Early impressions of 2025 Ravens schedule release
Baltimore will aim to return to the postseason for the seventh time in eight years.
Lamar Jackson
Ravens open season in Buffalo, host Cincinnati for Thanksgiving as part of 2025 schedule
Baltimore will host a Thanksgiving night game for the third time in franchise history and first time since 2013.
Derrick Henry agrees to two-year, $30 million extension with Ravens through 2027
The 31-year-old running back led the AFC with 1,921 rushing yards in his first season with Baltimore.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss life after Justin Tucker for Ravens and rookies on campus in Owings Mills
It’ll be another two weeks before anyone with the Baltimore Ravens will be asked their first questions after the shameful departure of Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for Tyler Loop and all of the rookies on campus in Owings Mills as the team goes to work on improving – and avoiding any scent of their maligned former “Hall of Fame” kicker.
Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine about Ravens discharge of Justin Tucker for football reasons
The scandal and saga of the Justin Tucker disgrace is over for the Baltimore Ravens. On Monday, they “moved on” from the kicker. Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine about the Ravens’ discharge of Justin Tucker for football reasons. (It couldn’t have been the 16 allegations of predatory sexual behavior by women all over town…)
Ravens (finally) decide to kick Tucker to the curb – for “football reasons” of course
The scandal and saga of the Justin Tucker disgrace is over for the Baltimore Ravens. On Monday, they “moved on” from the kicker. Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine about the Ravens’ discharge of Justin Tucker for football reasons. (It couldn’t have been the 16 allegations of predatory sexual behavior by women all over town…)
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Justin Tucker and Mike Green and the Ravens lies about zero tolerance in Baltimore
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated that the future of the kicking position in Baltimore would be based on football, not the NFL investigation into the 16 women who have alleged improprieties during massage sessions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Justin Tucker saga and the team’s eschewing of a “zero tolerance” policy when drafting edge rusher Mike Green, who had two sexual assault allegations while in college.
Koulatsos returns for NFL Draft preview as Ravens go “on the clock” for future
With the swirl of drama around Justin Tucker and a potential move on Mark Andrews, our old pal Dennis Koulatsos returns for some NFL Draft chatter and insights about picks, kicks and players who could click as Eric DeCosta scans the board looking for the next generation of players to help Lamar Jackson win stalk a Super Bowl for the Baltimore Ravens.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for NFL Draft and assess Ravens needs by position
It was nearly three decades ago when Nestor dubbed the Baltimore Ravens’ Pre-Draft Press Conference “The Liars’ Luncheon.” So, it’s fitting that Luke Jones joins him here for straights truths about the Eric DeCosta “process” that began with Ozzie Newsome and will deftly navigate next weekend’s NFL Draft with owner Steve Bisciotti asking hard questions of his football people. The Ravens do this better than anyone.
Luke Jones and Nestor go through the lies and truths of Baltimore Ravens pre-NFL Draft Liars Luncheon
The annual April fools’ ruse that is the Baltimore Ravens’ pre-draft luncheon – aka “The Liars’ Luncheon” – provided a few insights into Mark Andrews and no surprises on the roster needs. But, once again, the Justin Tucker scandal they’d love to make “go away” is still kicking on draft weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor go through the lies and truths of the gathering of selected media for a league-mandated buffet of comedy and eras. And delicious ravioli.
Making sense of Ravens’ ethics and zero tolerance after another Liars’ Luncheon while Tucker remains on roster
The annual April fools’ ruse that is the Baltimore Ravens’ pre-draft luncheon – aka “The Liars’ Luncheon” – provided a few insights into Mark Andrews and no surprises on the roster needs. But, once again, the Justin Tucker scandal they’d love to make “go away” is still kicking on draft weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor go through the lies and truths of the gathering of selected media for a league-mandated buffet of comedy and eras. And delicious ravioli.
No need for a Liars’ Luncheon when we break down Ravens draft needs here
It was nearly three decades ago when Nestor dubbed the Baltimore Ravens’ Pre-Draft Press Conference “The Liars’ Luncheon.” So, it’s fitting that Luke Jones joins him here for straights truths about the Eric DeCosta “process” that began with Ozzie Newsome and will deftly navigate next weekend’s NFL Draft with owner Steve Bisciotti asking hard questions of his football people. The Ravens do this better than anyone.
NFL analytics expert Mike Tanier gets Nestor ready for the NFL Draft and Ravens possibilities
It’s always entertaining and uniquely informative when NFL analytics expert Mike Tanier visits the show and gets Nestor ready for the NFL Draft and the Ravens’ infinite possibilities with the 27th pick in the first round in Green Bay. Let Joe Flacco’s high school geometry teacher school you on the prospects and The Two Deep Zone.
Getting you ready for the NFL Draft with a kick
It’s always entertaining and uniquely informative when NFL analytics expert Mike Tanier visits the show and gets Nestor ready for the NFL Draft and the Ravens’ infinite possibilities with the 27th pick in the first round in Green Bay. Let Joe Flacco’s high school geometry teacher school you on the prospects and The Two Deep Zone.
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster counting down to this month’s draft
What are Baltimore’s biggest remaining needs going into the 2025 NFL draft?
Let legendary Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan tell you why he still loves sports
Some of us are getting old and tired and cranky but not longtime Boston sports columnist and ESPN Sports Reporters panelist Bob Ryan, who shares his enduring love of sports and tells Nestor he still attends games and awaits seeing more greatness from Mahomes.
Harbaugh, Ravens agree to three-year contract extension through 2028
Longtime head coach John Harbaugh had only one season remaining on his previous deal.
Looking back at history of Ravens’ scheduled picks in 2025 draft
Baltimore is scheduled to have the 27th overall pick for the first time since selecting wide receiver Rashod Bateman in 2021.
Ravens sign ex-Dallas quarterback Cooper Rush to be Lamar Jackson’s backup
The 31-year-old Rush has made 14 career NFL starts with all coming with the Cowboys.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss DeAndre Hopkins addition to Ravens offense and Lamar attack
With the early days of free agency now a scoreboard, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the addition of veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and the retention of Ronnie Stanley as big victories for the offseason of Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens.
The reasonable expectations of DHop
With the early days of free agency now a scoreboard, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the addition of veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and the retention of Ronnie Stanley as big victories for the offseason of Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens.
DeAndre Hopkins on joining Ravens: “This organization, this team matches who I am”
The veteran cited the chance to play with Lamar Jackson and close friend Derrick Henry as reasons for signing with Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of free agency
The re-signing of Ronnie Stanley and the addition of DeAndre Hopkins headlined the week for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Ravens add former five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to high-octane offense
DeAndre Hopkins and Lamar Jackson will finally get their chance to play together.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens and Ronnie Stanley coming together for 3 more years in front of Lamar
High stakes, higher salaries and big changes are always the tone of NFL free agency but before the tampering is even over many star players have decided the grass might be greener staying home. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens and Ronnie Stanley coming together for three more years and $60 million to continue to protect Lamar Jackson during this run of excellence and collective disappointment.
Keeping Stanley is DeCosta’s biggest win of free agency
High stakes, higher salaries and big changes are always the tone of NFL free agency but before the tampering is even over many star players have decided the grass might be greener staying home. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens and Ronnie Stanley coming together for three more years and $60 million to continue to protect Lamar Jackson during this run of excellence and collective disappointment.
John Eisenberg joins Nestor to discuss more Birdtapes, Orioles updates and Ravens realities with Justin Tucker
Longtime Baltimore sports writer John Eisenberg returns for another season of Orioles baseball and an announcement about his continuing journey through the history of the franchise – even as he enjoys the present and opines about the future. And, of course, the venerable columnist brings out his journalism sniffer on the Justin Tucker scandal and the NFL investigation.
Shannan Brown of Aberdeen shares her Ravens love with Nestor after winning Maryland Lottery Tickets For Twenty Years
Every year, one lucky second chance Ravens scratch-off winner will find 20 years of season tickets in the warm seats and no one could be happier than lifer-purple-hearted Shannan Brown of Aberdeen, who shares her story of being this year’s Maryland Lottery Tickets For Twenty Years victor and her plans for fun to honor her father.
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the tampering period and Ronnie Stanley decision for Ravens
It’s never the biggest week of the year for the Baltimore Ravens, who rarely delve deeply into free agency but this week will reveal the future of Ronnie Stanley and the offensive line. Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the tampering period and the options of both sides in a weird window of negotiations and news. You’ll want to be on the WNST Baltimore Positive Text Service this week!
Taking a deeper dive into Orioles history with The Bird Keeper of “The Magic”
Longtime Baltimore sports writer John Eisenberg returns for another season of Orioles baseball and an announcement about his continuing journey through the history of the franchise – even as he enjoys the present and opines about the future. And, of course, the venerable columnist brings out his journalism sniffer on the Justin Tucker scandal and the NFL investigation.
You’ll find her in the Club
Every year, one lucky second chance Ravens scratch-off winner will find 20 years of season tickets in the warm seats and no one could be happier than lifer-purple-hearted Shannan Brown of Aberdeen, who shares her story of being this year’s Maryland Lottery Tickets For Twenty Years victor and her plans for fun to honor her father.
Ravens can only hope to duplicate level of health from 2024 season
Baltimore enjoyed the NFL’s lowest number of adjusted games lost by any team since 2017.
A big weekend for Ravens and Stanley to decide future fate of left tackle protection for Lamar
It’s never the biggest week of the year for the Baltimore Ravens, who rarely delve deeply into free agency but this week will reveal the future of Ronnie Stanley and the offensive line. Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the tampering period and the options of both sides in a weird window of negotiations and news. You’ll want to be on the WNST Baltimore Positive Text Service this week!
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss continued fallout of Tucker scandal and Ravens march through combine
We are a week away from the tampering period of NFL free agency and Luke Jones and I continue to read the purple tea leaves about Justin Tucker, Mark Andrews and Ronnie Stanley as the Baltimore Ravens try to run, hide, tuck and roll during an NFL investigation in Owings Mills.
How long can the Ravens tuck and hide?
We are a week away from the tampering period of NFL free agency and Luke Jones and Nestor continue to read the purple tea leaves about Justin Tucker, Mark Andrews and Ronnie Stanley as the Baltimore Ravens try to run, hide, tuck and roll during an NFL investigation in Owings Mills.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss a dud Super Bowl and cable TV ecosystem that powers modern sports
It’s the one event we all watch but now that football season is over and we turn toward the rest of the sports landscape, what you watch is predicated on what you’re willing to pay for to subscribe. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the remnants of a dud Super Bowl and former cable TV ecosystem that powers modern sports streaming and confuses the hell out of the rest of us…
Streaming away the NFL season
It’s the one event we all watch but now that football season is over and we turn toward the rest of the sports landscape, what you watch is predicated on what you’re willing to pay for to subscribe. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the remnants of a dud Super Bowl and former cable TV ecosystem that powers modern sports streaming and confuses the hell out of the rest of us…
Sports cartoonist Ricig joins Nestor for real Ravens community Tucker talk and Orioles hopes for summer fun
One of the best parts of “A Cup of Soup Or Bowl” is getting all over town and seeing our best sports pals and talking Orioles and Ravens. Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano – aka “Ricig” – joins Nestor for some real Ravens’ community talk with the thud to the Bills and Justin Tucker allegations along with high hopes for the Orioles and summer fun. Let our Ko-Host draw you his mental map to cartooning tough issues and controversial topics from Koco’s Pub.
Ricig: Drawing the tough sports cartoons comes along with the news
One of the best parts of “A Cup of Soup Or Bowl” is getting all over town and seeing our best sports pals and talking Orioles and Ravens. Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano – aka “Ricig” – joins Nestor for some real Ravens’ community talk with the thud to the Bills and Justin Tucker allegations along with high hopes for the Orioles and summer fun. Let our Ko-Host draw you his mental map to cartooning tough issues and controversial topics from Koco’s Pub.
Watching Super Bowl LIX highlights Ravens’ Ronnie Stanley dilemma
Kansas City’s weakness at left tackle was exposed by a dominant Philadelphia defensive front.
