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Ravens | Big expectations for J.K. Dobbins? Fri Apr 9, 10:58 PM
Baltimore Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins is slated for a 'very big role' in the offense in 2021, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, and Hensley expects 1,100 rushing and double-digit touchdowns out of Dobbins.
| Footballguys view: Dobbins could easily finish 2021 as a RB1 for Fantasy GMs. He should cross the 1,000-yard line as a runner, and it would make sense if the Ravens threw more passes his way. Dobbins has a current ADP of RB19 (3.08) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
Ravens | Marquise Brown steps up in playoffs Fri Apr 9, 09:38 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Marquise Brown has averaged 17.9 yards per reception across three career postseason games, catching 18 passes for 322 yards.
| Footballguys view: Brown really thrived in the postseason. He only had one 100-yard game in 2020, but if he continues on the track he had in the playoffs then he could be in for career-best numbers this season. Fantasy GMs should consider Brown a WR3 with upside for 2021. |
Marquise Brown player page
Ravens | More on Justin Houston's visit Fri Apr 9, 05:15 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DE Justin Houston (Colts) is scheduled to meet with the Baltimore Ravens Tuesday, April 13.
Link to storyJustin Houston player page
Ravens | Justin Houston to visit Fri Apr 9, 03:12 PM
Free-agent DE Justin Houston (Colts) is scheduled to meet with the Baltimore Ravens next week.
Link to storyJustin Houston player page
Ravens | Anthony Levine staying in Baltimore Wed Apr 7, 01:03 PM
Free-agent S Anthony Levine (Ravens) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract to return to the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, April 7. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to storyAnthony Levine Sr player page
Ravens | Sammy Watkins passes physical Fri Apr 2, 01:00 PM
Updating a previous report, Baltimore Ravens WR Sammy Watkins has passed his physical, the team announced Friday, April 2, and has signed a one-year, $5 million contract.
| Footballguys view: Watkins has talent when healthy but staying on the field has been a problem for him. The Ravens need help at the wide receiver position...they have for some time now...and Watkins is the latest in a line of trying to make that happen. In their run-heavy offense he could perform like a flex play for Fantasy GMs. |
Sammy Watkins player page
Ravens | L.J. Fort returns to BAL Thu Apr 1, 04:45 PM
Free-agent LB L.J. Fort (Ravens) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, April 1. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyL.J. Fort player page
Ravens | Baltimore adding Sammy Watkins Fri Mar 26, 06:46 PM
Free-agent WR Sammy Watkins (Chiefs) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens Friday, March 26, worth $6 million, according to a source. The deal includes $5 million in guaranteed money.
| Footballguys view: The Ravens continue to look for upgrades at the wide receiver position. Watkins has a ton of skill but injuries have held him back in his pro career with multiple teams. If healthy, Watkins could be a top target for QB Lamar Jackson. However, with the Ravens run-heavy offense Fantasy GMs should not look at him as more than a 'what the heck' flex. |
Sammy Watkins player page
Ravens | Geno Stone to BAL Tue Mar 23, 12:28 PM
Free-agent S Geno Stone (Texans) signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens Tuesday, March 23. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Ravens | Baltimore to meet with Sammy Watkins Mon Mar 22, 02:25 PM
Free-agent WR Sammy Watkins (Chiefs) will meet with the Baltimore Ravens Tuesday, March 23, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Watkins hasn't gotten much interest on the open market. The Ravens are constantly looking for help at the wide receiver position, so it makes sense they are looking at the former first-round pick. If healthy (a big IF), Watkins can provide speed and experience to an offense. |
Sammy Watkins player page
Ravens | Lamar Jackson no stranger to explosive runs Mon Mar 22, 12:42 AM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is tied for second in the league with 29 runs of at least 20 yards since 2018, according to Pro Football Focus.
| Footballguys view: Jackson is simply electric with the football in his hands. He can eat up yards quickly and has no problem changing direction at speed. The Ravens will look to add more weapons around him in the passing game, but running will still be a large part of his game. |
Lamar Jackson player page
Ravens | Josh Oliver brought in by Baltimore Wed Mar 17, 07:11 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars TE Josh Oliver was acquired by the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a conditional draft pick, according to a source Wednesday, March 17.
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Ravens | Baltimore adds Brian Khoury Wed Mar 17, 06:55 PM
Free-agent LS Brian Khoury (XFL) signed an undisclosed contract with the Baltimore Ravens Wednesday, March 17.
Link to story Ravens | Derek Wolfe agrees with Baltimore Tue Mar 16, 06:16 PM
Baltimore Ravens DE Derek Wolfe agreed to terms on a three-year, $12 million contract Tuesday, March 16, according to sources.
Link to storyDerek Wolfe player page
Ravens | Tyus Bowser back with Baltimore Tue Mar 16, 01:04 PM
Impending free-agent LB Tyus Bowser (Ravens) agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth $22 million - including $12 million guaranteed - to remain with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, March 16.
Link to storyTyus Bowser player page
Ravens | Chris Board staying with Baltimore Mon Mar 15, 04:19 PM
Baltimore Ravens LB Chris Board agreed to terms on a new one-year contract with the Ravens Monday, March 15, worth as much as $2.683 million, according to a source.
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Ravens | Kevin Zeitler agrees with Ravens Mon Mar 15, 09:41 AM
Free-agent OG Kevin Zeitler (Giants) agreed to a three-year, $22.5 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens Monday, March 15. The deal includes $16 million guaranteed.
Link to story Ravens | Pernell McPhee back in Baltimore Fri Mar 12, 09:46 PM
Baltimore Ravens LB Pernell McPhee reached an agreement to re-sign with the team Friday, March 12, according to a source.
Link to storyPernell McPhee player page
Ravens | Marcus Peters restructures Fri Mar 12, 09:46 AM
Baltimore Ravens CB Marcus Peters restructured his deal Friday, March 12, to free up $3.5 million of salary cap space.
| Footballguys view: The cap room should help retain running back Gus Edwards, who would have an almost identical salary if the team tenders the restricted free agent at a second round level. |
Marcus Peters player page
Ravens | Orlando Brown attracting interest Thu Mar 11, 02:06 PM
Baltimore Ravens OT Orlando Brown Jr. is on the trading block, and there are at least six teams having ongoing conversations with the Ravens, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. 'All parties involved seem confident a deal will get done to send Brown elsewhere for his fourth NFL season,' Garafolo said in a report Thursday, March 11.
Link to story Ravens | Gus Edwards could still land extension Wed Mar 10, 05:31 PM
Baltimore Ravens RB Gus Edwards remains a candidate for a multi-year extension after signing a $3.4-million, second-round tender Wednesday, March 10, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.
| Footballguys view: It's something the Ravens will explore but at least they have him dialed in for 2021. A second-round tender means they really want to keep him and no team should make a run at the veteran power back as they'd have to surrender a second-round pick to sign him away from Baltimore. He'll work in tandem with J.K. Dobbins this season. |
Gus Edwards player page
Ravens | Gus Edwards tender update Wed Mar 10, 04:29 PM
Updating a previous report, Baltimore Ravens restricted free-agent RB Gus Edwards received the second-round tender offer Wednesday, March 10, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: A second-round tender is for player the team wants to keep. That means Edwards is a part of their plans for 2021 in tandem with J.K. Dobbins. |
Gus Edwards player page
Ravens | Tenders for two ERFAs Wed Mar 10, 04:18 PM
Baltimore Ravens exclusive rights free-agent C Trystan Colon-Castillo and LB Kristian Welch received tender offers Wednesday, March 10.
Link to story Ravens | Gus Edwards receives tender offer Wed Mar 10, 04:12 PM
Baltimore Ravens restricted free-agent RB Gus Edwards received a tender offer Wednesday, March 10. The team did not disclose the level of the tender.
Link to storyGus Edwards player page
Ravens | No tags for Matt Judon, Yannick Ngakoue Tue Mar 9, 03:48 PM
Baltimore Ravens LB Matt Judon and DE Yannick Ngakoue will not receive the franchise tag and are set to become free agents, according to a source.
Link to storyYannick Ngakoue player page
Matt Judon player page
Ravens | Mark Andrews in contract talks Tue Mar 9, 12:06 PM
Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews has begun preliminary contract discussions with the team Tuesday, March 9.
| Footballguys view: Andrews was a helluva find for the Ravens in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft - a year when they selected a tight end (Hayden Hurst) in the first round. He's a favorite target of QB Lamar Jackson and a fantasy favorite for GMs out there. Expect Andrews to sign a deal that makes him one of the highest-paid tight ends in the league. |
Mark Andrews player page
Ravens | Derek Wolfe would like to return Sun Mar 7, 02:59 PM
Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent DE Derek Wolfe would like to re-sign with the Ravens this offseason, and the team is believed to be interested in bringing him back.
Link to storyDerek Wolfe player page
Ravens | Corey Linsley could be target for BAL Sun Mar 7, 02:54 PM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent C Corey Linsley could be an option for the Baltimore Ravens if he hits the free-agent market, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley.
Link to story Ravens | Justin Ellis returning to Baltimore Thu Mar 4, 09:12 PM
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to re-sign DT Justin Ellis to a one-year deal worth $1.2 million with $400,000 guaranteed, according to a source.
Link to storyJustin Ellis player page
Ravens | Marlon Humphrey a force at CB Wed Mar 3, 11:54 PM
Baltimore Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey led the NFL with eight forced fumbles in 2020, and his 2.5 sacks and 70 solo tackles were tied for second among cornerbacks.
Link to storyMarlon Humphrey player page
Ravens | Two BAL defenders likely gone Tue Mar 2, 10:59 AM
Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent DE Matt Judon and DE Yannick Ngakoue are unlikely to re-sign with the team in the offseason.
Link to storyYannick Ngakoue player page
Matt Judon player page
Ravens | BAL unlikely to sign top WR Tue Mar 2, 10:10 AM
Free-agent WRs Allen Robinson (Bears) and Kenny Golladay (Lions) are unlikely to be on the Baltimore Ravens' radar. However, they could sign one or two of the second-tier receivers.
| Footballguys view: That's a move perhaps the team should consider. The Ravens have not had a WR eclipse 800 receiving yards since 2016. QB Lamar Jackson would greatly benefit as a passer if he had a legit no.1 WR like Golladay or Robinson. |
Allen Robinson player page
Kenny Golladay player page
Ravens | Pernell McPhee wants to return Mon Mar 1, 04:51 PM
Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent LB Pernell McPhee said he wants to re-sign with the Ravens this offseason.
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson has not started talks with BAL Mon Mar 1, 02:30 PM
Contrary to a previous report, Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has not started contract extension talks with the Ravens at this point, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Ravens have insisted that something could be worked out with Jackson before the start of the regular season. He's under contract through the 2022 season, so they have time...although the price is going to go up the longer they wait. |
Lamar Jackson player page
Ravens | Lamar Jackson not close to deal Sun Feb 28, 01:22 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has started contract extension talks with the Ravens, but the two sides are not close to a deal at this point.
| Footballguys view: The team has some time to get a deal done. Jackson has a fifth-year option and won't be an unrestricted free agent until 2023 if a new deal is not signed. The team insists that some movement on this deal could happen in the summer. Stay tuned. |
Lamar Jackson player page
Ravens | Marcus Peters causes trouble in single coverage Sat Feb 27, 07:15 PM
Baltimore Ravens CB Marcus Peters' 17 interceptions in single coverage since the 2015 season are tied for the most in the NFL in that time, according to Pro Football Focus Saturday, Feb. 27.
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Ravens | Dez Bryant unlikely to return Wed Feb 24, 01:42 PM
Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent WR Dez Bryant said he hopes to play two more seasons but indicated that he likely will not re-sign with the Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Bryant is not what he used to be but he could still latch on with a team as veteran depth. He'll likely have to wait for a new opportunity, and he could go into training camp without a team. Maybe we're wrong and some team wants to sign him in the spring, but this is where Bryant is at in his career. |
Dez Bryant player page
Ravens | Baltimore promotes Craig Ver Steeg Sun Feb 21, 08:12 PM
Baltimore Ravens assistant coach Craig Ver Steeg has been promoted to fill the vacant running backs coach position.
Link to story Ravens | Matt Weiss leaving organization Sun Feb 21, 09:16 AM
Baltimore Ravens running backs coach Matt Weiss is leaving the organization to become the quarterbacks coach at the University of Michigan, according to a source.
Link to story Ravens | J.K. Dobbins delivered big plays Sat Feb 20, 09:34 PM
Baltimore Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins led all rookies with eight rushes of 20-plus yards in 2020, according to Pro Football Focus.
| Footballguys view: Dobbins is only going to get better as his pro career churns on. The rookie averaged a healthy 6.0 yards per carry in 2020, and he finished the year as the no.20 fantasy running back in standard-scoring formats. He's got the ability to be a RB1 for Fantasy GMs and he's in the run-heavy offense to do just that in 2021 and beyond. |
Ravens | Tyre Phillips has a chance to start Sat Feb 20, 07:00 PM
Baltimore Ravens OG Tyre Phillips could be one of the starting guards next season if the team does not add one during free agency.
Link to story Ravens | Baltimore rookie WRs to get more opportunity in 2021 Thu Feb 18, 07:50 PM
Baltimore Ravens WRs Devin Duvernay and James Proche are expected to 'take the next step in their development and become more vital playmakers' on offense next season, according to comments made by general manager Eric DeCosta on Thursday, Feb. 18.'We're excited about both those guys - we really are,' DeCosta said.
| Footballguys view: Duvernay has the speed to take the top off the defense. We like his skill set, but the Ravens run-heavy offense will hold his production down. We'll see what kind of steps he can take in 2021. |
Ravens | Lamar Jackson moves the chains with his feet Mon Feb 15, 01:53 AM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has rushed for at least 10 yards on 99 of his carries since entering the league in 2018 - 42 more than any other quarterback over that span - according to Pro Football Focus.
| Footballguys view: That sounds about right. Jackson is going to continue being dangerous as a runner in 2021, but we'll see if he can make strides as a passer. The team has a low-volume passing attack, but to take that next step we need to see Jackson become more dangerous with his arm. |
Lamar Jackson player page
Ravens | Joe Thuney could be target for Ravens Sun Feb 14, 02:50 PM
New England Patriots impending free-agent OG Joe Thuney could be a target for the Baltimore Ravens if he hits the free-agent market.
Link to story Ravens | Marquise Brown became TD machine Sat Feb 13, 09:24 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Marquise Brown's six receiving touchdowns over the final six weeks of the season were the second most in the NFL.
| Footballguys view: Brown stayed healthy and started to play up to his potential in 2020. The Ravens have a low-volume passing attack, but Brown could get near 1,000 yards this season if he continues to progress on this track. |
Marquise Brown player page
Ravens | Orlando Brown wants out Wed Feb 10, 12:22 PM
Baltimore Ravens OT Orlando Brown Jr. has demanded a trade, and he will only accept a trade to a team where he'll play left tackle.
Link to story Ravens | Eric Tomlinson re-signs with BAL Wed Feb 10, 10:51 AM
Baltimore Ravens TE Eric Tomlinson signed a one-year, $1.015 million deal Wednesday, Feb. 10, with $125,000 fully guaranteed. The deal qualifies for the veteran salary benefit with a $875,000 cap benefit.
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Ravens | Matt Judon would like to return Tue Feb 9, 03:51 PM
Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent LB Matt Judon said he would like to re-sign with the Ravens this offseason, but things will need to line up for that to happen.
Link to storyMatt Judon player page
Ravens | Baltimore adds 4 to coaching staff Sat Feb 6, 03:52 PM
Passing game specialist Keith Williams, assistant linebackers coach Jay Peterson, assistant defensive line coach Jason Brooks and wide receivers coach Tee Martin on Saturday, Feb. 6, were added to the Baltimore Ravens' coaching staff, per a source.
Link to storyTee Martin player page
Ravens | Davontae Harris returns to Ravens Fri Feb 5, 09:33 AM
Free-agent CB Davontae Harris (Ravens) re-signed with the Baltimore Ravens on an undisclosed deal Thursday, Feb. 4.
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