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Investigation into Ravens’ Zay Flowers concludes with ‘insufficient evidence’ to punish

Investigation into Ravens’ Zay Flowers concludes with ‘insufficient evidence’ to punish

The NFL concluded there will be no punishment for Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers

The NFL confirmed Thursday that Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers will not be punished regarding an alleged domestic violence incident occurring in January.

The NFL examined the situation and did not find evidence of Flowers violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

“Following a review, the NFL concluded there was insufficient evidence to support a finding that Zay Flowers engaged in any activity that violated the NFL’s personal conduct policy. There will be no action taken by the league and Flowers remains eligible to participate...

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Roquan Smith is ready to war against Patrick Queen; believes Trenton Simpson can be NFL’s best 2nd-year LB

Roquan Smith is ready to war against Patrick Queen; believes Trenton Simpson can be NFL’s best 2nd-year LB

The All-Pro linebacker is happy for his former running mate in the middle of the Ravens defense and is even more excited for the potential of his new projected new one.

It didn’t take long for Roquan Smith to build a strong rapport with former Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl inside linebacker Patrick Queen after being acquired via trade at the 2022 midseason deadline. The two of them quickly established themselves as the best linebacker tandem in the league in the second half of the season and in 2023; they then put all debate to rest in their first and only...

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Report: Ravens hosted former CFL cornerback Qwan’Tez Stiggers for a pre-draft visit

Report: Ravens hosted former CFL cornerback Qwan’Tez Stiggers for a pre-draft visit

The Ravens are among several teams interested in one of the most interesting prospects in this year’s draft.

Although rebuilding the offensive line is the Baltimore Ravens’ top priority this offseason, fortifying the secondary is not too far behind. Their defensive backfield lost a pair of key depth/rotational pieces at both cornerback and safety when Ronald Darby and Geno Stone signed decent-sized deals elsewhere in free agency.

Finding another ball-hawking centerfield presence at safety such as Stone who led the entire AFC in interceptions last season will be pretty hard to come by. With three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey...

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Report: RB J.K. Dobbins to sign a 1-year deal with Los Angeles Chargers

Report: RB J.K. Dobbins to sign a 1-year deal with Los Angeles Chargers

The former second rounder is set to become the latest Ravens free agent to follow Greg Roman out West.

After sitting on the open market for a little over a month, former Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins will become their 14th free agent to sign elsewhere and the third to join the same team. According to a report by NFL Network’s Tom Peliserro, the former second-round pick out of Ohio State in 2020 intends to sign a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Once Dobbins officially signs on the dotted line, he will be the latest former member...

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Revisiting the Ravens recent draft history: Offensive Tackle

Revisiting the Ravens recent draft history: Offensive Tackle

How have the Ravens drafted at offensive tackle over the past 10 years?

Welcome to part three of our Revisiting Recent Draft History series. If you haven’t, check out parts one and two.

  1. Wide receiver
  2. Offensive Guard

In preparation for this year’s upcoming cycle, it can be useful to revisit history to understand the team’s drafting tendencies, where they’ve hit, where they’ve missed, and other notable trends. This series will outline each of the Ravens’ draft picks at certain positions dating back 10 years to 2014, broken down into the following categories:

  • **Early-Round = Player drafted in...
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Ravens News 4/18: Rare Breed

Ravens News 4/18: Rare Breed

What Would Progress In Year Two Mean For Ravens’ 2023 Draft Picks?

Bo Smolka, PressBox

ILB TRENTON SIMPSON (THIRD ROUND, NO. 86 OVERALL)

Barring a Josh Bynes-type veteran signing, not many Ravens will have greater opportunity this year than Simpson, who figures to succeed Patrick Queen and play alongside Pro Bowl linebacker Roquan Smith in the middle of the Ravens’ defense.

When the Ravens drafted Simpson in the third round out of Clemson last year, this appeared to be the road map all along. With Smith signed to a $100 million extension, Queen’s...

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Report: Ravens to host Central Florida WR Javon Baker for a pre-draft visit

Report: Ravens to host Central Florida WR Javon Baker for a pre-draft visit

The Ravens are among several teams interested in the potential mid-round gem.

The 2024 NFL Draft is being viewed as one of the deepest wide receiver classes in recent history where teams will find and land prospects at the position who are capable of being immediate contributors in the passing game. In the Baltimore Ravens annual pre-draft press conference, general manager Eric DeCosta called this year’s crop “really deep,” which is in lockstep with the consensus.

Come next week, a prospect a the position to keep an eye on who they might target in the early-to-mid rounds is University of...

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Ravens Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Scott Elliott talks about Lamar Jackson’s viral lean look

Ravens Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Scott Elliott talks about Lamar Jackson’s viral lean look

Ravens Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Scott Elliott spoke on the new-look Lamar Jackson buzzing around social media.

Photos and videos of Lamar Jackson’s arrival at the Baltimore Ravens’ Under Armour Performance Center for the first day of organized team activities caused a stir on social media. Jackson appears noticeably leaner than last season and many are curious to know more. On Wednesday, the Ravens held media availability and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Scott Elliott was asked about the lean-looking Lamar.

“Lamar coming in on Monday [and] everybody’s talking about him being lean. Lamar’s in great shape,” Elliott said. “And what...

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Revisiting the Ravens recent draft history: Offensive Guard

Revisiting the Ravens recent draft history: Offensive Guard

How have the Ravens drafted at offensive guard over the past 10 years?

The NFL draft is fast approaching and beginning to dominate the landscape of the league, including for the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens currently possess nine total picks for the 2024 draft and are slated to select at No. 30 overall in the first round.

Much can change between now and draft weekend, but the magnitude of the draft will remain the same. The Ravens have long prioritized using the draft as their primary mechanism to add talent and strengthen their roster.

In preparation for this year’s upcoming...

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Ravens News 4/17: Underrated Prospects

Ravens News 4/17: Underrated Prospects

As Ravens prepare for NFL Draft, the temporary spotlight shifts to returning players

Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic

Daniel Faalele, OT

Team officials have expressed confidence in Faalele’s ability to win the right tackle job, which opened with the trade of Morgan Moses to the New York Jets. It makes sense to put that carrot in front of Faalele, but him getting that opportunity would likely mean the Ravens didn’t take a tackle on Day 1 or 2 of the draft. That would be considered a surprise. A 2022 fourth-round pick, Faalele has worked hard on...

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Revisiting the Ravens recent draft history: Wide Receiver

Revisiting the Ravens recent draft history: Wide Receiver

How have the Ravens drafted at wide receiver over the past 10 years?

The 2024 NFL Draft is fast approaching and coverage has begun to swell. The Ravens currently possess nine total picks for the 2024 draft and are slated to select at No. 30 overall in the first round.

Much can change between now and draft weekend, but the magnitude of the draft will remain the same. The Ravens have long prioritized using the draft as their primary mechanism to add talent and strengthen their roster.

In preparation for this year’s upcoming cycle, it can be useful to revisit...

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Report: Ravens hosted Penn State EDGE Chop Robinson for a pre-draft visit

Report: Ravens hosted Penn State EDGE Chop Robinson for a pre-draft visit

The Ravens are among several teams interested in the projected mid-to-late first rounder with elite athletic traits.

While Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta admitted to agreeing with the consensus about the 2024 NFL Draft class being “average” at edge defender, there are some gifted prospects who have the potential to be special and blossom into true difference makers.

One such incoming rookie pass rusher who possesses elite athleticism is Penn State’s Chop Robinson, a projected mid-to-late first-round pick. According to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, the Ravens are among nearly a dozen teams who recently hosted the former Nittany Lion...

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