Twelve Ravens thoughts following opening week of free agency
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore signed deals exceeding $100 million over the first few days of free agency.
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Ravens agree to $70 million deal with New Orleans safety Marcus Williams
After big contracts for Eric Weddle, Tony Jefferson, and Earl Thomas brought mixed results at best in recent years, Baltimore made its latest significant commitment at the safety position Tuesday.
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Ravens “working at Lamar’s pace” on extension with star quarterback Jackson
“He’s comfortable where we are right now. I think he feels that we have a lot of unfinished business.”
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How did Ravens safeties stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?
Chuck Clark played the most snaps on the Baltimore defense last season.
Interpreting the words of Eric DeCosta and Ravens offseason intentions
Luke Jones and Nestor react to the postseason press conference with Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta and evaluate the suddenly busy offseason of the franchise and its needs.
Luke Jones and Nestor react to the postseason press conference with Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta
Luke Jones and Nestor react to the postseason press conference with Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta and evaluate the suddenly busy offseason of the franchise and its needs.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts on Eric DeCosta season-ending press conference
How the outside linebacker position shakes out will be one of the most fascinating stories of the offseason.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Week 11 meeting with Tennessee
Much has changed since these teams faced off in the postseason last January.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts at end of 2020 training camp
Jimmy Smith is embracing his new role as a Swiss army knife who could play inside or outside at cornerback or safety.
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Predicting the initial 53-man roster for the 2020 Ravens
Baltimore must make its roster cuts by 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 6 of open training camp
Lamar Jackson missed his second straight practice, but he reportedly will return on Monday morning.
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Replacing Thomas not quite as simple as Ravens’ statement letting him go
Barring a veteran addition, the unproven DeShon Elliott is expected to step into Earl Thomas’ starting role.
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Replacing Thomas not quite as simple as Ravens' statement letting him go
Barring a veteran addition, the unproven DeShon Elliott is expected to step into Earl Thomas’ starting role.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts on uncertain Earl Thomas situation
Luke Jones chimes in on the conflict between the mercurial safety and a Super Bowl contender.
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Ravens give Lamar Jackson Saturday practice off to rest throwing arm
“He’s been throwing the ball beautifully all training camp, and the arm gets a little tired every now and then.”
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 4 of open training camp
Earl Thomas and Chuck Clark had to be separated in a rare skirmish between teammates on the same side of the ball.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 2 of full-team practice
The Ravens defensive line is having fun with veteran free-agent arrivals Derek Wolfe and Calais Campbell.
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Examining Ravens position battles: Third safety/dime back
The Baltimore defense used its dime package 41 percent of the time last season.
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Ravens regular-season moment No. 10: "Not bad for a running back"
The 2019 opener made Lamar Jackson’s harshest critics look foolish and prompted so many to fully realize just how special he could be.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following 2020 schedule release
Luke Jones offers his latest purple thoughts on Earl Thomas, the schedule, the interior offensive line, and more.
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Ravens' Earl Thomas reportedly held at gunpoint by wife after affair
Thomas released a video about the “altercation” prior to the release of a TMZ report late Wednesday night.
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Veteran safety Tony Jefferson officially released by Ravens
The 28-year-old missed most of 2019 with a serious knee injury and was scheduled to make $7 million next season.
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How did Ravens safeties stack up to rest of NFL in 2019?
Seven-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas will enter his second season in Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Chuck Clark extension
Luke Jones offers his next batch of purple musings after Baltimore’s latest offseason activity.
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Ravens continue prioritizing secondary by extending safety Chuck Clark
The three-year extension running through 2023 is reportedly worth $15.3 million with $10 million in guarantees.
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Examining Ravens’ top 10 salary cap numbers for 2020
Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas enters the second season of a four-year, $55 million contract inked last March.
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After long layoff, top-seeded Ravens starting fast would ease biggest concerns
Nearly every potential pitfall discussed this week would be mitigated by the NFL’s best offense scoring on its first couple drives.
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Ravens-Steelers: Inactives and pre-game notes
With Lamar Jackson and other starters sitting, Robert Griffin III made his first NFL start in three years.
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Ravens, Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Peters reach contract extension
The three-year contract is reportedly worth $42 million and includes $32 million guaranteed.
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Ravens-Steelers: Five predictions for Sunday
The Baltimore ground game aims to set a new NFL single-season rushing record in Week 17.
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Ravens' additional plans for regular-season finale remain unclear
Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) is officially questionable for Week 17.
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Ingram "pretty sure" he'll be ready to go for Ravens' first playoff game
“It just felt like somebody kind of popped a balloon in my calf. It was kind of scary, kind of nerve-wracking.”
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Ravens to rest Jackson, other veterans for regular-season finale
The likely NFL MVP will not play again until the second round of the postseason.
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Ravens sport clean bill of health ahead of Sunday's trip to Cleveland
Pro Bowl left tackle Ronnie Stanley has been a full participant in practice after sitting out Week 15 with a concussion.
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Jackson headlines list of record 12 Ravens selections for Pro Bowl
Lamar Jackson is the first Ravens quarterback to be named a Pro Bowl starter in their 24-year history.
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On imperfect day, everything still falls into place for Ravens
Sunday felt far from perfect as the Ravens trailed in a game for the first time since before Halloween, yet they still beat the best team in the NFC.
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Maintaining edge one of Ravens' bigger challenges entering December
Asked about Sunday’s showdown being a potential Super Bowl preview, Earl Thomas offered an answer that raised some eyebrows.
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Old question flipped as high-powered Ravens take on Rams
Slowing Lamar Jackson and the NFL’s top scoring offense was tough enough without the recent rise of the Baltimore defense.
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Defensive tackle Pierce listed as doubtful for Ravens-Texans game
The run-stopping defensive lineman missed practice all week with a right ankle injury.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 10 win at Cincinnati
Marcus Peters recorded his second interception return for a touchdown in three games with Baltimore.