After typical start to free agency, Ravens still have much to ponder with secondary
Deciding how to best deploy Kyle Hamilton and Marlon Humphrey is a major factor in filling out the rest of Baltimore’s secondary.
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Ravens release Marcus Williams, tender Ar’Darius Washington after 2024 change at safety
The November emergence of Ar’Darius Washington was a major factor in the 2024 turnaround of Baltimore’s pass defense.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens departures of Mekari, Stephens and Harrison via free agency
Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens manage this time of the year as well as any team in the league so there are very few surprises. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the departure of Patrick Mekari, Brandon Stephens and Malik Harrison in the early tampering period of NFL free agency.
Big money for NFL free agents grows as Mekari and Stephens cash in on cap rising elsewhere
Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens manage this time of the year as well as any team in the league so there are very few surprises. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the departure of Patrick Mekari, Brandon Stephens and Malik Harrison in the early tampering period of NFL free agency.
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Chuck Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense and Ronnie Stanley
It’s quite personal for Nestor Aparicio and his wife, Jennifer, who made Chuck Pagano their first phone call for advice when she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014. Luke Jones and Nestor welcome the un-retired defensive coaching wizard Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense, secondary and the upcoming Ronnie Stanley free agency decision.
Chuck Pagano is back in Baltimore and we’re excited about that
It’s quite personal for Nestor Aparicio and his wife, Jennifer, who made Chuck Pagano their first phone call for advice when she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014. Luke Jones and Nestor welcome the un-retired defensive coaching wizard Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense, secondary and the upcoming Ronnie Stanley free agency decision.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering 2025 offseason
General manager Eric DeCosta and Baltimore go back to the drawing board after again falling short in January.
Jackson, Henry headline list of PFWA honors for 2024 Ravens
Earlier this week, Lamar Jackson was named MVP by the Pro Football Writers of America for the third time in his career.
Andrews drop, three turnovers doom Ravens in 27-25 playoff loss to Buffalo
Lamar Jackson led Baltimore on a late touchdown drive, but Mark Andrews dropped the game-tying 2-point conversion pass.
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens’ loss to Buffalo: “The chips didn’t fall our way”
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens’ loss to Buffalo: “The chips didn’t fall our way”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of divisional-round clash with Buffalo
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
“The biggest thing we take away from that is that it can be done. We just have to replicate that success.”
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens defense preparing for Josh Allen: “He’s one of the best in the league for a reason”
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens defense preparing for Josh Allen: “He’s one of the best in the league for a reason”
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens’ mindset entering playoffs: “Whatever you did in the regular season doesn’t matter anymore”
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens’ mindset entering playoffs: “Whatever you did in the regular season doesn’t matter anymore”
Lamar Jackson, three other Ravens receive 2024 first-team All-Pro honors
Jackson and Roquan Smith were two of Baltimore’s four first-team selections made by the Associated Press.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of wild-card playoff clash with Pittsburgh
The Steelers haven’t won a postseason game in eight years while Baltimore has lost three of its last four home playoff games.
Kyle Hamilton happy to make second Pro Bowl, but hopes to be busy preparing for more important game
Kyle Hamilton happy to make second Pro Bowl, but hopes to be busy preparing for more important game
NFL-leading nine Ravens players named to this year’s Pro Bowl
Zay Flowers is the first wide receiver to be named to the Pro Bowl in Ravens history.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 17 win at Houston
Baltimore’s defense continued its superb in-season turnaround by dominating the Texans.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improvement of Ravens defense after shutdown on Stroud and Texans
The formerly porous Ravens secondary looked healed against Pittsburgh and Houston during Christmas week and that makes this new-and-improved defense worthy of going into Buffalo and Kansas City in January and winning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sudden emergence of Zack Orr’s unit and how roles have changed, starters have been benched and the pass rush has blossomed with better coverage on the back end.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a Lamarry Christmas in Houston for Ravens in embarrassing Texans
The past 11 days have emphasized the potential for greatness for this Baltimore Ravens team. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a Christmas clinic in Houston as the Ravens embarrassed the Texans in a 31-2 rout as Derrick Henry ran over the AFC South champions.
After making “smithereens” of Christmas week gauntlet, Ravens primed for serious January run
Beating two playoff teams in convincing fashion over five days speaks for itself.
Is this emerging Ravens defense good enough to win a Super Bowl?
The formerly porous Ravens secondary looked healed against Pittsburgh and Houston during Christmas week and that makes this new-and-improved defense worthy of going into Buffalo and Kansas City in January and winning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sudden emergence of Zack Orr’s unit and how roles have changed, starters have been benched and the pass rush has blossomed with better coverage on the back end.
A Lamary little Christmas in big Texans win
The past 11 days have emphasized the potential for greatness for this Baltimore Ravens team. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a Christmas clinic in Houston as the Ravens embarrassed the Texans in a 31-2 rout as Derrick Henry ran over the AFC South champions.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens holiday path toward playoffs and Steelers Chiefs fate on Christmas
With just hours not days between games, none of the four Christmas teams will be resting comfortably before Wednesday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens holiday path toward the playoffs and what happens if the Steelers lose to the Chiefs?
What is Ravens’ realistic January path to a February Super Bowl in New Orleans?
With just hours not days between games, none of the four Christmas teams will be resting comfortably before Wednesday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ holiday path toward the playoffs and what happens if the Steelers lose to the Chiefs?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 16 clash with Pittsburgh
Will Baltimore pull into a first-place tie in the AFC North or will the Steelers celebrate a division title on the Ravens’ home field?
Luke Jones and Nestor buckle the chinstraps for Steelers at Ravens for AFC North supremacy
Luke Jones and Nestor buckle up the the holiday chinstraps for Steelers at Ravens for AFC North supremacy and the Christmas follow up as the Chiefs and Texans will factor into all of this before Santa comes down the chimney. We got a big one in Baltimore on Saturday evening!
When a Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore late season matchup has the big stage and high stakes
Luke Jones and Nestor buckle up the the holiday chinstraps for Steelers at Ravens for AFC North supremacy and the Christmas follow up as the Chiefs and Texans will factor into all of this before Santa comes down the chimney. We got a big one in Baltimore on Saturday evening!
Kyle Hamilton discusses settling into deep safety spot and its impact on Ravens defense
Kyle Hamilton discusses settling into deep safety spot and its impact on Ravens defense
After lengthy Pittsburgh drought, Ravens need win for both their psyche and playoff path
Baltimore has lost eight of nine against the Steelers and is 4-12 going back to the 2016 Christmas Day loss in Pittsburgh.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 15 tilt at Giants
Derrick Henry will face a New York defense ranking 30th in yards per carry allowed on Sunday.
Ravens seek to regain confidence in swamps of Jersey
The New York Giants are a terrible football team. The Ravens go to the Meadowlands as whopping 16-point favorites on Sunday as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a busy next 10 days and ways that the AFC North can still be won before January.
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens defense wants to “attack people” after rebuilding confidence before bye week
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens defense wants to “attack people” after rebuilding confidence before bye week
After pre-bye improvement, Ravens pass defense aiming to “attack people” down final stretch
“I feel like we can get a little more aggressive now. It’s all 11 [guys], especially me included, coaches, everybody.”
Despite long road to bye, Ravens remain in good shape from injury standpoint
Given the messy Diontae Johnson saga, Baltimore needs Rashod Bateman’s knee to be right coming out of the bye week.
Kyle Hamilton says all-around effort sets Philadelphia receivers apart from other teams
Kyle Hamilton says all-around effort sets Philadelphia receivers apart from other teams
Luke Jones and Nestor praise defensive effort against Herbert and Chargers in big Ravens win in Los Angeles
Luke Jones and Nestor praise defensive effort against Herbert and Chargers in big Ravens win in Los Angeles
Ravens defense takes another step in right direction in Monday’s win over Chargers
Despite a rocky start without Roquan Smith, Zach Orr’s defense rose to the occasion in a 30-23 win at Los Angeles.
Finding a way to win without Roquan
The collective effort of the Baltimore Ravens’ defense shined in Los Angeles in a big win over Justin Herbert and the Chargers but most impressive was the ability to play and win without the anchor of the unit in Roquan Smith. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the short week before Saquon Barkley and teh Eagles arrive.
