Trey Hendrickson on joining Ravens: “The standard is high here, and I’m excited for that challenge”
The four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher met with the media in Owings Mills on Friday.
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Trey Hendrickson meets with local media after officially signing with Ravens
Trey Hendrickson meets with local media after officially signing with Ravens
Dear Eric DeCosta: I’ve called you and the Ravens sleazy for years, now the rest of NFL is catching up
Do you believe that Eric DeCosta is truly “gutted” by the loss of Maxx Crosby? I don’t. And neither do the other 31 NFL general managers, which will become a problem for the Baltimore Ravens moving forward. Owings Mills is drowning in dishonesty, if not incompetence.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of NFL free agency
Despite being overshadowed by the Maxx Crosby fallout, Trey Hendrickson going from Cincinnati to Baltimore makes for a spicy AFC North storyline.
In shadow of Crosby-Hendrickson drama, Ravens beef up secondary at start of new league year
After a rock-solid 2025, veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie agreed to re-sign with Baltimore on Wednesday.
DeCosta “gutted” that trade agreement for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby fell through
“I’ve got a responsibility to the Ravens, to this community, to our fans, and to Steve Bisciotti to do what we think is best for the club.”
Eric DeCosta discusses Ravens’ decision to back out of blockbuster Maxx Crosby trade
Eric DeCosta discusses Ravens’ decision to back out of blockbuster Maxx Crosby trade
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Trey Hendrickson to the Baltimore Ravens discuss wild free agency week
We can’t say it hasn’t been interesting, compelling or without drama. Just before the start of free agency, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms with Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Trey Hendrickson after nixing a massive deal with the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Maxx Crosby to Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all of the fallout and the decisions and risk tolerance of Eric DeCosta.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for Baltimore Ravens and DeCosta
By Wednesday morning before the NFL free agency deadline, Eric DeCosta opted to sign Trey Hendrickson but it was four days with the thoughts of having Maxx Crosby that energized the Baltimore Ravens’ fan base right up until an Owings Mills medical nixed the deal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for trust amongst players and agents and teams with the Ravens and DeCosta.
Regardless of optics, Ravens had to pivot quickly to four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson
Of course, the reported four-year, $112 million agreement with the former Cincinnati Bengal is pending a physical.
Ravens sub in Trey Hendrickson for $112 million after passing on Maxx Crosby
We can’t say it hasn’t been interesting, compelling or without drama. Just before the start of free agency, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms with Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Trey Hendrickson after nixing a massive deal with the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Maxx Crosby to Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all of the fallout and the decisions and risk tolerance of Eric DeCosta.
The debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for DeCosta and Ravens
By Wednesday morning before the NFL free agency deadline, Eric DeCosta opted to sign Trey Hendrickson but it was four days with the thoughts of having Maxx Crosby that energized the Baltimore Ravens’ fan base right up until an Owings Mills medical nixed the deal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for trust amongst players and agents and teams with the Ravens and DeCosta.
Luke Jones and Nestor react to Ravens loss of Linderbaum and addition of Crosby during early NFL free agency
No one is shocked that center Tyler Linderbaum isn’t returning to the Baltimore Ravens given the amount of money the
In shocking twist, Ravens back out of blockbuster Crosby trade due to failed physical
Las Vegas put out a Tuesday evening statement saying Baltimore had “backed out” of the trade agreement.
Ravens suddenly have a massive hole in middle of offensive line
No one is shocked that center Tyler Linderbaum isn’t returning to the Baltimore Ravens given the amount of money the Las Vegas Raiders invested in the Iowa stalwart. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor react to the tampering period and early free agent signings, it’s clear the defense improved with Maxx Crosby but it’s now on Eric DeCosta to put together a credible offensive line for Lamar Jackson.
In wake of Crosby blockbuster, free agency begins how it so often does for Ravens
Three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum agreed to a record-setting deal with Las Vegas on Monday.
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in biggest trade in franchise history
The impact of the Maxx Crosby trade will be felt over years but the first reactions of Luke Jones and Nestor are succinct: this is the biggest trade in franchise history and very against many of the principles of the Baltimore Ravens. Here’s why it makes sense for Eric DeCosta – and Lamar Jackson!
Ravens take significant risk, but potential return makes it worthwhile in new era
General manager Eric DeCosta made the biggest trade in team history by swapping two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby.
Ravens deal for the Mighty Maxx and instantly become Super Bowl favorites
The impact of the Maxx Crosby trade will be felt over years but the first reactions of Luke Jones and Nestor are succinct: this is the biggest trade in franchise history and very against many of the principles of the Baltimore Ravens. Here’s why it makes sense for Eric DeCosta – and Lamar Jackson!
Ravens go all in by trading for five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby in blockbuster deal
Baltimore will send two first-round picks to Las Vegas for one of the NFL’s top defensive players.
Ravens finish in middle of pack for adjusted games lost to injury in 2025
Star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike missed most of the season with a neck injury still leaving his future unclear.
Luke Jones and Nestor talk Lamar Jackson and nitty gritty of tampering week in NFL free agency
It’s a big football week in Owings Mills. Eric DeCosta has a lot of work to do. The Baltimore Ravens have some real roster building to do this offseason. Let’s start with Lamar Jackson in the right contract and Tyler Linderbaum hitting the tampering market for a deal.
This is the week Lamar Jackson and Ravens need to get organized on money
It’s a big football week in Owings Mills. Eric DeCosta has a lot of work to do. The Baltimore Ravens have some real roster building to do this offseason. Let’s start with Lamar Jackson in the right contract and Tyler Linderbaum hitting the tampering market for a deal.
Wide receiver remains position to watch for Ravens this offseason
Baltimore must decide whether to exercise a $27.3 million fifth-year option for Zay Flowers later this spring.
Minter gives most convincing answer for Jackson, other Ravens vets to be at spring workouts
Everyone has an opinion on voluntary spring workouts, and that wasn’t going to change with Baltimore having a new head coach.
Luke Jones and Nestor listen in on DeCosta and Minter in Indy with Lamar and Linderbaum on Ravens brain
The Baltimore Ravens brain trust have assembled in Indianapolis preparing to pick 14th in the NFL Draft in April but the minds of Luke Jones and Nestor are on two massive contract issues that will need closure before the free agency tampering begins in two weeks. First up is the Lamar Jackson restructure but the real market value for center Tyler Linderbaum and the salary cap tolerance for general manager Eric DeCosta will come into full focus before March 11.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss expectations for new head coach Jesse Minter and how Lamar improves
They won’t kickoff until September but what are the early signs of “success” for the new Baltimore Ravens head coach and his youthful staff? Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the expectations of a rookie leader and what’s going on behind the scenes in Owings Mills with the Lamar Jackson re-negotiations and Indy combine realities of Eric DeCosta.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following DeCosta-Minter press conferences at NFL scouting combine
Head coach Jesse Minter talked with reporters gathered in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
The Linderbaum decision looms large for Ravens and DeCosta
The Baltimore Ravens brain trust have assembled in Indianapolis preparing to pick 14th in the NFL Draft in April but the minds of Luke Jones and Nestor are on two massive contract issues that will need closure before the free agency tampering begins in two weeks. First up is the Lamar Jackson restructure but the real market value for center Tyler Linderbaum and the salary cap tolerance for general manager Eric DeCosta will come into full focus before March 11.
As free agency nears, DeCosta says Ravens have made “market-setting” offer to Linderbaum
“Tyler’s a guy that I have tremendous respect for. Obviously, he’s proven to be, in my opinion, the best center in the league.”
How will we know if Jesse Minter is doing a good job?
They won’t kickoff until September but what are the early signs of “success” for the new Baltimore Ravens head coach and his youthful staff? Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the expectations of a rookie leader and what’s going on behind the scenes in Owings Mills with the Lamar Jackson re-negotiations and Indy combine realities of Eric DeCosta.
Pondering Ravens’ potential 2026 salary cap cuts
Entering the final year of his contract and coming off a poor 2025, Marlon Humphrey is scheduled to make $19.25 million this year.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following press conference for Jesse Minter’s new coordinators
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after hearing from Declan Doyle, Anthony Weaver, and Anthony Levine on Wednesday.
Luke Jones and Nestor take a Harbaugh tour of new Minter coaching staff with Ravens
They won a lot of football games in Baltimore while John Harbaugh was the coach of the Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor take a full look at the new coaching staff of head coach Jesse Minter and how some old friends like Anthony Levine and Anthony Weaver return with the same Hard Ball coaching wind under their purple wings. Familiar is comfortable in Owings Mills with the new regime.
The unmistakable purple air of Harbaugh around Minter
They won a lot of football games in Baltimore while John Harbaugh was the coach of the Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor take a full look at the new coaching staff of head coach Jesse Minter and how some old friends like Anthony Levine and Anthony Weaver return with the same Hard Ball coaching wind under their purple wings. Familiar is comfortable in Owings Mills with the new regime.
With coaching staff set, all eyes on Lamar Jackson’s contract as Ravens move into bulk of offseason
With free agency less than a month away, the clock’s ticking to work out a deal to lower the two-time MVP’s salary cap number.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset NFL offseason after Seahawks win and Ravens expectations with Lamar and Minter
We’re onto next season! As the Seahawks were crowned Super Bowl LX champions, Luke Jones and Nestor marinate beyond a boring game and honor the Mike Macdonald defensive show in Seattle while acknowledging it’s now “go time” for Eric DeCosta to get a deal done with Lamar Jackson as rookie head coach Jesse Minter settles into his new role in Owings Mills with the NFL Combine less than two weeks away.
Feting Macdonald without questioning Minter while awaiting Lamar to sign
We’re onto next season! As the Seahawks were crowned Super Bowl LX champions, Luke Jones and Nestor marinate beyond a boring game and honor the Mike Macdonald defensive show in Seattle while acknowledging it’s now “go time” for Eric DeCosta to get a deal done with Lamar Jackson as rookie head coach Jesse Minter settles into his new role in Owings Mills with the NFL Combine less than two weeks away.
Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2025 season
First-round safety Malaki Starks led Baltimore in defensive snaps in 2025.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss return of Anthony Weaver as defensive coordinator of Baltimore Ravens
We’re so old that we remember when young Anthony Weaver was a Baltimore Ravens draft pick from Notre Dame and NFL hopeful playing on the defensive line. With rookie head coach Jesse Minter calling the plays for the defense, he turned to a trusted Owings Mills veteran in bringing Weaver back for third time to the organization as the new defensive coordinator. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the decision and the personnel in making it work.
