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On Monday, the Baltimore Ravens faced a moment of accountability — and Zay Flowers met it directly. Following the team’s Week 7 bye, attention turned to an apology Flowers issued after he declined to speak with reporters following the Ravens’ Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The gesture resonated inside the Ravens locker room, where players continue to rally amid the ongoing Lamar Jackson injury setback. The timing mattered, and so did the message.
Flowers apologized for leaving without speaking after the Ravens fell 17-3 to the Rams last week. He owned up to two key fumbles that swung the game. The wideout said he respects the job the media does and that it will not happen again. That stance matched what teammates and coaches ask for daily. It also offered a needed reset for a unit searching for rhythm.
The Baltimore Sun’s Brian Wacker posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), with on-site video, sharing the moment the former Boston College standout receiver addressed the media and framed it as a step toward accountability after Week 6.
“Zay Flowers with an apology for leaving immediately after the loss to the Rams #Ravens”
Zay Flowers with an apology for leaving immediately after the loss to the Rams #Ravens pic.twitter.com/nqMSZ3U1mP
— Brian Wacker (@brianwacker1) October 20, 2025
ESPN’s Jamison Hensley shared his own video to the platform, capturing the receiver as he apologized and explained both turnovers from the Rams loss. The clip showed calm reflection and accountability, helping ease tension around the team.
“Ravens WR Zay Flowers apologized for leaving the locker room early and not talking to reporters after fumbling twice in the loss to the Rams.
Flowers then explained the fumbles.”
Ravens WR Zay Flowers apologized for leaving the locker room early and not talking to reporters after fumbling twice in the loss to the Rams.
Flowers then explained the fumbles. pic.twitter.com/Os7EVF2WCJ
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) October 20, 2025
This matters beyond a headline. With the offense still sputtering and the team hoping to get its starting quarterback back before Week 8, Flowers’ move signals growth. It speaks to the standard head coach John Harbaugh preaches and reflects a locker room searching for direction. The group needs more of that edge and clarity. The next chance arrives in Week 8 vs. the Chicago Bears. If the ball security improves and the communication stays firm, the Ravens can shift the narrative from frustration to response.
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