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Ravens Add Much-Needed Big Pass Catcher For Lamar Jackson In Round 3

Ravens rookie offensive coordinator Declan Doyle absolutely positively needs players with match-up potential. There is no established scheme to rely on, as he’s never called a play or installed his own offense.

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Former Ravens RB Mark Ingram II's young son taunts stadium full of Steelers fans at NFL Draft

Mark Ingram II has instilled a hatred in his son of the Pittsburgh Steelers, even at an early age.

Aaron Rodgers now 'irritated' with Steelers' Art Rooney II and organization after update spills out

Steelers officially trade up in the second round to take dynamic WR

Five most head-scratching picks in first round of 2026 NFL Draft

Winners, losers from first round of 2026 NFL Draft: Giants rock it, Steelers blow it

Five best fits from the first round of 2026 NFL Draft

The 'Season rushing-TD record by team' quiz

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / April 24

Will Zion Young Be The One To Snap The Ravens Draft Pass Rush Rut? I'll Have To See It To Believe It

Whatever this draft has to offer in terms of pass rush – from the very top of the first round through day three – was starting to get thinned out. The Ravens were watching potential target after potential target to address a front seven that became very suspect a year ago come off the board.

Baltimore Ravens News / 5 GOATs / April 24

Baltimore Ravens select Zion Young in 2nd round of 2026 NFL Draft

Missouri EDGE Zion Young has heard his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Baltimore Ravens selected him in the second round. Young spent two years at Mizzou after transferring from Michigan State.

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 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / April 24

Baltimore Ravens Day 2 Mock Draft: Upgrading Trenches Prioritized in Dream Scenario

The Baltimore Ravens had the board fall perfectly in their favor on the first night of the 2026 NFL Draft and had their pick of three elite prospects at No.

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.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Baltimore Ravens News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 24

How Ravens’ 1st-round NFL Draft pick brings back franchise identity

The Baltimore Ravens are not looking to dramatically reinvent the franchise after firing head coach John Harbaugh. That was evident when they replaced him with Jesse Minter, a former defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach who spent time working under Harbaugh.

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.

Zay Flowers News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / April 24

Ravens Make 'Fired Up' Decision on Zay Flowers' Fifth-Year Option

Hours before the Baltimore Ravens turned in the card for their first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, they made an unsurprising move with their top pick in 2023, as, according to multiple beat reporters, they picked up the fifth-year option on the rookie contract of wide receiver Zay Flowers.

Baltimore Ravens News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Grading the pick: The Baltimore Ravens draft OG Olaivavega Ioane at No. 14 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft

With the 14th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens have selected OG Olaivavega Ioane. With the No. 14 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Baltimore Ravens have selected Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane.

Eric Decosta News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / April 24

Eric DeCosta Compares Ravens First-Round Pick to Franchise Legend

Just based on game film alone, it was clear to Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta that former Penn State standout, Olaivavega Ioane, was the top offensive guard in the 2026 NFL Draft class, but that was only part of what went into the decision to take him No.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / April 24

Baltimore Ravens' Biggest Draft Needs and Most Likely Picks in Rounds 2 & 3

The Baltimore Ravens came out of Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft with a prospect they were overwhelmingly tied to during the months leading up to the three-day event in Pittsburgh.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / April 24

Three Moves The Ravens Must Strongly Consider On Day Two Of The Draft

This was always going to be a difficult first round to pin down, and sure enough the draft lived up that billing. That alone would have made it difficult to project which players might make the most sense for the Ravens on day two.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / April 23

Grading The Baltimore Ravens 2026 First-Round NFL Draft Selection

The Baltimore Ravens got one draft pick closer to a Super Bowl trophy. The Ravens needed immediate talent in this first round of the 2026 NFL Draft and they received exactly in the form of offensive guard Olaivavega Ioane out of Penn State.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / April 23

The Ravens Were Indeed In The Sweet Spot To Land Vega Ioane At Pick 14

Sometimes it just is what it is and a sweet spot is a sweet spot and the best player available at a huge position of need is starting you in the face. Or, in the case of the Ravens and 14th overall pick Vega Ioane, looking down at you.

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The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

Baltimore Ravens News / 5 GOATs / April 23

2026 NFL Draft: Contract details revealed for Ravens 1st-round pick Olaivavega Ioane

After a standout career at Penn State, Olaivavega Ioane is heading to the Baltimore Ravens as a first-round pick. He is now set to sign a four-year contract worth $23.2 million, which also has a fifth-year option, according to Spotrac.

Baltimore Ravens News / 5 GOATs / April 23

Baltimore Ravens select Olaivavega Ioane in 1st round of 2026 NFL Draft

The Baltimore Ravens have selected former Penn State offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Ioane is considered one of the top interior offensive lineman in this year’s draft cycle.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / April 23

25 Best NFL Draft Fits for the Baltimore Ravens — Ranked by Round and Impact

The 2026 NFL Draft is finally upon us, which means the Baltimore Ravens' big board is likely set, finalized and ripe for the picking with their 11 selections, tied for the second-most in the league.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / April 23

Three Draft Pitfalls The Ravens Must Avoid Tonight

It’s easy to overthink things this close to the draft. Or fall into old habits. So much time and effort has gone into the preparation, and these has been so much information and quasi information about what will or could happen that it can play tricks on your mind.

Zay Flowers News / Field Level Media / April 23

Reports: Ravens give WR Zay Flowers 5th-year, $27.3M extension

The Baltimore Ravens picked up wide receiver Zay Flowers' option for his fifth NFL season, mutiple outlets reported Thursday. He will play the 2026 season on the final season of his four-year, $14 million rookie contract, with the $27.3 million option covering the 2027 season.

Zay Flowers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23

Ravens Exercise WR Zay Flowers’ Fifth-Year Option

Last month, it was reported the Ravens were likely to pick up Zay Flowers‘ fifth-year option. To no surprise, Baltimore is following through on that in advance of the May 1 deadline.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / April 23

Ravens New Coaching Staff Have Been Valuable Assets in Prospect Evaluations

With a seismic change at the top of the organization, going from long-time head coach John Harbaugh to Jesse Minter, the Baltimore Ravens front office has welcomed the new insights that have come from the new staff of assistant coaches during the evaluation process leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 22

NFL agrees to the Steelers’ owner’s draft request that will anger Ravens fans

Just two days before the 2026 NFL Draft, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has openly shared his vision for the team’s quarterback depth. The

Baltimore Ravens News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Ravens’ sack king who suffered career-threatening injury undergoes surgery that should allow comeback

While the Baltimore Ravens contemplate their draft options, one player’s injury from 2025 clouds the issue. However, the sack king who suffered a career-threatening injury underwent surgery that should allow him to make a comeback.

Baltimore Ravens News / EasySportz / April 21

Doctors Hopeful Ravens’ Madubuike Can Return This Season After Neck Surgery

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens may receive a major boost along their defensive front this season after defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike reportedly underwent successful neck surgery, with doctors now hopeful he will be able to resume playing in 2026.

Lamar Jackson News / Pro Football Rumors / April 15

Ravens Running Out Of Time On Lamar Jackson Extension?

The Ravens have certainly had a busy offseason to start off the 2026 season so far, and some aspects of their offseason have been more successful than others.

Lamar Jackson News / Yardbarker / April 14