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JoVaughn Gwyn Isn’t the Worst-Case Scenario At Center

After months of uncertainty and speculation about who would snap the ball to Lamar Jackson, Jesse Minter ended the suspense on Monday by announcing that free-agent signing JoVaughn Gwyn will head into Week 1 as the Ravens’ starting center.

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Lamar Jackson Has A Different Goal For 2026: 'I’m Chasing Jesus'

Lamar Jackson has accomplished just about everything an NFL quarterback could ask for. He is a two time MVP, one of the most dynamic players in football, and the face of the Baltimore Ravens.

NFL News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / September 8

Ravens Coach Jesse Minter Knows Firsthand Colts QB Daniel Jones Can Carve A Defense Without Throwing Deep

Even at his best last season, even when he was generating some early MVP buzz, Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is generally content to take what you give him.

Calais Campbell News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Calais Campbell Could Make NFL History Just Weeks Into Ravens Return

Calais Campbell has endured the rigors of an NFL schedule longer than some people reading this have been alive, and now he has a chance to cement his status as one of the sport’s greatest iron men.

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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Jovaughn Gwyn News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Ravens Are Giving Jovaughn Gwyn A Shot At Center

Jovaughn Gwyn is expected to start at center in Week 1, putting him directly in front of Lamar Jackson as Baltimore begins a season with Super Bowl expectations.

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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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Lamar Jackson News / EssentiallySports / September 8

'I Don’t Feel Like I Have Anything to Prove': Lamar Jackson Claps Back at Haters Raising Questions Over His Credibility

For years, two-time MVP Lamar Jackson has heard the same question dressed up in different words: What more does he need to do? Every record-breaking run, every MVP performance, and every dominant regular season have somehow left another box waiting to be checked.

Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team

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Kyle Hamilton News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / September 8

Kyle Hamilton Is Hopeful This Ravens Defense Creates More Turnovers But Is Taking Nothing For Granted

The Baltimore Ravens, during a two-year collapse of their defense, have been unable to generate momentum-changing plays and turnovers. New head coach Jesse Minter’s defenses with the Chargers were quite successful in that regard, particularly with generating interceptions.

Lamar Jackson News / The Spun / September 8

Lamar Jackson Admits It's Super Bowl Or Bust For Ravens This Year

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson isn’t going to run away from the pressure of being on a “Super Bowl or bust” team, that’s for sure. Jackson, a two-time MVP, missed four games for the Ravens last season due to injury.

Baltimore Ravens News / EssentiallySports / September 8

'It’s a Legitimate Liability': Ex-Ravens Star-Turned-MIT Professor John Urschel Reveals What Forced Him Into Retirement

In 2015, former Baltimore Ravens guard John Urschel wrote a candid essay titled “Why I Still Play Football” for The Players’ Tribune following San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland’s decision to leave the NFL.

Baltimore Ravens News / Lindy's Sports / September 8

Why Ravens Can Go From Missing Playoffs To Top-5 Finish

For some franchises, making the playoffs is the yearly expectation. The Baltimore Ravens are one of those franchises. But after firing head coach John Harbaugh and completely retooling the coaching staff, the Ravens come into 2026 with a ton of questions.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Joe Fagnano News / Pro Football Rumors / September 8

Ravens’ Joe Fagnano Drew Trade Interest

In the aftermath of roster cutdowns around the league, it became clear that many teams kept more quarterbacks in place than they usually do. Baltimore was not among those to carry four signal-callers into Week 1, but retaining three QBs was still a break from recent tradition.

Lamar Jackson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 8

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson lands in cursed spot of annual coaches, GMs, execs QB poll

The annual Sports Illustrated NFL quarterback poll officially sees Patrick Mahomes get displaced for the top spot by the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen. Mahomes held the top spot in the poll since 2020, but sees himself dropping to No.

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Derrick Henry had a strong message on Super Bowl goal with Lamar Jackson

There is only one outcome and one outcome only that Derrick Henry wants to see in his tenure with the Baltimore Ravens, and it’s none other than raising the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / September 8

Ravens Not Ruling Out Defensive Starters Returning From Major Injuries For Week 1

When the Baltimore Ravens opted to use their short-term injured reserve designated-to-return slots on second-year cornerback Bilhal Kone and rookie running back Adam Randall it, was seen as an encouraging sign that continued recoveries of second-year linebacker Teddye Buchanan and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike were going well.

Derrick Henry News / The SportsRush / September 8

Derrick Henry’s Super Bowl Push: ‘I Want to Feel What It’s Like’

Derrick Henry has made clear that winning a Super Bowl remains the central goal of his time with the Baltimore Ravens. In comments during a recent appearance on The Lounge podcast, the running back focused on the difference between watching the NFL’s biggest game and taking part in it.

Jesse Minter News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / September 8

The Colts Shredded Jesse Minter's Nickel/Dime Scheme in '25. Will He Get Heavy Week 1 With Ravens?

A year ago, Jesse Minter’s Chargers defense managed to hold a Colts attack that was in peak form to just two plays over 20 yards. The problem was that's about all that went well, and Indianapolis had their way with Minter’s unit in a way few teams ever did in two years in LA.

Baltimore Ravens News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Ravens' Super Bowl Window May Be Smaller Than It Looks

ESPN ranked Baltimore fifth among the NFL teams most “all-in” on winning this season, pointing primarily to the Ravens’ difficult future salary-cap situation and unresolved contract situation with Lamar Jackson.

Baltimore Ravens News / EssentiallySports / September 8

'I Am Tired': Derrick Henry Sounds Off on Ravens’ Failure to Win a Super Bowl With Lamar Jackson

Derrick Henry is done watching other people lift the Lombardi Trophy. The Baltimore Ravens running back has spent a decade building one of the most imposing NFL résumés of his generation.

Baltimore Ravens News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7

Ravens Name Jovaughn Gwyn No. 1 Center

For the first time since 2022, the Ravens are opening a season without Tyler Linderbaum as their starting center. Linderbaum signed with the Raiders six months ago, but it took until Monday for Ravens head coach Jesse Minter to name a Week 1 starter.

Tyler Loop News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7

AFC Notes: Ja’Kobi Lane, Tyler Loop, Ravens, Steelers

Ravens second-year K Tyler Loop is set to be the team’s starting kicker, but Baltimore still brought in K Jake Moody to their practice squad. Ravens HC Jesse Minter weighed in on the situation during a recent conversation with The Athletic.

Baltimore Ravens News / TWSN / September 7

Why the Baltimore Ravens Will Win Super Bowl LXI

Entering the previous season, the Baltimore Ravens were one of the Super Bowl favorites. However, due to their injuries, defensive problems, and inconsistent play, they failed to even qualify for the NFL playoffs.

Jesse Minter News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7

Jesse Minter announces winner of Ravens’ final position battle ahead of Week 1

The Baltimore Ravens are less than a week away from getting their 2026 NFL season underway. Most of the training camp positional battles have been sorted out with so little time remaining, but before Monday, there was still one key area for head coach Jesse Minter to decide on: the center position.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4

Three-time Super Bowl champion rips NFL's 'greed' after worrisome CTE study

While it's certainly no secret that current and former NFL players are dealing with/have suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, commonly known

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