In shadow of Crosby-Hendrickson drama, Ravens beef up secondary at start of new league year
After a rock-solid 2025, veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie agreed to re-sign with Baltimore on Wednesday.
After a rock-solid 2025, veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie agreed to re-sign with Baltimore on Wednesday.
“I’ve got a responsibility to the Ravens, to this community, to our fans, and to Steve Bisciotti to do what we think is best for the club.”
Eric DeCosta discusses Ravens’ decision to back out of blockbuster Maxx Crosby trade
We can’t say it hasn’t been interesting, compelling or without drama. Just before the start of free agency, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms with Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Trey Hendrickson after nixing a massive deal with the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Maxx Crosby to Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all of the fallout and the decisions and risk tolerance of Eric DeCosta.
By Wednesday morning before the NFL free agency deadline, Eric DeCosta opted to sign Trey Hendrickson but it was four days with the thoughts of having Maxx Crosby that energized the Baltimore Ravens’ fan base right up until an Owings Mills medical nixed the deal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for trust amongst players and agents and teams with the Ravens and DeCosta.
Of course, the reported four-year, $112 million agreement with the former Cincinnati Bengal is pending a physical.
We can’t say it hasn’t been interesting, compelling or without drama. Just before the start of free agency, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms with Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Trey Hendrickson after nixing a massive deal with the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Maxx Crosby to Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all of the fallout and the decisions and risk tolerance of Eric DeCosta.
By Wednesday morning before the NFL free agency deadline, Eric DeCosta opted to sign Trey Hendrickson but it was four days with the thoughts of having Maxx Crosby that energized the Baltimore Ravens’ fan base right up until an Owings Mills medical nixed the deal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for trust amongst players and agents and teams with the Ravens and DeCosta.
Las Vegas put out a Tuesday evening statement saying Baltimore had “backed out” of the trade agreement.
The Ravens listed the star quarterback as receiving a rest day as preparations continued for Sunday’s tilt in Cincinnati.
Star safety Kyle Hamilton does not carry a game status designation days after hurting his ankle in last Sunday’s win over the Jets.
Baltimore will hold its first full-squad practice of training camp on Wednesday.
The re-signing of Ronnie Stanley and the addition of DeAndre Hopkins headlined the week for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Will Baltimore keep the AFC North rival Bengals in their early-season hole?
“Must-win” descriptions are overused, but this AFC North showdown is pivotal for both teams.
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley hurt his right knee in the fourth quarter of last Sunday’s loss to Cleveland.
Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey hurt his calf in the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Browns.
Lamar Jackson won’t have arguably his two best offensive linemen in his first road game since last November.
Baltimore will try to avoid the first 0-3 home start in franchise history in Week 5.
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings ahead of an AFC North showdown on Sunday Night Football.
Baltimore will have a big challenge on its hands trying to slow rookie standout Ja’Marr Chase.