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AFC North Recap: Week 7

Even during their bye week, the Baltimore Ravens could not escape disappointment as they now have sole possession of last place in the AFC North. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) Week 7 was a classic shootout between the two oldest quarterbacks in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco traded blows in a thrilling primetime contest that […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Exploring the Ravens’ immediate EDGE options

The Ravens badly need some edge-rushing depth after losing Odafe Oweh (trade) and Tavius Robinson (broken foot) in Week 6. Second-year outside linebacker Adisa Isaac is already on injured reserve with a dislocated elbow; neither he nor Robinson are expected to be back until mid- to late-November at the earliest. The Ravens’ pass rush could […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Ravens sign international DT, work out veteran EDGE

The Baltimore Ravens signed defensive tackle David Olajiga to their practice squad after a workout on Tuesday, per a team announcement. Olajiga, 27, was born in London and came to the NFL via the International Player Pathway program, making him eligible for an extra, 17th spot on the practice squad. He spent the 2024 season […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Ravens open as favorites vs. Bears with potential Lamar Jackson return

The Baltimore Ravens opened Week 8 as 6.5-point favorites in their upcoming matchup against the Chicago Bears. Of course, that is predicated on Lamar Jackson playing this week after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury. That was the expectation heading into the Ravens’ Week 7 bye, but Jackson did not participate in […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Ravens sign WR Colton Dowell, work out 2 EDGEs

The Baltimore Ravens signed former Titans wide receiver Colton Dowell to their practice squad on Monday, according to the NFL’s transaction report. They also hosted edge rushers Carl Lawson and Jesse Luketa for workouts. Dowell, 26, was a Titans seventh-round pick (No. 228) in 2023 out of UT Martin. He made the 53-man roster as […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

The Ravens shouldn’t trade Keaton Mitchell. Here’s why they might.

The Ravens will have to make some crucial decisions before the Week 9 trade deadline. If they lose one of their next two games, general manager Eric DeCosta will have to consider selling players on expiring contracts. One name that came up last week is Keaton Mitchell, who was mentioned by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler as […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Ravens Bye Week Thread and Viewing Guide

Not sure what to watch during the Ravens’ bye week? Fear not, Baltimore Beatdown has you covered. From revenge games to slop fests, Week 7 has a wide range of matchups to choose from. Of course, local listings will dictate which games are available, but that won’t be a problem for an exciting primetime slate […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Ravens Reacts survey results: fans believe Baltimore should sell at deadline

Every week, SB Nation tracks fan confidence for each NFL team, and unsurprisingly, the confidence of Baltimore Ravens fans has plummeted this year. Our pre-Week 1 Ravens Reacts survey indicated that 95% of fans were confident in the team direction. By Week 4, that number dropped to 11%, and it has not risen above 13% […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Updated return timelines for injured Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are expecting to be significantly healthier after their Week 7 bye with Lamar Jackson and Roquan Smith both expected to return in Week 8. The statuses of several other injured Ravens were also updated this week. Here are the latest return timelines: OLB Tavius Robinson Robinson suffered a broken foot on Sunday […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Ravens’ updated postseason, Super Bowl odds

The Baltimore Ravens entered the 2025 season tied with the Philadelphia Eagles for the best odds to win Super Bowl LX at +700. Oh, how things have changed. The Ravens are now +2000 to win the Super Bowl this season, tied for the 10th-best odds with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. That […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

AFC North Recap: Week 6

Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) The Pittsburgh Steelers returned from their Week 5 bye with a 23-9 divisional win over the Cleveland Browns. For the first time this season, the Steelers are now the betting favorites to win the AFC North following their win on Sunday. Aaron Rodgers was efficient against the Browns, completing 21 of 30 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Ravens Reacts Survey Week 7

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. The Baltimore Ravens are 1-5 with their season slowly slipping away. Their offense currently ranks 28th […]

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Ravens expecting Lamar Jackson, Roquan Smith back after Week 7 bye

The Ravens are 1-5, coming off their fourth straight loss, and facing a long, uphill battle just to make the playoffs. In other words, Lamar Jackson’s return cannot come soon enough. Fortunately for Baltimore, Jackson should be ready to play after the team’s Week 7 bye, according to John Harbaugh. Following Sunday’s loss to the […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Ravens vs. Rams: Week 6 Rookie Report

The Ravens’ rookies played the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in what might have been their second-best defensive performance of the season. The two rookies on special teams probably had the best days of the entire class. Malaki Starks Starks has taken a lot of heat this season, and rightfully so: the first-round pick hasn’t […]

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Ravens to release safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson

Update, 5:25 p.m.: In a corresponding move to Gardner-Johnson’s release, the Ravens re-signed defensive tackle Josh Tupou to the practice squad. Tupou appeared in the Week 4 loss to the Chiefs and was released to make room for Gardner-Johnson last week. Yes, you read that right. Just a week after they signed him, the Baltimore […]

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