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The First Team All Pro came in much lower than expected.
The NFL Top 100 Players of 2024 countdown continued on Friday and the second Baltimore Raven to be recognized as one of the best among their peers is safety Kyle Hamilton at No. 43.
As was the case with defensive tackle Justin Madubuike who became the first Raven revealed on this year’s list at No. 61, Hamilton is making his debut on the illustrious rankings voted on exclusively by players.
Not only did Hamilton establish himself as arguably the best in the game at his respective position, but he...
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Day 5 of training camp featured the team’s first padded practice. Quarterback Lamar Jackson remains out with illness and is undergoing further evaluation.
The Baltimore Ravens enjoyed their first day off on Thursday and coming out of the break put on the pads. For the first time, we saw running back Derrick Henry and the rookies sporting pads in practice.
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Cornerback Marlon Humphrey did not feel like himself last year after suffering multiple setbacks, but is slimmer and mentally stronger now.
Having to undergo surgery of any kind during training camp is never a good omen for an NFL player, especially when it involves a lower extremity for a skill position player on either side of the ball.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey had no idea that when he went in for a precautionary MRI on his foot at the onset of training camp last year his 2023 season would be marred by seemingly one injury-related setback back after another....
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Safety Marcus Williams
Give Williams credit as well for remaining effective in coverage when he could not hit or chase the ball with his usual abandon. He’s a tough, dedicated player. But with Stone in Cincinnati, the Ravens will need more from their highest-priced safety, whose ability to disrupt deep shots should work hand in glove with Hamilton’s do-it-all game wrecking. The Ravens added a proven No. 3 at the position in veteran Eddie Jackson, but in an...
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Oweh has been dominant in training camp thus far and plans to deliver on his potential.
One of the most consistently dominant players in the early going of Baltimore Ravens training camp has been fourth-year outside linebacker Odafe Oweh.
The former first-rounder was so disruptive that during Tuesday’s practice, head coach John Harbaugh admitted he had to “pull the reigns in on him a little bit.” Oweh was a mainstay in the backfield and they want to avoid any potential unnecessary collisions with quarterbacks.
Even though Oweh is under contract through the 2025 season after having his fifth-year option picked...
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Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey gave first-round cornerback Nate Wiggins a nickname, but it was promptly denied by Pass Game Coordinator Chris Hewitt
On Tuesday, cornerback Marlon Humphrey told the media they should ask first-round rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins his new nickname, who was next on the podium following practice. Wiggins, who hasn’t fully resigned himself to the title, shared Humphrey is calling him “Nasty Nate.”
“OK, it’s not my nickname, [Marlon Humphrey] gave it to me,” Wiggins said. “He called me ‘Nasty Nate.’ I guess I play nasty defense, I guess. That’s his nickname for me. He wanted me to...
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Projecting who will make the Baltimore Ravens’ initial 53-man roster in 2024.
Four days of training camp have passed and 16 more open practices and three preseason games are on the horizon before any decisions are made. Some sit sturdily on the roster while others are in contention for the final spots.
Here is my initial 53-man roster projection.
Quarterbacks (2): Lamar Jackson, Josh Johnson
Of course, the reigning league MVP makes the roster. And his backup until further notice is Johnson. The Ravens repeatedly stated Johnson is their backup quarterback after drafting Kentucky quarterback Devin...
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Marcus Williams took the first play of 11-on-11s for a pick-six when Josh Johnson’s pass bounced off Derrick Henry’s hands. Marlon Humphrey got two interceptions. Kyle Hamilton, Jalyn Armour-Davis, and Trayvon Mullen all also notched picks.
“Hopefully we get a lot of those [during the season],” Hewitt said. “I give a lot of credit to [General Manager] Eric [DeCosta] and his staff for putting this roster together. We’ve got a lot of talented guys back there. We’ve got length, we’ve got speed, we’ve got...
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For the first time in his young career, defensive lineman Justin Madubuike earns NFL Top 100 honors from his peers.
The final tabulation of the 2023 season has been airing on NFL+ as they count down the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024. The first Raven to be recognized as one of the best among their peers is defensive lineman Justin Madubuike, placing No. 61.
Madubuike flat-out dominated in 2023, with 38 tackles, 33 quarterback hits, 13 sacks, 12 tackles for loss and a forced fumble. His play earned second team All-Pro honors and sent him to his first [Pro...
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The Baltimore Ravens’ fourth day of training camp featured a mighty defensive performance, outshining the return of quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The heat, humidity and competition ramped up today at the Baltimore Ravens’ Under Armour Performance Center as Day 3 of training camp extended from their 90-minute practices to two hours. A number of plays were made, including more flashes from wide receiver Rashod Bateman, outside linebacker Odafe Oweh, cornerback Arthur Maulet and more.
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The four-time Pro Bowler is entering his age 30 season and refutes the premise of his impending decline.
Baltimore Ravens’ running back Derrick Henry is no stranger to a heavy workload. He has been putting entire offenses on his back and propelling them to victory dating back to his days at Yulee High School in North Florida, where he was carrying the ball nearly 60 times a game.
Since becoming a full-time starter five years ago, the four-time Pro Bowler has led the league in rushing twice and ranks first in both rushing yards (7,209) and carries (1,529) as the...
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A report last week stated the Baltimore Ravens were reportedly in agreement with the Tennessee Titans during the 2023 NFL trade deadline for RB Derrick Henry. But Titans GM Ran Carthon denied the report on July 23.
During the 2023 NFL trade deadline, rumors swirled that the Baltimore Ravens were in elevated talks to acquire Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry. But once the deadline passed, Henry remained a Titan. More rumors spread on social media that a deal was “in place” for Henry but Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk vetoed the trade.
Last week, The Athletic’s Dan Pompei published...
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