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Ravens OL Ben Cleveland suspended 3 games

Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Cleveland has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, per a team announcement. Cleveland, 27, was arrested in February and charged with a DUI. He initially pled not guilty, but recently reached a plea deal for probation, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. The fifth-year […]

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Baltimore Ravens Report Card, Week 14: All phases responsible for crushing defeat

Quarterback: C+ Lamar Jackson had another uneven performance in this game, although he was undoubtedly better than the past few weeks. On the surface, his 54% completion mark, costly interception, and 71.0 passer rating with 219 passing yards leave much to be desired. Jackson and the offense could once again get very little going in […]

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Ravens, Steelers post inactives for crucial Week 14 matchup

The Baltimore Ravens posted their inactives for their Week 14 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens deactivated Ben Cleveland, which sets up Emery Jones to rotate in at guard. Devontez Walker and Aeneas Peebles are disappointing inactives – both need more in-game action to develop into impact players over the next few years. Here […]

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Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Week 14 Game Thread

The Ravens have their most important game of the season on Sunday. The Steelers are coming to Baltimore in the first of two critical matchups that will likely decide the winner of the AFC North. Join the discussion in the comments! Sign up for an account. Pregame News, Predictions, and Analysis Social Media As always, […]

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Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Bold Predictions

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers will face off for the first time this season this Sunday, with the winner taking the lead of the AFC North. The latest installment of this storied rivalry carries heavy playoff implications. The staff of Baltimore Beatdown gives their bold predictions for the upcoming AFC North brawl. Let’s be […]

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5 Questions for Ravens-Steelers: is Mike Tomlin on the hot seat?

Welcome back to another edition of 5 Questions, a weekly collaboration with other SB Nation sites to preview the Ravens’ upcoming matchups. This week, the Ravens are playing the Pittsburgh Steelers, so Ryland Bickley of Behind the Steel Curtain is on hand to answer Baltimore Beatdown’s questions about Week 14. And, check out Baltimore Beatdown’s responses […]

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Ravens report healthy 53-man roster for Week 14 clash with Steelers

The Baltimore Ravens ruled two players out for their Week 14 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, though neither are currently on the 53-man roster. Those players are Tavius Robinson and Ar’Darius Washington, who were designated to return to practice this week. Both participated on all three days, and Washington was even upgraded to a full […]

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Discussion thread: should the Ravens have extended Mark Andrews?

Last night, the Ravens signed tight end Mark Andrews to a three-year contract extension. My initial breakdown focused on the financial details of the contract and why the Ravens might have made this decision. I really appreciated the discussions that proliferated in the comments about whether or not this was the right move. So much […]

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Lamar Jackson absent, 2 others downgraded on Ravens’ Thursday injury report

The Baltimore Ravens downgraded quarterback Lamar Jackson and wide receivers Rashod Bateman and Devontez Walker on their second injury report of Week 13. Jackson did not participate in Thursday’s practice after a limited session on Wednesday. He is still expected to play on Sunday against the Steelers. Bateman and Walker were full participants on Wednesday […]

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Baltimore Ravens fan discussion: How confident are you in team’s future?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 14, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]

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Baltimore Ravens Week 13 Rookie Report

The Baltimore Ravens had a rough Thanksgiving loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last week, and unfortunately, their rookies had plenty to do with it. Malaki Starks Another mostly-steady game from Starks was overshadowed by the most egregious mistake of his rookie year. On the Bengals’ second touchdown of the game, he was the deep safety […]

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Roundtable Reactions: Ravens sign TE Mark Andrews to extension

On Wednesday evening, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms with tight end Mark Andrews on a three-year, $39.3 million contract extension that includes $26 million guaranteed. Below are the Baltimore Beatdown staff’s reactions to this move. The Ravens were always going to keep one of their top two tight ends. Coming into the year, it […]

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Ravens, TE Mark Andrews agree to 3-year extension

The Baltimore Ravens and tight end Mark Andrews have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The deal is worth $39.3 million with $26 million guaranteed. Andrews’ $13.1 million APY is actually $900k per year less than his first extension, which he signed in 2021. That deal made him […]

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Ravens work out several players, reunite with LB William Kwenkeu

The Baltimore Ravens hosted several players for workouts this week, including linebacker William Kwenkeu, who was added to the practice squad on Tuesday. Kwenkeu, 28, spent most of the 2024 season on the team’s practice squad. He was elevated for two games and played 33 snaps, all on special teams. The Ravens needed another inside […]

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Ravens OLB Tavius Robinson, S Ar’Darius Washington return to practice

December 3: Robinson and Washington both practiced on Wednesday. The team posted videos of both players, as well as a picture of Washington on the practice field and his corresponding Instagram story. December 2: Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Tavius Robinson and safety Ar’Darius Washington were designated to return from injured reserve on Tuesday, per a […]

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Ravens sign ex-Steelers RB Jonathan Ward

5:30 p.m. ET: The Ravens officially announced Ward’s signing on Tuesday afternoon. The Baltimore Ravens are signing veteran running back Jonathan Ward to their practice squad, per KPCR2’s Aaron Wilson. The Ravens needed to add another running back after placing Justice Hill on injured reserve on Saturday. They brought in three for workouts on Monday; […]

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Submit your Ravens questions for Baltimore Beatdown’s Week 14 mailbag!

Do you have questions about the Baltimore Ravens? Post them in the comments and check back later this week for answers from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff! We will also be looking in the comments of our other posts and The Feed for additional questions. If you asked a question before that went unanswered in our last […]

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Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

After a devastating 32-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving, the talk around the Baltimore Ravens has been, rightfully, very negative. So, for this rendition of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, I’m going to turn it around to be positive. After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost on Sunday, the Ravens remained in first […]

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