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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Again sidelined with illness
Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 12:38 PM
Jackson (illness) is not participating in practice Friday.
Analysis: Jackson is missing his fourth of five training camp practices due to an illness, after having returned to the field Thursday. Per the team, "continues to undergo further evaluation and receive care from our medical team." In Jackson's stead, Josh Johnson figures to again handle the bulk of first-team reps, with rookies Devin Leary and Emory Jones also potentially mixing in. The severity of the star quarterback's illness remains unclear. |
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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Returns to field
Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 12:52 PM
Jackson (illness) returned to practice Wednesday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Analysis: Jackson was sent home by the Ravens on Sunday before the team's session that day and missed practice both of the following two days prior to returning to the field. During his absence, Josh Johnson worked with the first-team offense, followed by rookies Devin Leary and Emory Jones. Now that Jackson is back in action, he'll be able to continue to build rapport with his pass catchers as well as his comfort in helming Baltimore's offense in Todd Monken's second year as coordinator. |
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Rashod Bateman Rashod Bateman Looks good at Monday's practice
Tue, Jul 23, 2024, 3:19 PM
Bateman turned in an impressive effort during Monday's training camp practice, according to Ryan Mink and Matt Ryan of the Ravens' official site.
Analysis: Per the report, Bateman recorded a catch Monday while falling to his back, grabbing the ball off his shoelaces in the process. Additionally, the wideout made a few more solid catches during the session, while dealing with rainy conditions. Meanwhile, the 2021 first-rounder drew the praise of head coach John Harbaugh, who noted that the 24-year-old is "expected to be a top receiver in the league for us." As the coming season approaches, Bateman could be poised for a breakout effort, while working as one of QB Lamar Jackson's top targets alongside 2023 first-rounder Zay Flowers. |
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Rasheen Ali Rasheen Ali Over biceps injury
Tue, Jul 23, 2024, 3:15 PM
Ali (biceps) participated in Monday's training camp practice, Ryan Mink and Matt Ryan of the Ravens' official website reports.
Analysis: Ali was injured at the Senior Bowl leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft but is all systems go for the start of camp in Baltimore. Taken 165th overall out of Marshall, Ali is competing for a roster spot behind the likes of Derrick Henry, Justice Hill and Keaton Mitchell (knee, PUP). Ali figures to see heavy preseason usage this summer. |
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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Sitting out another practice
Mon, Jul 22, 2024, 12:53 PM
Jackson (illness) remained sidelined at practice Monday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Jackson was also unavailable for Sunday's session. In his continued absence a day later, Josh Johnson once again will handle the Ravens' first-team QB reps. |
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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Sent home from camp due to illness
Sun, Jul 21, 2024, 12:37 PM
Jackson won't practice Sunday and was sent home from training camp due to an illness.
Analysis: Sunday is the first day of Baltimore's training camp, and the team's star quarterback won't participate due to an illness. The severity of the issue isn't clear, but it seems unlikely that Jackson's status for Week 1 is in jeopardy. |
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Keaton Mitchell Keaton Mitchell Starting camp on PUP list
Mon, Jul 15, 2024, 3:29 PM
The Ravens placed Mitchell (knee) on the PUP list Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Mitchell, who is working his way back from a left ACL tear suffered last December, will unsurprisingly have to begin training camp on the PUP list. He can be moved to the active roster at any time during training camp and the preseason, once he's ready to practice, but if he remains sidelined by the time Week 1 rolls around, Mitchell will need to be moved to the reserve/PUP list and thus miss a minimum of four games to start the year. The undersized speedster is competing for a role behind Derrick Henry out of the backfield. |
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Keith Kirkwood Keith Kirkwood Brings added depth to BAL WR corps
Fri, Jun 28, 2024, 3:37 PM
The Ravens signed Kirkwood on Friday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Kirkwood was brought aboard by the Ravens after having participated in minicamp on a tryout basis. In 13 games for the Saints during the 2023 regular season, the 29-year-old caught five of his nine targets for 37 yards and a TD. With the Ravens, Kirkwood will compete for a depth role in a wideout corps that also includes Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor, Devontez Walker, Tylan Wallace and Deonte Harty. |
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Malik Cunningham Malik Cunningham Logging impressive offseason
Tue, Jun 25, 2024, 10:29 AM
Cunningham has been one of Baltimore's standouts throughout OTAs and minicamp, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Cunningham made the switch to wideout this spring, with coach John Harbaugh calling him "kind of a natural at the position." Harbaugh also noted that because of Cunningham's experience at quarterback, he has a good understanding of the passing game from that perspective. The second-year pro will compete for a depth role in a relatively thin Ravens wide receiver room, as well as potentially contribute in the return game. |
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Nelson Agholor Nelson Agholor Feels more comfortable in offense
Sat, Jun 22, 2024, 2:51 PM
Agholor recently told reporters he and his teammates have a better understanding of Baltimore's scheme in the second season under offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
Analysis: The Ravens need to replace three starting linemen but mostly opted for continuity at skill positions, with the big exception being Derrick Henry replacing Gus Edwards in the backfield. They also lost WR Odell Beckham, who was a part-time player last season, and didn't bring in any early draft picks or pricey free agents at the wide receiver position, instead re-signing Agholor, extending Rashod Bateman and taking Devontez Walker in the fourth round. Coach John Harbaugh made multiple comments this offseason about viewing Bateman as the starter opposite No. 1 receiver Zay Flowers, which means Agholor profiles as the No. 3 heading into training camp. With FB Patrick Ricard and backup tight end Isaiah Likely both candidates to play 20-plus snaps a game, Baltimore almost certainly will rank near the bottom of the league in usage of three-wide formations, per usual. |
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Isaiah Likely Isaiah Likely Impresses throughout OTAs
Sat, Jun 22, 2024, 2:28 PM
Likely was one of Baltimore's standouts during spring practices, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With Rashod Bateman positioned as their No. 2 WR and Nelson Agholor the No. 3, the Ravens may often prefer passing from two-TE formations using Likely and Mark Andrews together. Even if that's the case, Likely will have a hard time drawing enough targets to be a fantasy starter when Andrews is healthy, especially because Baltimore also has FB Patrick Ricard taking some skill-position snaps. Likely caught nine passes through his first 11 games last year before exploding for a 21-322-5 receiving line over the final six weeks of the regular season (28 targets) while Andrews was out with a leg/ankle injury. If nothing else, Likely should be a functional fantasy starter in the event Andrews misses games again. |
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Malik Cunningham Malik Cunningham Makes switch to wideout
Thu, May 30, 2024, 3:11 PM
Baltimore officially listed Cunningham as a wide receiver during OTAs, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Cunningham has gotten reps at wide receiver since the Ravens brought him on board back in December, and his transition to the new position (from quarterback) is now officially complete. He's part of a relatively thin wide receiver room, so he could very well find his way onto Baltimore's final 2024 roster if he impresses during training camp. |
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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Drops weight over offseason
Wed, May 22, 2024, 9:28 PM
Jackson said Wednesday that he dropped weight over the offseason in an effort to be more agile in 2024, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Jackson was listed at 215 pounds last season and 225 during the 2022 season. Earlier this month, Jackson indicated he was closer to 205 pounds, but it's unclear if that's his intended playing weight. An even more elusive Jackson would be dangerous to opposing defenses, and adding Derrick Henry and getting Mark Andrews back to full health after his season was derailed by a broken ankle could make the Baltimore offense even more lethal in 2024. |
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Keaton Mitchell Keaton Mitchell Won't be ready for training camp
Wed, May 22, 2024, 1:48 PM
Coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Mitchell (knee) won't be ready for the start of training camp but is "on schedule" in his recovery from an ACL tear sustained Week 15 last season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Harbaugh said Mitchell isn't expected to be ready until "sometime during the season." That's unsurprising, given the timing of Mitchell's injury, but fantasy managers should brace for the likely eventuality that the second-year pro isn't available Week 1, or at least not at full strength. Derrick Henry will work as Baltimore's clear No. 1 backfield option, but given that he's now reached the age-30 mark, the team could want to keep him from a league-leading workload, such as he's carried in the past. That could open up opportunities for Mitchell, once healthy, but to begin the regular season it will likely be Justice Hill and rookie fifth-rounder Rasheen Ali (biceps) complementing Henry. |
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Tylan Wallace Tylan Wallace Competing for depth chart slotting
Tue, May 7, 2024, 1:59 PM
Wallace figures to compete with newcomer Deonte Harty for depth chart slotting as the coming season approaches, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Per Zrebiec, Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor and rookie fourth-rounder Devontez Walker currently profile as the team's top four wide receivers, while Wallace and Harty could be vying for the next slot, a potential summer competition that may hinge on who the team deems more useful in the return game. Of course, injuries down the road could change that context, but as things stand Wallace doesn't have a clear path to an expanded role in the Ravens offense in 2024. |
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Rasheen Ali Rasheen Ali Right on schedule
Sat, May 4, 2024, 4:32 PM
Ali (biceps) is participating in some of the Ravens' minicamp drills and is expected to be fully recovered ahead of training camp, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The rookie fifth-round pick ruptured his biceps tendon at the Senior Bowl back in late January, but the Marshall product is expected to be fully recovered ahead of Baltimore's training camp in August. Ali is poised to compete for a pivotal role in the backfield, as J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) and Gus Edwards are now both with the Chargers and Keaton Mitchell (knee) is still recovering after tearing his ACL in December. |
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Rasheen Ali Rasheen Ali Hopeful for training camp
Sat, May 4, 2024, 2:23 PM
Head coach John Harbaugh indicated Saturday that he expects Ali (biceps) to be good to go in time for training camp, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ali ruptured his biceps tendon at the Senior Bowl, but he was still selected by the Ravens in the fifth round of this year's draft. The intriguing prospect had multiple 1,000-yard seasons with Marshall, but he also missed nearly the entire 2022 campaign due to an MCL injury. When healthy, he projects to compete for a role providing depth in Baltimore's backfield behind Derrick Henry. |
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Rashod Bateman Rashod Bateman Inks extension with Baltimore
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 12:48 PM
Bateman signed a two-year contract extension Wednesday.
Analysis: Bateman was already under contract through the upcoming season in the final year of his rookie deal, but the Ravens had until May 2 to decide whether to exercise the receiver's $14.44 million team option for 2025. By reaching an extension with Bateman, the Ravens will no longer have to decide on whether to exercise or decline the option, as he's now on the team's books through 2026. The 24-year-old appeared in 16 of the Ravens' 17 regular-season games this past season, catching 32 of 56 targets for 367 yards and one touchdown. Despite Bateman's underwhelming production during his third NFL season, head coach John Harbaugh noted earlier in the offseason that he views the wideout as a candidate to "take a big step" forward in 2024, per Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site. The Ravens' pass-catching corps should look mostly similar in 2024 as it did in 2023, as No. 1 wideout Zay Flowers is entering his second season and standout tight end Mark Andrews is back in the fold, though Odell Beckham is currently a free agent and may not be brought back. |
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Deonte Harty Deonte Harty Officially signs with Baltimore
Sun, Apr 14, 2024, 5:55 PM
Harty and the Ravens officially agreed on a one-year contract Sunday.
Analysis: Harty will join the Ravens after spending the 2023 campaign with Buffalo, securing 15 catches for 150 yards and a score. He also notched 323 yards and a touchdown while operating as a punt returner with the Bills. Now that Devin Duvernay is in Jacksonville, Harty is a decent bet to operate as the primary kick and punt returner for Baltimore in 2024. |
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Deonte Harty Deonte Harty Signing with Baltimore
Wed, Apr 10, 2024, 4:18 PM
Harty is slated to sign a one-year deal with the Ravens, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Harty, who recorded a 15/150/1 receiving line in 16 regular-season games with the Bills in 2023, gives the Ravens some added wideout depth behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor. In addition to that, the Baltimore native is a candidate to fill the void created by the departure of last year's top return man, Devin Duvernay. |
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