It was expected that Baltimore would use the franchise tag, which is worth $22,110,200 for defensive tackles this season. A week ago, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said the team would probably use the tag if the sides couldn’t reach an extension before Tuesday’s deadline to designate franchise players. “Justin is a great player and […]
Continue readingWho will be Lamar Jackson‘s primary backup? One of the biggest training camp battles wasn’t much of a competition with Tyler Huntley outplaying Josh Johnson before tweaking a hamstring. But uncertainty remains because coaches remain complimentary of Johnson, and Baltimore can save $1.5 million by going with Johnson. The Ravens have been known to make […]
Continue readingThe New York Jets and Carolina Panthers were among the NFL teams taking part in joint practices Wednesday, which provided an opportunity for No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young to meet his quarterback idol Aaron Rodgers. Unfortunately for Rodgers, some bumps on offense in the practice also led to some signs of frustration for the […]
Continue readingCampbell, 36, has missed every practice this week with an illness. This marks the first game Campbell has been sidelined for this year. He ranks seventh on the Baltimore squad with 21 tackles and third with three sacks. Brent Urban or Broderick Washington would take Campbell’s spot in the starting lineup. The biggest concern for […]
Continue readingThe Ravens announced they placed Pierce on injured reserve. A source confirmed that Pierce made the decision to have surgery Wednesday night. Pierce tore his left biceps in the Ravens’ 37-26 win over the Patriots on Sunday. He had been one of the top free agent additions for Baltimore, signing a three-year, $16.5 million deal […]
Continue readingIn addition to Houston, Baltimore put outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson, nose tackle Brandon Williams and defensive tackle Justin Madubuike on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Ferguson tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday, a source told ESPN. Houston, Williams and Madubuike were identified as high-risk close contacts, a source added. Ferguson, a backup who is in his […]
Continue readingOWINGS MILLS, Md. — The COVID-19 outbreak in Baltimore has led to the Ravens-Steelers game being postponed to Wednesday. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3:40 p.m. ET. It becomes the first game of the NFL season to get postponed three times. The game is kicking off at 3:40 p.m. because NBC, which […]
Continue readingOWINGS MILLS, Md. — Wide receiver Dez Bryant announced that he was officially signed to the Baltimore Ravens’ 53-man roster Saturday, another step in his unlikely comeback. Bryant, 32, was originally signed to the practice squad on Oct. 27 after being out of football since 2017. The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver has been elevated […]
Continue readingOWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens placed six players on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday, causing some to wonder whether they can field a competitive team for Tuesday’s game against the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. In the midst of one of the biggest outbreak in sports, the Ravens have now put 18 players on the […]
Continue readingJimmy Garoppolo‘s T-shirt game is strong. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback arrived for training camp on Saturday wearing a shirt with a picture of tight end George Kittle — who was wearing a shirt with Garoppolo on it. Other players had fun T-shirts, too. (See: Zach Pascal‘s T-shirt featuring teammate Quenton Nelson.) And then there […]
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