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Ravens designate 3 players as questionable for matchup with Bengals

Ravens designate 3 players as questionable for matchup with Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens listed three players as questionable on their final injury report before their Week 15 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Rashod Bateman tweaked his ankle in practice on Thursday and did not participate on Friday. He is trending towards missing Sunday’s game, especially considering the fact that he was listed with an ankle injury last week. It may not be the same issue – or even the same ankle – but if it is, the Ravens might opt to hold Bateman out for a week. His absence on Friday could have also been a precaution in the hopes...

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AFC North Preview, Week 15: Ravens and Bengals rematch, Steelers look to pull away

AFC North Preview, Week 15: Ravens and Bengals rematch, Steelers look to pull away

Cleveland Browns (3-10)

The Browns put together one of their best offensive performances of the season last week but still came up short of a victory. Their stingy defense surprisingly gave up 31 points and 184 rushing yards to the Tennessee Titans at home. That overshadowed their offense totaling over 400 yards and 22 first downs.

Cleveland was stymied on the ground, gaining just 61 yards on 20 carries. Quinshon Judkins (26 yards on 14 attempts) was shut down by the Titans’ defensive front. Shedeur Sanders, albeit completing only 55% of his throws, posted a career-high 354 passing yards with...

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Ravens upgrade 5 players, downgrade 2 on Thursday injury report

Ravens upgrade 5 players, downgrade 2 on Thursday injury report

The Baltimore Ravens reported perfect attendance at Thursday’s practice, though tight end Mark Andrews and wide receiver Rashod Bateman were both added to the injury report.

Every other Raven, though, was a full participant, including Wednesday DNPs Chidobe Awuzie and Lamar Jackson. The other three players who were limited on Wednesday – Keaton Mitchell, Tavius Robinson, and Nate Wiggins – were upgraded to full participation, too.

Ar’Darius Washington had his third full practice in a row and appears to be close to his 2025 debut. Given his injury history and the severity of a torn Achilles, the Ravens may still...

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AFC North Recap: Week 14: Steelers defeat Ravens for division lead

AFC North Recap: Week 14: Steelers defeat Ravens for division lead

Week 14 of the NFL season saw the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers facing off for the first time this season, with the division lead on the line. Meanwhile, Shedeur Sanders gave the Cleveland Browns reason for optimism in a loss, while the Cincinnati Bengals’ playoff hopes took a plummet.

Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6)


The first meeting between the Steelers and Ravens ended in a 27-22 victory for Pittsburgh. The Steelers now have sole possession of first place in the AFC North with four games remaining in the regular season.

Pittsburgh’s passing attack came to life against Baltimore, as...

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Roundtable Reactions: Ravens sign DT Travis Jones to 3-year extension

Roundtable Reactions: Ravens sign DT Travis Jones to 3-year extension

The Baltimore Ravens signed defensive tackle Travis Jones to a three-year, $40.5 million contract extension. Here are the instant reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff!


At first glance, the numbers on this deal are bizarre. Jones’ $13.5 million APY ranks 26th among NFL defensive tackles, and it is hard to argue that he belongs in that company in terms of skill or value. The contract is even more surprising considering Jones’ apparent leverage as a pending free agent with Nnamdi Madbuike’s uncertain future. But the details revealed by Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reveal that Jones had a tricky contract...

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Ravens to sign DT Travis Jones to 3-year extension

Ravens to sign DT Travis Jones to 3-year extension

The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Travis Jones on a three-year contract extension, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. The Ravens have confirmed the deal via a team announcement.

The deal is worth $40.5 million over three years with $25 million guaranteed, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Given that Jones is having an excellent season and that he was the Ravens’ biggest extension priority with the uncertainty around Nnamdi Madubuike, this is an excellent deal. So much so that it is not clear why Jones would sign it.

This story will be updated with more information.

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Lamar Jackson gets rest day on Ravens’ first injury report of Week 15

Lamar Jackson gets rest day on Ravens’ first injury report of Week 15

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not participate in Wednesday’s practice with a non-injury/rest designation, per the team’s official injury report.

Rest days have become common for Jackson this season as he has dealt with a variety of injuries. He missed three games with a hamstring injury and has since been a near-mainstay on the injury report with ankle, knee, and toe injuries.

This week, however, his rest day was not attached to any specific injury, which is a mildly encouraging sign. It is still not ideal that Jackson feels the need to give himself rest time and miss practice,...

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Ravens Reacts Survey Week 15

Ravens Reacts Survey Week 15

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

The Ravens have dropped two games in a row and are now on the outside looking in of the AFC playoff picture. They still technically control their own destiny, but a guaranteed playoff spot would require winning out against the Bengals, Patriots, Packers, and Steelers.

Based on Sunday’s loss to Pittsburgh, Baltimore feels like far from a playoff lock. And if...

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Ravens sign veteran guard Laken Tomlinson to practice squad

Ravens sign veteran guard Laken Tomlinson to practice squad

The Baltimore Ravens have signed veteran offensive guard Laken Tomlinson to the practice squad, per a team announcement.

This story will be updated with more information.

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Week 15 odds: Ravens open as road favorites over Bengals

Week 15 odds: Ravens open as road favorites over Bengals

Despite the Bengals’ Thanksgiving win in Baltimore, the Ravens are still favored by 2.5 points for this weekend’s rematch in Cincinnati.

Both teams are coming off disappointing losses. The Ravens dropped their second home game in a row to move one game behind the Steelers in the AFC North. The Bengals could not win a snowy shootout against the Bills, with their playoff odds now dropping to 3%, per The Athletic.

This line feels a little odd considering the last meeting between the two teams and Baltimore’s disappointing performance against Pittsburgh. Sure, the Bengals defense is still clearly an issue,...

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Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Ravens drop another divisional game in a late-game loss to the Steelers, 27-22. The Ravens are now at 6-7 with their season fully on the operating table, waiting to be saved.


The Good

Lamar Jackson: Lamar Jackson had what was probably his best game since returning from injury. He took shots deep down the sideline and was accurate. He ran the ball with decisiveness and continues to look healthier and healthier each week. There were more designed runs for him as well, showing the confidence in his body building back up. He wasn’t perfect, but it gives...

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Ravens OL Ben Cleveland suspended 3 games

Ravens OL Ben Cleveland suspended 3 games

Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Cleveland has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, per a team announcement.

This story will be updated with more information.

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