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Derrick Henry Derrick Henry Adjusting to new offense
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 8:22 AM
Ravens coach Jesse Minter said Henry has "run every scheme throughout his career" but will still need to adjust to terminology changes under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Henry and other Ravens have expressed excitement about Doyle's scheme, with the 32-year-old running back telling reporters this offseason that "change can be good," and "everything is new, so we're all just trying to learn." Quarterback Lamar Jackson and wide receiver Zay Flowers made stronger comments during the offseason program, both praising Doyle for originality/creativity. The Ravens lost some key pieces of their running game this offseason, namely C Tyler Linderbaum and FB Patrick Ricard, but they also improved at the guard spots and still have a strong core of veteran standouts on both sides of the ball. Henry finished second in the league in rushing yards each of his first two seasons in Baltimore, and after a red-hot finish to the 2025 season, he's again going in the second round of most fantasy drafts. |
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Recovering from surgery
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:03 PM
Bullock (undisclosed) missed minicamp earlier this month and is recovering from surgery, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: The nature of Bullock's surgery isn't clear, but coach Jesse Minter indicated that the second-year lineman is expected to be ready for training camp, according to Wacker. Bullock appeared in 16 regular-season games last season but logged just 13 offensive snaps. He's likely to be in the mix to start at center this season, but that's a competition that will be hashed out during training camp and the preseason. |
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Devontez Walker Devontez Walker Impressive spring showing
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 11:47 AM
Walker made a strong impression during the Ravens' spring practices, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The 2024 fourth-round pick reportedly stood out as a field-stretcher during OTAs and mandatory minicamp, aiding his chances of earning a role behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman (personal). Baltimore added wide receivers Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt in the 2026 NFL Draft, along with rookie tight ends Matthew Hibner and Josh Cuevas, creating significant competition for targets. Walker has nonetheless flashed big-play ability in limited opportunities, turning seven career receptions into 157 yards and three touchdowns, providing reason for excitement if he does manage to make a leap in Year 3. |
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Rashod Bateman Rashod Bateman Absent due to personal matter
Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 3:56 PM
Bateman (personal) has been away from the team during OTAs the past two weeks, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bateman was present for the start of the offseason program last month, but he's now tending to a personal matter. "He's dealing with some personal things and so he hasn't been here for a little bit," OC Declan Doyle said Tuesday. "I'm excited for him to get back in here in and keep rolling." Despite a down 2025 season, Bateman is expected to get the first crack at WR2 duties under new OC Doyle. |
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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Rushing approach this season TBD
Fri, May 29, 2026, 2:53 PM
When asked earlier this week whether he would continue to run less this coming season after logging a career-low 67 rushing attempts through 13 regular-season games in 2025, Jackson was noncommittal, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports.
Analysis: On that topic, Jackson indicated "whatever it takes to win. So whether I'm running less or running more, it's whatever it takes to win." It's worth noting that various injuries throughout the 2025 campaign affected the star QB's practice participation, including a hamstring issue that cropped up in Week 3 and led to Jackson missing three contests. Now that he's had the offseason to heal up, a healthy Jackson, in general, profiles as a bounce-back candidate in 2026, with a return to triple-digit carries plausible in the absence of injury setbacks. While Jackson declined to elaborate on how talks regarding a possible contract extension with the Ravens were going, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic relays the 29-year-old signal caller maintains he wants to remain with the franchise for the foreseeable future. "I love this organization. I love this city," Jackson said. "This is the team that drafted me, got a lot of love for me and I got a lot of love for this city and the team as well." Meanwhile, the two-time MVP has been a regular at Baltimore's voluntary offseason workout program, with an eye toward gaining familiarity with a new offensive scheme/system being implemented by the team's incoming coaching staff. |
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Progressing in rehab from surgery
Wed, May 27, 2026, 6:34 PM
Coach Jesse Minter said Wednesday that Madubuike is "trending in a great direction" as he rehabs from the surgery he underwent in April to address a lingering neck injury, NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Minter said that Madubuike was even participating in a limited fashion during the Ravens' offseason program, but there is still not a timeline for his full return to the practice field. Until he's fully healthy again, veteran free agent acquisition Calais Campbell and 2025 sixth-rounder Aeneas Peebles could get more reps with the first team on the defensive line. |
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ACL recovery going well
Wed, May 27, 2026, 6:21 PM
Coach Jesse Minter said Wednesday that Buchanan is ahead of schedule in his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered in December, NFL.com reports.
Analysis: While Buchanan's rehab seems to be progressing nicely so far, he's still less than six months out from the ACL tear he sustained in Week 15 of his rookie season, and there's still no timetable for his return to team activities. Until he's back to full strength, Trenton Simpson will be a candidate for increased reps at inside linebacker next to three-time All-Pro Roquan Smith. |
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Returns for OTAs
Wed, May 27, 2026, 4:49 PM
Wiggins (undisclosed) was spotted participating in Baltimore's OTAs on Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Despite playing in all 17 of Baltimore's contests last season, Wiggins underwent offseason surgery. However, it appears he's already moved past the issue, as the 22-year-old cornerback picked off Lamar Jackson during Wednesday's practice. Wiggins has tallied 27 passes defensed, including four interceptions, through his first two NFL seasons, and he's expected to operate as one of the Ravens' top boundary corners in 2026. |
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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Reports to OTAs
Tue, May 26, 2026, 2:17 PM
Jackson is present Tuesday for the second week of voluntary OTAs, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Jackson missed the first week of voluntary OTAs, but he was at the team facility for part of April to get his playbook and start the offensive install under new coordinator/playcaller Declan Doyle. Head coach Jesse Minter downplayed any concerns about Jackson missing the three OTA sessions last week, telling reporters that the QB "had a couple things going on" and "has been one of our leaders of the offseason program," per Ryan Mink of BaltimoreRavens.com. |
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Participating in OTAs
Sat, May 23, 2026, 2:27 PM
Kone (knee) has been taking part in Baltimore's OTAs.
Analysis: After being selected by the Ravens in the sixth round of last year's NFL Draft, Kone spent his entire rookie campaign on IR due to a torn ligament in his left knee, which he suffered during a preseason contest. The 24-year-old appears to have since fully recovered given his ability to participate in OTAs. Kone is slated to compete for a depth role in Baltimore's secondary during the preseason. |
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Taking part in OTAs
Sat, May 23, 2026, 2:20 PM
Longerbeam (knee) has been taking part in the Ravens' OTAs, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Longerbeam spent last season on IR after hurting his knee during the preseason. He appears to be past the injury, and Mink lists the cornerback out of Rutgers as one of Baltimore's standouts during the first week of OTAs after Longerbeam picked off a pass in practice. Longerbeam is set expected to compete for a depth role in the Ravens' secondary during training camp. |
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Dayton Wade Dayton Wade Back to full speed
Thu, May 21, 2026, 6:31 PM
Wade (ribs) was a full participant at OTAs on Thursday.
Analysis: Wade spent his 2024 rookie season on the Ravens' practice squad, and he subsequently spent the 2025 campaign on injured reserve following rib surgery. The Ole Miss product is back to full health as he vies for a role this offseason. The Ravens drafted two wide receivers (Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt) in the first four rounds, so Wade likely needs to play a role on special teams to earn a 53-man roster spot for 2026. |
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Rashod Bateman Rashod Bateman Participating in OTAs
Thu, May 21, 2026, 12:05 PM
Bateman (illness) is participating in OTAs this week.
Analysis: Bateman missed the Ravens' Week 18 regular-season finale last season due to an illness but is back to 100 percent health four-plus months later. After a career year in 2024, which saw Bateman catch 45 passes for 756 yards and nine touchdowns, the receiver missed four games in 2025 and saw his numbers experience a dramatic decline, even when he was healthy. Bateman finished last season with just 19 catches for 224 yards and two touchdowns on 38 targets. As the coming season approaches, Bateman will again have a chance to handle WR2 duties behind Zay Flowers, with returnees Devontez Walker and LaJohntay Wester, as well as 2026 draftees Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt also in the mix for wide receiver targets in new Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle's offense. |
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Justice Hill Justice Hill Taking part in OTAs
Thu, May 21, 2026, 12:01 PM
Hill (neck) is participating in OTAs this week.
Analysis: Hill sustained a neck injury in practice leading up to Week 13 last season and spent the remainder of the 2025 campaign on injured reserve. He was inching closer to a return toward the end of last season, so it's fair to assume he's back to 100 percent. Hill is expected to once again serve as the pass-catching specialist out of the backfield behind Derrick Henry in 2026. |
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Signs with Baltimore
Mon, May 11, 2026, 5:14 PM
The Ravens signed Wallace on Monday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Wallace is a six-year veteran who has appeared in 74 career regular-season games. The safety was signed to compete for a depth role in the Baltimore secondary under new head coach Jesse Minter. Minter likes to run three safeties frequently, so Wallace will compete with Keondre Jackson and Jahquez Robinson for snaps behind the team's starters. The 28-year-old's experience as both a depth option and special teams player will give him an edge during what will likely be a heated training camp battle to stay on the 53-man roster. |
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Skylar Thompson Skylar Thompson Slated to sign with Ravens
Mon, May 4, 2026, 2:09 PM
Thompson (hamstring) is in line to sign with Baltimore, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Thompson spent the entire 2025 campaign on Pittsburgh's injured reserve list due to a hamstring injury but appears to have now returned to full health. He previously logged 10 total regular-season appearances (three starts) with the Dolphins from 2022-24. With the Ravens, he faces an opportunity to compete with Joe Fagnano and Diego Pavia, a pair of undrafted rookies, for the No. 3 quarterback role behind Tyler Huntley and Lamar Jackson. |
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Joining Baltimore
Fri, May 1, 2026, 3:36 PM
The Ravens signed Tau-Tolliver as an undrafted free agent Friday, Justin Robertson of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Tau-Tolliver played his first four college seasons at Sacramento State before transferring to Michigan State for his senior year. The running back rushed 72 times for 428 yards and two touchdowns and added 18 receptions for 138 yards over 12 games as a Spartan in 2025. Tau-Tolliver also collected 1,132 kickoff-return yards and one touchdown in his collegiate career, showing promising special-teams upside. |
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Octavian Smith Jr. Octavian Smith Competing in Baltimore
Fri, May 1, 2026, 3:29 PM
The Ravens signed Smith as an undrafted free agent Friday, Justin Robertson of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: A native of Burtonsville, MD who appeared in 49 games over the last four seasons with the Maryland Terrapins, Smith comes into the Ravens organization as a true hometown product. The wide receiver caught 43 passes for 529 yards over 12 games in 2025, albeit without scoring a touchdown. Smith will work to carve out a depth spot on Baltimore's wide-receiver depth chart this offseason. |
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Headed to Baltimore
Fri, May 1, 2026, 3:21 PM
The Ravens signed Pezza as an undrafted free agent Friday, Justin Robertson of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Pezza played his college ball at Brown, catching 46 passes for 599 yards and seven touchdowns over 10 games in his senior season. The Ravens will provide the tight end with a good chance to prove his NFL upside as they look at replacements for Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar, who both departed in free agency. |
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Dontae McMillan Dontae McMillan Baltimore bolsters backfield
Fri, May 1, 2026, 3:12 PM
The Ravens signed McMillan as an undrafted free agent Friday, Justin Robertson of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: McMillan spent his three-year college career at Eastern Michigan, amassing 177 rushes for 1,014 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns over 12 games in 2025. The running back also added 33 receptions for 375 yards and three touchdowns through the air, displaying some dual-threat potential. If McMillan can work his way up the depth chart and supplant Rasheen Ali as the third back behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill, he may have a shot at a handful of touches per contest. Ali is a valued kick returner, so McMillan will likely have to display some special-teams prowess to earn a spot on the roster. |
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