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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Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering 2025 offseason
General manager Eric DeCosta and Baltimore go back to the drawing board after again falling short in January.
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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 13 showdown with Philadelphia
Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley are the first 1,300-yard rushers to meet in a season in 12 years.
Ravens waive Eddie Jackson, list Roquan Smith questionable for Monday night
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Eddie Jackson was signed at the start of training camp to replace valuable reserve Geno Stone.
Roquan Smith “working hard to get healthy” as Ravens get ready for trip to Los Angeles
Pro Bowl inside linebacker Roquan Smith exited last Sunday’s loss in Pittsburgh with a hamstring injury.
Coaching, composure and discipline plus poor play calling and penalties all become questions for Harbaugh and Ravens
Despite the defense’s strong performance, the Ravens’ inefficiencies and missed opportunities on offense – including a crucial two-point conversion attempt – contributed to their eighth loss in nine games against the Steelers. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for growth and maturity, especially in high-stakes games, and noted the team’s history of struggles in Pittsburgh.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching, composure, discipline and Ravens mojo after another loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh
Despite the defense’s strong performance, the Ravens’ inefficiencies and missed opportunities on offense – including a crucial two-point conversion attempt – contributed to their eighth loss in nine games against the Steelers. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for growth and maturity, especially in high-stakes games, and noted the team’s history of struggles in Pittsburgh.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 11 showdown in Pittsburgh
Patrick Queen’s comments this week were much ado about nothing, but they added spice to a rivalry lacking it recently.
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton set to return against Pittsburgh after Week 10 ankle injury
Hamilton practiced fully Friday and doesn’t carry a game status designation into Sunday’s pivotal AFC North clash with the Steelers.
High stakes set to replace recent weirdness of Ravens-Steelers rivalry
With the AFC North lead on the line Sunday, Lamar Jackson is set to make just his fifth career start against Pittsburgh.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 10 win over Cincinnati
Baltimore completed a season sweep of the AFC North rival Bengals in a 35-34 thriller on Thursday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor address the many issues of Ravens leaky defense after narrow win over Bengals
It’s hard to knock a 7-3 effort to start the season but the questions about the defense of the Baltimore Ravens will continue after a 35-34 win over Cincinnati. Luke Jones and Nestor address the many issues of a porous pass defense and narrow victory over Bengals on a night when Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase proved unstoppable for the men of Zach Orr.
Questions about Ravens’ NFL-worst pass defense continue after Burrow to Chase torching
It’s hard to knock a 7-3 effort to start the season but the questions about the defense of the Baltimore Ravens will continue after a 35-34 win over Cincinnati. Luke Jones and Nestor address the many issues of a porous pass defense and narrow victory over Bengals on a night when Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase proved unstoppable for the men of Zach Orr.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 10 clash with Cincinnati
Marlon Humphrey and the defense hope to make a statement after the Week 5 win “felt like we should have lost” in his words.
Likely out, Cincinnati’s Higgins doubtful for Ravens-Bengals rematch on Thursday night
Tight end Isaiah Likely will be sidelined with a hamstring injury as Baltimore aims for a season sweep over its AFC North rival.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss defensive improvements for Ravens in win over Broncos
It was an impressive victory by any measure for the Baltimore Ravens over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive improvements and needs as the level of quarterback savvy will step up on the purple November calendar.
A difference in the defense? Burrow, Wilson and Herbert are next up…
It was an impressive victory by any measure for the Baltimore Ravens over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive improvements and needs as the level of quarterback savvy will step up on the purple November calendar.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 9 victory over Denver
Luke Jones says it looks like the red-hot Lamar Jackson is “playing a different sport” right now.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 9 meeting with Denver
Will Baltimore get back on track after last week’s upset loss in Cleveland?
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.
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.
Luke and Nestor discuss Ravens deficiencies and pass rush needs after Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for DeCosta
Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.
With trade deadline looming, DeCosta looks to fortify a scuffling Super Bowl contender
Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.
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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 8 tilt at Cleveland
Facing the last-place Browns, will Baltimore win its sixth straight game on Sunday?
Ravens list Humphrey doubtful, four others questionable for Week 8 trip to Cleveland
Three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey missed the entire week after hurting his knee in last Monday’s win.
Humphrey, Flowers, T. Jones missing from practice as Ravens prepare for Cleveland
Wide receiver Zay Flowers battled through an ankle injury suffered in the second quarter of Monday’s win at Tampa Bay.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Ravens struggles on defense and injury to Marlon Humphrey after Tampa win
Despite a strong second and third quarter, the Ravens’ defense struggled early and late in what felt like a walkover 41-31 win in Tampa. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for the defense to be more consistent and dynamic, particularly in forcing (and catching) turnovers. They also address defensive vulnerabilities in the secondary with the loss of Marlon Humphrey, who grabbed two interceptions against the Bucs.
Ravens’ defense continues to prove leaky in win over Bucs
Despite a strong second and third quarter, the Ravens’ defense struggled early and late in what felt like a walkover 41-31 win in Tampa. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for the defense to be more consistent and dynamic, particularly in forcing (and catching) turnovers. They also address defensive vulnerabilities in the secondary with the loss of Marlon Humphrey, who grabbed two interceptions against the Bucs.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 6 win over Washington
Reserve guard Ben Cleveland had never lined up on field goal block until Week 5 after telling Chris Horton he wanted to try.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss deficiencies of Ravens defense and Jayden Daniels coming to Baltimore
After Joe Burrow and the Bengals marched up and down the field at will on Sunday in Cincinnati, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the deficiencies of the Ravens’ defense and the problems young Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders will present for defensive coordinator Zach Orr this week in Baltimore.
Ravens will need to get defensive on Daniels as Washington brings NFL’s newest QB threat to Baltimore
After Joe Burrow and the Bengals marched up and down the field at will on Sunday in Cincinnati, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the deficiencies of the Ravens’ defense and the problems young Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders will present for defensive coordinator Zach Orr this week in Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 5 trip to Cincinnati
Will Baltimore keep the AFC North rival Bengals in their early-season hole?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 3 tilt at Dallas
Will Baltimore avoid the second 0-3 start in franchise history?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 2 meeting with Las Vegas
Baltimore looks to avoid its first 0-2 start since the 2015 season.
Seven Ravens predictions for the 2024 season
What’s next for Kyle Hamilton after he was a first-team All-Pro safety in his second season?
