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.
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Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce retiring after nine years in NFL
The former undrafted free agent out of Samford played seven seasons in Baltimore.
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.
Pondering Ravens’ potential 2025 salary cap cuts, adjustments, or trades
The release of safety Marcus Williams is all but official after a contract restructure made late last season.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and pass rush as Steelers approach with AFC North at stake
By any measurement, the Baltimore Ravens saw the junior varsity in the Meadowlands on Sunday with the New York Giants. As a 6.5 point favorite at home on Saturday afternoon, Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town looking to test the improvements to the Ravens’ pass rush and secondary.
Ravens defense ready to be tested as Steelers approach with AFC North at stake
By any measurement, the Baltimore Ravens saw the junior varsity in the Meadowlands on Sunday with the New York Giants. As a 6.5 point favorite at home on Saturday afternoon, Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town looking to test the improvements to the Ravens’ pass rush and secondary.
Ravens list A. Washington questionable, activate M. Pierce for Giants game
Starting safety Ar’Darius Washington did not travel with the team on Saturday due to a personal matter.
Pierce questionable, Van Noy off injury report for Ravens against last-place Giants
The Ravens couldn’t ask to be healthier coming out of their Week 14 bye and facing the last-place New York Giants on Sunday afternoon.
Harbaugh quiet on suspended Diontae Johnson as Ravens return to practice close to full strength
For what it’s worth, wide receivers Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman denied Johnson’s situation being a distraction for the team with Flowers saying he’d “be welcomed back” after his suspension. In four games since being acquired from Carolina in late October, Johnson has registered just one catch for six yards on five targets.
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.
Ravens don’t activate Pierce for Sunday’s game, place two on injured reserve
Tight end Charlie Kolar fractured his right forearm in last Monday’s win in Los Angeles.
Smith ready to return, but Van Noy doubtful as Ravens near showdown with Philadelphia
Kyle Van Noy missed the entire practice week with neck and hamstring injuries.
Odafe Oweh excited for Ravens to add Michael Pierce back into defensive line mix
Odafe Oweh excited for Ravens to add Michael Pierce back into defensive line mix
Ravens designate Pierce to return from IR, welcome back R. Smith to practice
Veteran nose tackle Michael Pierce was placed on injured reserve with a calf injury in late October.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive issues as Broncos come to Baltimore and Bengals await on Thursday
The tradition of defensive football is in question with the 5-3 Baltimore Ravens. As the injuries mount and the trading deadline looms, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive issues and communication problems as the Denver Broncos come to town Sunday and the Bengals follow on Thursday night.
Lamar Jackson off injury report, “ready to go” for Ravens against Denver
The star quarterback sat out Wednesday and Thursday practices with back and knee issues, but he said he was just resting his body.
There is no disguising the 32nd-ranked pass defense in NFL
The tradition of defensive football is in question with the 5-3 Baltimore Ravens. As the injuries mount and the trading deadline looms, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive issues and communication problems as the Denver Broncos come to town Sunday and the Bengals follow on Thursday night.
Lamar Jackson sits out Ravens practice with back, knee issues
Head coach John Harbaugh described Wednesday’s absence as “a rest day” for the superstar quarterback.
Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce goes on injured reserve with calf injury
The 31-year-old hurt his right calf in the second quarter of last Sunday’s loss in Cleveland.
Harbaugh anticipating “great football” from Ravens safety Marcus Williams “very soon”
The details surrounding Williams’ Week 8 benching remain unclear, however.
Defensive concerns becoming too great to ignore as Ravens fall to Winston, Cleveland
Even dealing with injuries and a revamped Browns offense, the Baltimore defense was well below the bar Sunday.
Michael Pierce discusses return of Dean Pees to Ravens coaching staff
Michael Pierce discusses return of Dean Pees to Ravens coaching staff
Ravens offensive line banged up ahead of Sunday night clash with undefeated Buffalo
Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum was one of three starting offensive linemen to sit out Wednesday’s practice.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones offers his purple musings after three days of full-team workouts in Owings Mills this week.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following opening week of OTAs
Lamar Jackson’s weight loss was a popular topic of discussion in Owings Mills this week.
Void deadline passes without extensions for Zeitler, three other Ravens
The voids don’t rule out returns, but they leave a total of $8.3 million in dead money on the 2024 salary cap.
Michael Pierce says Ravens defense must be ready for physicality of Isiah Pacheco
Michael Pierce says Ravens defense must be ready for physicality of Isiah Pacheco
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 18 loss to Pittsburgh
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the regular season coming to an end.
Without Jackson and other starters, Ravens fall 17-10 to Pittsburgh to close regular season
Baltimore finishes the regular season with a 13-4 record and now enters its bye week before the divisional round.
Michael Pierce discusses new contract extension and preparations for playoffs
Michael Pierce discusses new contract extension and preparations for playoffs
Ravens, nose tackle Michael Pierce reportedly agree to two-year extension
The 31-year-old Pierce was scheduled to become a free agent in March.
Anthony Weaver discusses Ravens defensive line and pass rush during bye week
Anthony Weaver discusses Ravens defensive line and pass rush during bye week
Humphrey, Mitchell added to Ravens injury report with hamstring issues
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey left the field at the end of the open portion of Thursday’s practice.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 9 win over Seattle
Rookie Keaton Mitchell’s breakout effort figures to shake up the running back rotation moving forward.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss sputtering offense of Ravens and efficiency after win in Arizona
It wasn’t a great day for the efficiency of the Todd Monken in Phoenix against a 1-7 Cardinals team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sputtering offense and inconsistencies of Ravens progress as they come home for 3 weeks and can pull away in AFC North.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 8 win at Arizona
As Baltimore explored additions at running back, Gus Edwards made a statement against the Cardinals.
When the offense gets stuck in quicksand in the desert
It wasn’t a great day for the efficiency of the Todd Monken offense in Phoenix against a 1-7 Cardinals team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sputtering offense and inconsistencies of the Ravens progress as they come home for three games and a chance to pull away in the AFC North.
Ravens prove to be good enough in weird win at Arizona
The 31-24 final was neither all that impressive nor indicative of how most of Sunday’s game played out.
Ravens endure shaky fourth quarter for 31-24 victory over Arizona
Baltimore had built a 24-7 advantage before a sloppy finish to Week 8.
Michael Pierce reflects on his standout performance in 31-24 win over Cardinals
Michael Pierce reflects on his standout performance in 31-24 win over Cardinals
