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5 bold predictions for the Ravens 2026 season

The Baltimore Ravens are set to kick off their 2026 season this coming Sunday, with a trip to Indianapolis for a showdown with the Colts. After a long offseason and summer period, a much-anticipated season is now within days of commencing. Many predictions and projections have been made about what will transpire for the Ravens […]

Dark horse Jovaughn Gwyn wins Ravens’ Week 1 starting center job

Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter announced that Jovaughn Gwyn would start at center for the 2026 regular-season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. “ I would say that’s a Week 1 decision — not necessarily a permanent decision,” Minter added, noting that former Browns starter Ethan Pocic was “still coming back” from a torn Achilles […]

Ravens discussion: who is flying under the radar heading into Week 1?

This offseason, the Baltimore Ravens rebuilt the interior of their offensive line and retooled their pass rush – and turned over virtually their entire coaching staff. Over the past few months, those coaches have installed an entirely new offensive scheme while drilling down on the details on defense. Young playmakers like Ja’Kobi Lane and Mike Green […]

Ravens news: DT Nnamdi Madubuike could be ready for Week 1

Welcome back to Loose Feathers, a regular round-up of all the latest news and analysis about the Baltimore Ravens. In this week’s edition, we cover Nnamdi Madubuike’s return to full-team work in practice, landing spots for recent ex-Ravens, and media projections for the 2026 season. Let’s dive in! Nnamdi Madubuike nears return The Ravens were […]

Ravens Reacts survey: who should have stayed on the 53-man roster?

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. The Baltimore Ravens had a surplus of talent on their roster heading into cut-downs last weekend, forcing them to make a number of tough decisions. In […]

Ravens announce season-long captains and leadership team

In a break from previous tradition, the Baltimore Ravens will have season-long player captains this coming season. Previously under John Harbaugh, the Ravens would rotate different captains each week, but new head coach Jesse Minter is opting for a new approach. The captains were decided via a vote from the players this week and the […]

Ravens re-sign CB Lardarius Webb Jr. to practice squad

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed undrafted rookie cornerback Lardarius Webb Jr. – son of longtime Ravens defensive back Lardarius Webb – to their practice squad on Thursday, per a team announcement. Webb, 23, originally signed with the Ravens this spring as an undrafted rookie out of Wake Forest. He was one of several young cornerbacks to […]

Ravens sign offensive line depth, TE Nick Vannett to practice squad

The Baltimore Ravens announced the signing of offensive tackle A.J. Arcuri and tight end Nick Vannett to their practice squad on Tuesday. Arcuri and Vannett completed the team’s initial practice squad. However, veteran offensive lineman Chuma Edoga is expected to join the group after a successful workout on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The Ravens […]

2026 Baltimore Ravens waiver wire and practice squad tracker

The Baltimore Ravens have cut their roster down to 53 players, making several tough cuts in the process. They’re not the only club to do so. Hundreds of players have the NFL’s waiver wire – including more than two dozen from Baltimore – with teams submitting claims for potential additions to their squad. Then, after […]

Ravens Discussion: Which roster cut was the biggest surprise?

The Baltimore Ravens finalized their initial 53-man roster on Sunday following several highly competitive positional battles throughout the summer. The Ravens were faced with some difficult decisions to cut ties with certain players and gauge the short-term and long-term ramifications of which players to keep. As always, this process did not conclude without some controversial […]

Get the best of Baltimore Beatdown on the new SB Nation app

It’s a big day for Baltimore Beatdown. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Ravens.  You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of the […]

Ravens sign former 49ers K Jake Moody to practice squad

The Ravens are finally bringing in some competition for second-year kicker Tyler Loop. Jake Moody, who was released by the Commanders two weeks ago, is joining Baltimore’s practice squad, per a team announcement. Loop, 25, struggled in the preseason. The 2025 sixth-round pick converted just five of his eight field goal attempts with misses from […]

Ravens discussion: biggest risks to lose on the waiver wire

The Ravens released several players they likely want to re-sign to their practice squad over the weekend, but most are subject to waivers. All 31 teams will have a chance to claim them, in reverse order of last year’s standings. Waivers are set to process at 1 p.m. ET. Here are Baltimore’s biggest risks, according […]

Ravens Roundtable: Reactions to UDFA QB Joe Fagnano making 53-man roster

The Baltimore Ravens finalized their initial 53-man roster on Sunday and one of the biggest decisions they made was keeping Joe Fagnano. Fagnano, an undrafted free agent out of Connecticut, is the first UDFA quarterback in Ravens’ franchise history to make the 53-man roster. Fagnano was a standout performer in the preseason and evidently played […]

Baltimore Ravens set initial 53-man roster: full list for 2026 squad

The Baltimore Ravens have whittled their roster down to 53 players with quarterback Joe Fagnano and outside linebacker Ethan Burke continuing the franchise’s long tradition of undrafted rookies making the team. Other notable moves including rookie running back Adam Randall’s placement on injured reserve and veteran John Jenkins beating out seventh-round pick in the defensive […]

2026 Baltimore Ravens 53-man roster tracker: news and rumors

The Baltimore Ravens demolished the Washington Commanders on Friday night to complete an undefeated debut preseason for head coach Jesse Minter. Now, they have until 6 p.m. ET on Sunday evening to reduce their 90-man roster down to 53 players with several tough decisions awaiting on both sides of the ball. Initial roster cuts are, […]

2026 NFL waiver wire preview: Ravens sit 14th in claim order

The Baltimore Ravens are well into their roster cuts, as is the rest of the NFL, with a 6 p.m. ET deadline on Sunday to get down to 53 players. The chaos won’t stop there. The Ravens will then have the opportunity to submit claims for players on the waiver wire, and, like their 2026 […]

Ravens trade UDFA OT Diego Pounds to Chiefs

The Baltimore Ravens are trading undrafted rookie offensive tackle Diego Pounds to the Kansas City Chiefs, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. In return, the Ravens will get a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2026 draft, according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic, though it could move up to 2027 depending on which picks the Chiefs […]

Building the perfect 53-man roster for the 2026 Baltimore Ravens

With roster cuts approaching, this isn’t necessarily a prediction of exactly what the Ravens will do. It’s how I would construct Baltimore’s initial 53-man roster based on preseason performance, positional value, roster flexibility, and the likelihood of certain players making it through waivers. The 53 Offense — 24 QB: Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley RB: Derrick […]

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Ravens trade DT C.J. Okoye to Giants

John Harbaugh is bringing another one of his former players to New York. The Ravens are trading defensive tackle C.J. Okoye to the Giants in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round pick. Okoye was firmly on the roster bubble in Baltimore’s deep defensive line room entering training camp. This is a breaking story that will be […]

Ravens K Tyler Loop leaves only blemish on dominant win vs. Commanders

The Baltimore Ravens throttled the Washington Commanders on Friday night, leaving M&T Bank Stadium with a 41-3 win and an undefeated debut preseason for head coach Jesse Minter. Minter, who was an assistant coach during the Ravens’ historic preseason win streak between 2016 and 2023, downplayed the result and redirected focus to his players. “You […]

Ravens Roundtable: reactions to Baltimore’s 41-3 win over the Commanders

The Baltimore Ravens left nothing on the field on Friday night, dominating the Washington Commanders start to finish and leaving with a 41-3 victory to close out an undefeated preseason. Here are Baltimore Beatdown’s reactions to the win: This was about as dominant of a performance that you will ever see. Baltimore’s defense was absolutely […]

Ravens-Commanders stock report: Joe Fagnano shines, Tyler Loop struggles

The Baltimore Ravens thoroughly trounced the Washington Commanders on Friday night, taking home their straight preseason victory by a score of 41-3. Here is Baltimore Beatdown’s instant stock report with final roster cuts less than 48 hours away: Stock Up QB Joe Fagnano The undrafted rookie quarterback continues to make a case for the Ravens […]