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Ravens' Cut Candidate Shines at Training Camp

Baltimore Ravens fourth-year linebacker David Ojabo has been named a cut candidate following a few frustrating years to start his NFL career. However, he's doing everything he can do make sure that doesn't happen.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Beatdown / July 23

Ravens 2025 Training Camp: 5 Storylines to monitor

The Ravens enter with the majority of their roster intact. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to watch for as training camp begins. The 2025 Baltimore Ravens 53-man roster is mostly set as they enter Day 1 of training camp.

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / July 23

Ravens draft bust has one final chance to prove himself in training camp

When NFL teams are consistently successful, fans and analysts tend to forget their biggest mistakes. The San Francisco 49ers traded up for Trey Lance, the Philadelphia Eagles drafted Jalen Reagor over Justin Jefferson, and the Baltimore Ravens whiffed on David Ojabo.

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Panthers urged to keep tabs on Ravens defender as training camp looms

Doesn’t it seem like every time there’s an experienced pass rusher either still available on the open market or looming as a trade possibility that the Carolina Panthers should be kicking the tires on that performer?

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / July 10

Steelers Rival Could Cut Second-Round Pick

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers' AFC North rivals may cut ties with a former second-round pick of theirs who once flashed plenty of upside. While discussing

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / July 10

Ravens Second-Round Pick Running Out of Time?

The Baltimore Ravens have been one of the best teams in the NFL at drafting and developing players, hitting on several draft picks over the past several years.

Baltimore Ravens News / Pro Football Rumors / July 8

Release candidate: David Ojabo

David Ojabo entered the NFL with high expectations despite the Achilles tear he suffered shortly before being drafted. The Ravens edge rusher has not developed as hoped, however, and his ability to retain a roster spot this summer will be worth watching.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / July 2

Could David Ojabo Be Ravens' Next Late Bloomer?

When it comes to drafting and developing 3-4 outside linebackers, the Baltimore Ravens are among the NFL's elite. They seemingly always have a stable of

Baltimore Ravens News / Last Word On Sports / May 29

'They Have Enough' – Loaded Ravens Could Trade Former Second-Round Pick

The Baltimore Ravens took a risk on edge defender David Ojabo in the 2022 NFL Draft, and they could trade him before they ever see that risk pay off. Selected in the second round, most evaluators believed Ojabo was a top-15 talent in his class before he tore his Achilles during Michigan’s Pro Day.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / May 26

Ravens Pass Rusher is Prime Cut Candidate

The Baltimore Ravens knew they'd be taking a risk when they selected David Ojabo in the 2022 NFL Draft, but the potential rewards more than justified it.

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / May 25

Former Michigan star is quietly on the Ravens' chopping block

David Ojabo’s rise at Michigan was fast and explosive. After redshirting as a freshman and playing sparingly in 2020, he erupted in 2021 with 11 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, and five forced fumbles on a dominant Wolverines defense.

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / May 24

David Ojabo’s fate may have just been sealed by Ravens’ pass rush battle

The Baltimore Ravens are quickly building a stacked pass rush group. The duo of Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh leads the way and rookie sack artist Mike Green

NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 15

Recent Michigan Wolverines draft bust gets rare exception ahead of career-defining season gets underway

The story of former Michigan star pass-rusher David Ojabo is one of the most unique of any NFL player. Growing up in Nigeria before moving to Scotland, and then later New Jersey, Ojabo has far from the traditional football journey. While he looks the part of an NFL stud as a 6-foot-4, 252-pounder and he seemed to have it click in 2021.

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / March 30

Ravens hosting breakout draft prospect (and that’s bad news for recent pick)

The David Ojabo experiment just hasn’t worked out. The Baltimore Ravens were willing to play the long game when they drafted the Michigan standout in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, fully aware he’d miss most of his rookie year recovering from an Achilles tear.

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Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / February 21

Ravens Could Move on From Young Pass Rusher

Three years into his career, Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo may tragically end up being one of the biggest "what ifs" in today's NFL. Coming out of Michigan in 2022, Ojabo was a potential first-round pick after posting 11 sacks in his final season and helping the Wolverines reach the College Football Playoff.

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / December 13

David Ojabo's Ravens career could take shocking twist this offseason

When the Baltimore Ravens selected David Ojabo with the 45th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, it was a classic Ravens move. A first-round talent who slid due to an Achilles tear, Ojabo was a gamble on upside—a high-risk, high-reward prospect they hoped would become a game-changing pass rusher.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Ravens Second-Round Pick Could Be Cut, Might Revive Career With Saints, Chiefs

David Ojabo looked like a steal in the 2022 NFL Draft, but the Baltimore Ravens could cut him before he reaches the end of his rookie contract. Widely projected to be a first-round pick, the Michigan product tore his Achilles during his Pro Day, causing him to fall into the second round.

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / December 10

Ravens urged to reunite with perfect David Ojabo replacement in 2025

David Ojabo’s days with the Baltimore Ravens appear numbered. The 2022 second-round pick has struggled with injuries and inconsistency, making little impact on a Ravens linebacking unit that could use help.

Baltimore Ravens News / Pro Football Rumors / August 10

Ravens former second-round pick still working to get healthy

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Ravens hope potential breakout LB will be cleared by training camp

The Ravens are hopeful one potential breakout defensive player will be ready to go for training camp as he works his way back from injury.

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / November 28, 2023

Ravens rule out former second-round pick for season

The Ravens must be on cloud nine heading into their Week 13 bye as they sit atop the AFC with a 9-3 record. However, they received some bad news about one of their promising defenders.

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / August 2, 2022

Ravens reach deal with second-round pick David Ojabo

David Ojabo, who the Ravens drafted with the No. 45 pick in this past NFL draft, was holding out from Ravens' training camp in order to secure his first NFL deal.

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Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / March 19, 2022

David Ojabo tears Achilles a month before NFL draft

Michigan OLB David Ojabo tears Achilles a month before 2022 NFL Draft

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