Twelve Ravens Thoughts following final cuts and roster maneuvering
General manager Eric DeCosta talks expectations as Baltimore prepares to kick off 2024 in Kansas City next Thursday night.
John Harbaugh
Ravens keep Terps product Brade, cut rookie quarterback Leary to set initial 53-man roster
Former Maryland safety Beau Brade was the only undrafted rookie to make the 53-man roster on a predictable cutdown day.
Luke Jones and Nestor prep for Ravens at Chiefs and NFL kickoff
Cautious optimism abounds in Baltimore as the Ravens head to Kansas City to avenge last year’s AFC Championship Game loss and kick off the 2024 NFL season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects and hopes for Lamar Jackson and the team now that Derrick Henry is in the backfield ready to run the rock from Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Pro Bowl center Linderbaum returns to practice as Ravens begin making roster cuts
Tyler Linderbaum hadn’t practiced since Aug. 1 and was sporting a new neck roll on top of his shoulder pads.
John Harbaugh talks state of Ravens before roster cutdown day
John Harbaugh discusses state of Ravens before roster cutdown day
Predicting the initial 53-man roster for the 2024 Ravens
Luke Jones makes his final 53-man roster projection before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. cutdown.
Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris dies at age 70
The revered assistant had been hospitalized with what the organization described as “an acute illness” two weeks ago.
Ravens-Packers preseason primer: Five players to watch
Which bubble players need a strong performance in Saturday’s preseason finale?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the waiting on the Kansas City Chiefs and unknowns of Ravens roster
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens trip to Green Bay and Lambeau Field for a scrimmage and getting through the final preseason game with good health. And then, it’s all eyes on Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and beating the Kansas City Chiefs on September 5th.
Roster moves and the waiting for that Kansas City kickoff
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens trip to Green Bay and Lambeau Field for a scrimmage and getting through the final preseason game with good health. And then, it’s all eyes on Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and beating the Kansas City Chiefs on September 5th.
Sizing up the 2024 Ravens roster entering the preseason finale
Luke Jones offers his latest 53-man roster projection with cutdown day less than a week away.
Setting the purple tone in Kansas City next Thursday night
Cautious optimism abounds in Baltimore as the Ravens head to Kansas City to avenge last year’s AFC Championship Game loss and kick off the 2024 NFL season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects and hopes for Lamar Jackson and the team now that Derrick Henry is in the backfield ready to run the rock from Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at conclusion of open training camp
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after the final open practices of summer in Owings Mills.
John Harbaugh says Tyler Linderbaum remains on schedule to return ahead of Ravens’ season opener
John Harbaugh says Tyler Linderbaum remains on schedule to return ahead of Ravens’ season opener
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens moving press box and NFL moving kickoffs
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens moving press box and NFL moving kickoffs
Moving the Ravens press box – and kickoffs
After the second preseason sleeper with the Atlanta Falcons, our Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss David Ojabo, the offensive line and scrimmage life in Green Bay. And the new media view of the field and the NFL’s new kickoff return strategy for the genius of John Harbaugh.
Luke Jones and Nestor on finding the individual performances in these preseason slogs
Luke Jones and Nestor on finding the individual performances in these preseason slogs
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 13-12 preseason win over Atlanta
Luke Jones offers his purple musings after the second preseason game.
Late stop preserves Ravens’ 13-12 win over Atlanta in second preseason game
Josh Johnson was sharp in the first half, and Baltimore stopped a last-minute 2-point conversion try to secure the victory.
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ 13-12 win over Atlanta in second preseason game
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ 13-12 win over Atlanta in second preseason game
Finding the individual performances in these preseason slogs
As the regular season inches closer, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the realities of the needs of the Ravens and where some role players might emerge from this training camp and preseason games that feel like scrimmages.
Ravens-Falcons preseason primer: Five players to watch
After missing the opener with a lower leg injury, projected return specialist Deonte Harty should make his preseason debut.
Football historian and author Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater
Lifer football historian and Lindy’s Magazine editor Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater and talks about upcoming Hall of Fame candidacies of Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs.
John Harbaugh relieved Mark Andrews not injured in significant car accident
John Harbaugh relieved Mark Andrews not injured in significant car accident
Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris to miss “significant” time with illness
D’Alessandris, 70, has been on Baltimore’s staff since 2017.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens injuries to Wiggins and Hamilton over weekend
Injuries happen in football. This week, the Baltimore Ravens saw injuries to rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first preseason loss to the Eagles and then budding superstar Kyle Hamilton went down in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss getting the starters to Kansas City and ready to start strong against the Chiefs.
Sizing up the 2024 Ravens roster following the preseason opener
Luke Jones offers a 53-man roster projection with two preseason games remaining.
The perils of training camp football – full contact and otherwise
Injuries happen in football. This week, the Baltimore Ravens saw injuries to rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first preseason loss to the Eagles and then budding superstar Kyle Hamilton gave a scare at practice in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss John Harbaugh getting the starters to Kansas City and ready to start strong against the Chiefs on September 5th.
Getting Sirius about another NFL season with Howard Balzer
Lifer football historian and Lindy’s Magazine editor Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater and talks about upcoming Hall of Fame candidacies of Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 17 of open training camp
Luke Jones offers observations as the Ravens practiced in full pads for a second straight day.
Ravens appear to dodge injury bullets with Hamilton, Wiggins
All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton suffered an injury scare late in Sunday’s practice.
John Harbaugh offers injury updates on Kyle Hamilton and Nate Wiggins following Sunday’s Ravens practice
John Harbaugh offers injury updates on Kyle Hamilton and Nate Wiggins following Sunday’s Ravens practice
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 16-13 preseason loss to Philadelphia
Luke Jones offers his purple musings on the first preseason game of the summer.
Ravens rookie cornerback Wiggins exits standout preseason debut with shoulder injury
First-round pick Nate Wiggins broke up three passes on the opening drive alone.
Ravens fall 16-13 to Philadelphia on field goal as time expires
Baltimore held out most starters in the preseason opener, but inside linebacker Trenton Simpson led in tackles.
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ loss to Philadelphia in preseason opener
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ loss to Philadelphia in preseason opener
Ravens-Eagles preseason primer: Five players to watch
Many eyes will be the offensive line as Baltimore must replace three starters from last season.
Even with Maulet absence, Ravens have no shortage of options for nickel package
Slot cornerback Arthur Maulet could miss the start of the season after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
John Harbaugh confirms Lamar Jackson won’t play in Ravens preseason opener
John Harbaugh confirms Lamar Jackson won’t play in Ravens preseason opener
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens camp and what we’ll see against Eagles in fake football
As we gear up for the first of three fake football games without much to evaluate as a collective, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what to look for on Friday night when the Philadelphia Eagles visit for NFL preseason action.
