in the secondary and at inside linebacker in 2024, Baltimore has revamped its defensive coaching staff.
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker accused of inappropriate sexual behavior during massages
Luke Jones
Responding to the Baltimore Banner report, Tucker issued a statement calling the accusations “unequivocally false”
Sizing up the Ravens’ 2025 class of free agents
Luke Jones
Ronnie Stanley is regarded as one of the NFL’s top free agents after enjoying the healthiest season of his nine-year career.
Former defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano returns to Ravens as senior secondary coach
Luke Jones
The 64-year-old was on John Harbaugh’s staff from 2008-11 before becoming the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
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General manager Eric DeCosta and Baltimore go back to the drawing board after again falling short in January.
Monken, Ravens reportedly nearing contract extension for “3.0” offense
Luke Jones
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken guided a record-setting 2024 season for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore offense.
Jackson, Henry headline list of PFWA honors for 2024 Ravens
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Earlier this week, Lamar Jackson was named MVP by the Pro Football Writers of America for the third time in his career.
Andrews breaks post-Buffalo silence; two Ravens named as Pro Bowl replacements
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Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews took to Instagram to reflect on his nightmare performance in Buffalo.
State of Ravens both blessing and curse as Super Bowl still eludes them
Luke Jones
“We’re all disappointed. Our team is disappointed. We had higher aspirations, and we didn’t achieve those aspirations and goals.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following divisional-round playoff loss at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Another 12 long months await after Baltimore once again failed to break through in the postseason.
Latest gut-wrenching January defeat for Ravens leaves loss for words
Luke Jones
Another long offseason awaits the Ravens after the latest playoff disappointment.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of divisional-round clash with Buffalo
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore aim to return to the AFC title game with a win in Orchard Park on Sunday night.
Though much different now, Ravens defense hopes to repeat Week 4 script against Buffalo
Luke Jones
“The biggest thing we take away from that is that it can be done. We just have to replicate that success.”
Flowers officially doubtful for Ravens’ playoff clash with Buffalo
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Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers is expected to miss a second straight game after sitting out the entire practice week.
After running wild in Week 4, Ravens face healthier Buffalo defense in divisional round
Luke Jones
Derrick Henry ran for 199 yards in the 35-10 blowout win over the Bills in late September.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following wild-card playoff win over Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Isaiah Likely was the leading receiver for Baltimore in Saturday’s emphatic win over the Steelers.
Ravens play at Buffalo in divisional round on Sunday night
Luke Jones
Baltimore blew out the Bills in a 35-10 final at M&T Bank Stadium back in Week 4.
Ravens squash old nervous postseason energy with beatdown of Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
The most complete playoff performance of the Jackson era. “It means we need to do that each and every time – great preparation, great practicing. Guys just locked in.”
Lamar Jackson, three other Ravens receive 2024 first-team All-Pro honors
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Jackson and Roquan Smith were two of Baltimore’s four first-team selections made by the Associated Press.
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The Steelers haven’t won a postseason game in eight years while Baltimore has lost three of its last four home playoff games.
Ravens rule out Pro Bowl receiver Flowers for playoff opener against Pittsburgh
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The Pro Bowl wideout wasn’t able to practice all week after hurting his right knee in the regular-season finale.
A year older and calmer, Jackson aims to lead Ravens to elusive January breakthrough
Luke Jones
“I’m like, ‘Oh, I have to calm myself down.’ But just being more experienced, I’ve found a way to balance it out.”
Flowers “day to day” as Ravens prepare for wild-card showdown with Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
John Harbaugh said Zay Flowers doesn’t have a season-ending knee injury, but his opening-round status appears in doubt.
Ravens, Steelers to clash in wild-card round on Saturday night
Luke Jones
These AFC North rivals will meet in the postseason for the first time in a decade.
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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