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Roquan Smith Acknowledged Poor 2025 Season and Vows Improvement For Ravens Defense

No matter the end-of-season accolades that came his way following a disappointing 2025 for the entire Ravens defense, Roquan Smith knew his campaign was not good enough.

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Improvement of Baltimore Ravens Pass Coverage Can Truly Unlock Mike Green's Potential

Even before the Baltimore Ravens and new head coach Jesse Minter decided to bring Anthony Weaver back on staff this offseason to serve as the defensive coordinator, he was a huge fan of second-year outside linebacker Mike Green.

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / June 9

Insider 'wouldn't be surprised' if latest Lamar Jackson contract saga ends this way

Earlier this spring, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson insisted that he "absolutely" wants to stay with the Ravens on a long-term basis. However, the fact that Jackson has only two years left on his contract continues to raise eyebrows.

AFC North schedule breakdown: The toughest four-game stretches in 2026

The '2 passing AND rushing TD NFL games' quiz

Durham Smythe News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 9

The Comp For Free Agent TE Durham Smythe Might Be A Blast From Ravens Past

The best comp for new Ravens tight end Durham Smythe wasn’t on the Ravens roster last year. Three key members of that group left as free agents – tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar and fullback Patrick Ricard - but the role that Smythe will be cast in will be not truly like what these veterans were asked to do.

Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team

Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.

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The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Some of the greatest players in NFL history have graced the cover of "Madden." How many of these players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most career passing touchdowns' quiz

Roger Rosengarten News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 8

Baltimore Ravens OL Roger Rosengarten Could Be Next Up To Anchor Line

In the midst of a critical offseason featuring a rebuilt interior offensive line, the Baltimore Ravens can rest assured the tackle positions are in good hands. And in the specific case of the right side, that spot might be locked up for the foreseeable future.

NFL Week 9: Picks and preview

Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Chidobe Awuzie News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 8

Baltimore Ravens CB Chidobe Awuzie: What he means to secondary

The Baltimore Ravens are currently scheduled to pay corner Marlon Humphrey four times what veteran Chidobe Awuzie is set to earn in 2026. I can’t fathom why that is.

Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team

Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 8

Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman Needs Big Season With Lamar Jackson

The quarterback-to-wide-receiver connection is arguably the most important aspect of an NFL offense. And as the 2026 campaign slowly approaches, all eyes will be on how that characteristic of the Baltimore Ravens' offense has grown.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 8

Previewing Biggest Position Battles That Will Define Baltimore Ravens Minicamp

The biggest remaining question mark for the Baltimore Ravens heading into mandatory minicamp this week is still at starting center following the departure of three-time Pro Bowler Tyler Linderbaum departure in free agency and the team's decision not to replace him with a notable experienced veteran, yet, or by drafting one back in April.

Trenton Simpson News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 8

Trenton Simpson Could Face Uphill Battle For Larger Role In 2026

The Ravens are pushing a revival for inside linebacker Roquan Smith on 2026. More to the point they seem to be pretending like there’s nothing to see here, and anyone doubting – for whatever dubious reasons – that Smith isn’t an impact player anymore is about to learn a lesson.

John Harbaugh News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 7

John Harbaugh's Recent Signings In NY Might Reveal Much About Ravens WR Failures

When a franchise falls as short of expectations as the Ravens did last year, and fire a coach with over 15 years on the job, a blame game will ensue. There is a battle for optics – a struggle for hearts and minds about what truly went wrong and which parties were most responsible for it.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 7

A Change Of Coaches And Scheme Should Prompt A Breakout For One Young Ravens Corner

The Ravens have been whispering about the potential of young corner TJ Tampa for years, teasing what he could be, with a pedigree for finding value with mid-round corners Perhaps this is the season in which Tampa stays healthy, and his play speaks for itself.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 6

Ravens Failures To Win At Home Last Season Obscured Some Other Nasty Trends

The Ravens got a lot of attention for all the wrong reasons last year with their brutal pay at home. They got embarrassed by the Lions and Patriots at home in prime time and watched the Texans celebrate all over their field and couldn’t beat Aaron Rodgers, in Baltimore, to secure the AFC North title.

Zay Flowers News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 6

Zay Flowers Share First Impressions of New Additions to Baltimore Ravens Wide Receiver Room

During what has been an offseason of widespread change and overhaul for the Baltimore Ravens on both the roster and coaching staff, coming off a disappointing 2025 season, one position room that didn't quite experience wholesale changes but added exciting young pieces and now features a new steward at the helm is the wide receiver room.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

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The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

NFL News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 5

Aligning Under Center Worked Wonders For Caleb Williams Last Season. Lamar Jackson Is Next

The Ravens finally started becoming a less shotgun-dependent offense the last three years under coordinator Todd Monken. Expect things to swing even more in that direction under rookie coordinator Declan Doyle.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 5

Tight Ends Will Still be 'Important' in Baltimore Ravens Offense Under Declan Doyle

It will remain to be seen what exactly the Baltimore Ravens' new offensive scheme will look like under first-year coordinator Declan Doyle until the regular season gets underway in September.

Justice Hill News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 5

Baltimore Ravens RB Justice Hill: Ravens Need Big Season From RB2

The Ravens are going to have to be careful with star running back Derrick Henry entering his age 32 season. Expecting him to run the ball anything close to 300 times for a third straight season would be silly.

Jovaughn Gwyn News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 5

What Jovaughn Gwyn's Usage At Mini Camp Means For The Ravens

The Ravens have a center problem. They can couch it however they like. It’s a problem. And in May and Jone, with practices heavily controlled, trying to evaluate line play is kind of a waste of time.

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The '10K, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

How many of the NFL players to rack up at least 10,00 yards and 80 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / June 5

Projecting Ravens 53 Man Roster Before Minicamp

The Ravens roster isn’t exactly overloaded with questions entering mini camp. Not much has changed for head coach Jesse Minter since the start of Organized Team Activities and the same questions remain – mostly regarding the offensive line.

Rashod Bateman News / HITC / June 4

Contract-year pressure cooker: Rashod Bateman drops reps while two rookies circle

Rashod Bateman’s absence from OTAs isn’t cause for alarm just yet, but it does leave the Ravens a bit short on continuity in a position that quietly became more important this summer.

Rashod Bateman News / NFL Analysis Network / June 3

Rashod Bateman is missing new-offense reps in a contract year, with two drafted rookies behind him

Rashod Bateman’s OTA absence is not a panic point, but it leaves Baltimore short on continuity at a spot where the stakes quietly rose this offseason.

Baltimore Ravens News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Why Ravens’ Rashod Bateman has been absent from voluntary workouts

As the Baltimore Ravens enter their 2026 season, they’re hopeful Rashod Bateman can be a crucial part of the offense. However, thus far, he has been absent from voluntary workouts.

Declan Doyle News / A to Z Sports / June 2

‘Best offense in the league’ — Ravens OC Declan Doyle is earning early buzz OTAs and if it pays off, he won’t be in Baltimore very long

Baltimore Ravens new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle earned some strong praise from his fellow coaches and offensive players following Tuesday’s OTA session as the team continues laying out the offensive scheme.