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The silence and rejection was painful. They were ignored by all 32 teams, including the Ravens, in the draft. At least one of them began to contemplate life after football. All they wanted was a chance.
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September 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The silence and rejection was painful. They were ignored by all 32 teams, including the Ravens, in the draft. At least one of them began to contemplate life after football. All they wanted was a chance.
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2025/08/29/ravens-undrafted-rookie-trio-expresses-relief-vindication-and-validation/
On the first day of #Ravens training camp, two accomplished newcomers underscored the depth of this roster if everyone stays healthy
Ravens Training Camp Notebook: Jaire Alexander, DeAndre Hopkins Can Add To Roster - PressBox
In the Ravens' first full workout of training camp, Jaire Alexander and DeAndre Hopkins offered a glimpse of what they can bring to a roster already considered one of the deepest in the NFL.
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July 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
On the first day of #Ravens training camp, two accomplished newcomers underscored the depth of this roster if everyone stays healthy
The timing is open to debate, but this was always the likely ending to this story.
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Ravens Release All-Pro Kicker Justin Tucker, Ending Record-Setting Tenure - PressBox
The Ravens released All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker May 5, ending a record-setting tenure with the team that became undone in the past five months amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
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May 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The timing is open to debate, but this was always the likely ending to this story.
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For the first time in franchise history, the #Ravens have drafted a kicker, suggesting the team is planning for life after embattled Justin Tucker much more concretely than anyone would have imagined nine months ago.
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Ravens Round Out 11-Member Draft Class With Eight Picks On Final Day - PressBox
The selection of Arizona kicker Tyler Loop was one of eight picks the Ravens made on the final day of the draft as they rounded out an 11-member class. Bo Smolka has the details.
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April 27, 2025 at 2:57 AM
For the first time in franchise history, the #Ravens have drafted a kicker, suggesting the team is planning for life after embattled Justin Tucker much more concretely than anyone would have imagined nine months ago.
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The #Ravens and GM Eric DeCosta check off their biggest box of the offseason just two days before free agency unofficially begins.
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Ravens, All-Pro Tackle Ronnie Stanley Agree To Contract Extension - PressBox
The Ravens and All-Pro tackle Ronnie Stanley have agreed to terms on a contract extension, as general manager Eric DeCosta achieved one of his top offseason priorities before free agency officially be...
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March 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The #Ravens and GM Eric DeCosta check off their biggest box of the offseason just two days before free agency unofficially begins.
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As allegations mount against Justin Tucker, the Ravens say they will defer to the NFL investigation underway before making any decision on Tucker’s future.
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Ravens To Wait For NFL Investigation To Play Out Before Making Justin Tucker Decision - PressBox
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said the team will wait for the NFL investigation to play out before making any decisions on kicker Justin Tucker, while also acknowledging the allegations against ...
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February 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As allegations mount against Justin Tucker, the Ravens say they will defer to the NFL investigation underway before making any decision on Tucker’s future.
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Glad to see the Banner reworked this head/tease so this idea of “sharing” is called out for what it is … almost completely one-sided
M&T Bank Stadium is in the midst of a 3-year, $489 million upgrade, funded almost entirely by the state
Ravens and state would share extra costs of M&T Bank Stadium upgrades under proposal
M&T Bank Stadium is in the midst of a 3-year, $489 million upgrade, funded almost entirely by the state.
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February 24, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Glad to see the Banner reworked this head/tease so this idea of “sharing” is called out for what it is … almost completely one-sided
“Share” ….
State: $489 million
#Ravens: $20 million
That’s like getting your little brother to agree to share the cost of something that costs 50 bucks and then giving him 2…
State: $489 million
#Ravens: $20 million
That’s like getting your little brother to agree to share the cost of something that costs 50 bucks and then giving him 2…
A three-year, state-funded renovation of M&T Bank Stadium will cost more than initially anticipated. Under a new proposal, the Ravens would ultimately contribute about $20 million of the $489 million project.
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Ravens and state would share extra costs of M&T Bank Stadium upgrades under proposal
M&T Bank Stadium is in the midst of a 3-year, $489 million upgrade, funded almost entirely by the state
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February 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
“Share” ….
State: $489 million
#Ravens: $20 million
That’s like getting your little brother to agree to share the cost of something that costs 50 bucks and then giving him 2…
State: $489 million
#Ravens: $20 million
That’s like getting your little brother to agree to share the cost of something that costs 50 bucks and then giving him 2…
Thinking today of the incredible run of talent #Navy has had in its radio pxp chair. Dave Johnson, from my time there who became a legend with #DCUnited and #Wizards; Bob Socci, who has since become the longtime voice of the #Patriots; and the late Pete Medhurst, who died this week. What a trifecta
January 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Ravens TE Mark Andrews breaks his silence on IG: “I’m absolutely gutted by what happened on Sunday.”
January 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Ravens TE Mark Andrews breaks his silence on IG: “I’m absolutely gutted by what happened on Sunday.”
This is really something. Not once as a player was this Tom Brady’s opinion. But now as an #NFL owner he can’t criticize officials. So *now* it’s on the QB. Got it …
January 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This is really something. Not once as a player was this Tom Brady’s opinion. But now as an #NFL owner he can’t criticize officials. So *now* it’s on the QB. Got it …
The #Ravens have had a pass play to T Ronnie Stanley in the playbook all year. They broke it out at the 3-yard line against the #Bills. John Harbaugh: "You can say, ‘Wow, that’s a bad call,’ but if it works, and he’s wide open, it’s a great call."
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Ravens HC John Harbaugh Breaks Down Critical Goal-To-Go Series Against Bills - PressBox
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said he wishes he could have a do-over on a critical goal-to-go series that ended in a field goal in the Ravens' divisional round loss at Buffalo. "The play-calling is ...
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January 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The #Ravens have had a pass play to T Ronnie Stanley in the playbook all year. They broke it out at the 3-yard line against the #Bills. John Harbaugh: "You can say, ‘Wow, that’s a bad call,’ but if it works, and he’s wide open, it’s a great call."
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Fun moment in #Ravens locker room today. “Hard Knocks” caught a moment that went viral when rookie T Roger Rosengarten asked Browns’ DE Myles Garrett for his jersey. It arrived today. Lamar Jackson got it first and hid it before tossing it across the room to Rosengarten.
January 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Fun moment in #Ravens locker room today. “Hard Knocks” caught a moment that went viral when rookie T Roger Rosengarten asked Browns’ DE Myles Garrett for his jersey. It arrived today. Lamar Jackson got it first and hid it before tossing it across the room to Rosengarten.
Led by Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson and utter domination up front on both sides of the ball, the #Ravens bludgeoned the #Steelers in a way that's rare in this rivalry. The Ravens move on and the Steelers go home after their sixth straight playoff loss
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Five Takeaways From The Ravens' 28-14 Win Against The Steelers - PressBox
The Ravens didn't just beat their AFC North archrival, they mauled them in a way rarely seen in this rivalry. Bo Smolka shares five takeaways from the Ravens' 28-14 win against the Steelers in the wil...
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January 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Led by Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson and utter domination up front on both sides of the ball, the #Ravens bludgeoned the #Steelers in a way that's rare in this rivalry. The Ravens move on and the Steelers go home after their sixth straight playoff loss
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When you win and your offense does things that have never been done before, other teams will notice. Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is understandably drawing interest from other teams, but he says that needs to wait: "Everything is about the Steelers"
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Ravens OC Todd Monken On Head Coaching Interest: 'Everything Is About The Steelers' - PressBox
Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken called it "flattering" to have his name tossed about in NFL head coaching searches, but he said he is singularly focused this week on the Ravens' upcoming AFC ...
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January 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
When you win and your offense does things that have never been done before, other teams will notice. Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is understandably drawing interest from other teams, but he says that needs to wait: "Everything is about the Steelers"
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John Harbaugh says Zay Flowers' knee injury is not season-ending, called him "day to day" as he works toward being available for this week
January 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
John Harbaugh says Zay Flowers' knee injury is not season-ending, called him "day to day" as he works toward being available for this week
At the end of each season, the media that cover the #Ravens award the Media Good Guy Award for consistent availability and access. This year’s winner is C Tyler Linderbaum. Always there, always honest, always direct and polite and respectful. Deserving winner
December 31, 2024 at 11:11 PM
At the end of each season, the media that cover the #Ravens award the Media Good Guy Award for consistent availability and access. This year’s winner is C Tyler Linderbaum. Always there, always honest, always direct and polite and respectful. Deserving winner