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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 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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Cortez Braham Cortez Braham Signs with Baltimore
Fri, May 1, 2026, 3:06 PM
The Ravens signed Braham as an undrafted free agent Friday, Justin Robertson of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Braham ended his collegiate career with Memphis, totaling 63 receptions for 889 yards and eight touchdowns over 12 games in 2025. The 25-year-old wide receiver is certainly on the older side for a rookie, as he began his college career at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas from 2019 to 2021. Braham will compete with several other options at wide receiver during training camp in an attempt to stay on the depth chart throughout this season. |
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Signs with Ravens
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 11:38 AM
Campbell signed a one-year deal with the Ravens on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Campbell is heading back to the Ravens where he played from 2020 to 2022. The six-time Pro Bowler will be entering his 19th NFL season, and, at the age of 40, he doesn't seem to be slowing down. In 2025, he played all 17 games for the Cardinals and registered 43 tackles (23 solo) to go along 6.5 sacks. The Ravens needed to add more depth along the defensive front with the availability of Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) and Broderick Washington (Achilles) uncertain for 2026. Campbell has a chance to start at defensive end alongside veteran John Jenkins, who signed a one-year deal in early January. |
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Joe Fagnano Joe Fagnano In line to compete for No. 3 QB job
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 10:41 AM
The Ravens have agreed to terms with Fagnano, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports.
Analysis: In addition to signing Fagnano, an undrafted QB out of Connecticut, the Ravens brought in another UDFA signal caller, Diego Pavia (a 2025 Heisman Trophy finalist) via Vanderbilt. Per GM Eric DeCosta, the rookie duo will compete for slotting behind starter Lamar Jackson and his top backup, Tyler Huntley. During the 2025 campaign, the 25-year-old Fagnano completed 69 percent of his passes in 12 games with UConn for 3,448 yards with 28 touchdowns and one interception. |
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Diego Pavia Diego Pavia Inks UDFA deal with Baltimore
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 2:31 PM
The Ravens signed Pavia as an undrafted free agent Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Pavia was initially slated to participate in rookie minicamp with Baltimore this upcoming weekend, but the Ravens decided to ink him to a deal. It's a standard three-year, entry-level deal that every undrafted rookie gets, and it does't mean Pavia will be guaranteed to stick around for the entire offseason or even make the 53-man roster. Pavia is simply being brought on to compete for a job after the Heisman Trophy finalist went undrafted last weekend. Pavia's biggest pre-draft red flags were his 5-foot-10 height, advanced age (24 years old) and off-field character questions. While on the field at Vanderbilt last season, Pavia was first in the the SEC in completion percentage (70.6), yards per attempt (9.4) and touchdown passes (29), and he threw for 3,539 yards while rushing 167 times for 862 yards and 10 additional touchdowns. |
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