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Most Ravens fans have been familiar with former Penn State guard and first-round pick Vega Ioane for months. He was the most common mock draft projection for Baltimore’s first-rounder by fans and media experts alike. We at Baltimore Beatdown heavily featured him in our pre-draft coverage, but with the new draft class set, Yuri (@Yuri_Ravens) […]
The Baltimore Ravens had an extremely busy offseason overhauling their coaching staff. Now, they have made a few more changes in their front office and analytics department. The first addition is front office executive JoJo Wooden. The 56-year-old brings a wealth of experience concentrated in pro scouting and personnel, including director of player personnel titles […]
The last time the Ravens held the 14th overall pick in the draft, the first round did not go to plan. In 2022, the team had interest in wideouts Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, as well as defensive tackle Jordan Davis, but all three were snapped up before Baltimore was on the clock. The Jets […]
The Ravens are signing former Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, adding some veteran depth after signing undrafted rookies Diego Pavia and Joey Fagnano last week. Thompson, 28, was a seventh-round pick out of Kansas State in 2022. He spent the first three seasons of his career in Miami before signing with […]
In the 2026 NFL draft, the Baltimore Ravens addressed many roster needs and added depth to various positions with their 11 total picks. However, questions still remain at certain areas on the roster and free agency remains an avenue for them to continue to add talent. There are veteran players available who could be options […]
The Ravens reunited with defensive tackle Calais Campbell on Thursday, adding crucial veteran depth to their defensive line. Here are the reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff: At long last the Ravens are able to bring Calais Campbell back to Baltimore. The Ravens have reportedly tried to either sign or trade for Campbell a few times […]
The Ravens are reuniting with veteran defensive tackle Calais Campbell, who played in Baltimore from 2020 to 2022, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Campbell, who will turn 40 years old in September, is entering his 20th NFL season. Despite his age, the six-time Pro Bowler has not slowed down with 6.5 sacks and nine tackles for […]
The Baltimore Ravens were busy in the 2026 draft last week. They selected 11 total players, seven of which are on the offensive side of the ball, and then followed the draft by signing several undrafted rookies. Coming out of the draft, the Ravens still have some questions to answer and positional groups to sure […]
The Ravens entered the draft with multiple needs to address, but perhaps none more glaring than the interior offensive line. Selecting Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane with the No. 14 overall pick after previously signing veteran guard John Simpson in free agency put the interior in a much stronger position on paper, but one glaring […]
Yesterday, we asked you about your favorite Day 3 pick from the Ravens’ 2026 draft class. Now, we want to know the opposite. Sure, fans are going to support all of Baltimore’s new players. But they can still have their opinions on who the Ravens should (and should not) have drafted, especially in a draft […]
The Ravens made a whopping eight selections on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, with five picks spent on the offensive side of the ball, two on defense, and one on the team’s punter of the future. Four of Baltimore’s Day 3 picks were not on Baltimore Beatdown’s Top 197 Big Board, while the […]
April 28: The Ravens have moved forward with signing both Pavia (via Schefter) and UConn quarterback Joey Fagnano (via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport). They will both received standard UDFA contracts with a CBA-mandated length of three years. April 26: 2025 Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia was not selected in this weekend’s draft due to concerns about […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is now officially over and brought about an influx of talent in the AFC North. Between the four teams in the division, 40 total players were drafted across all seven rounds. How did the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers fare in this year’s draft? Let’s break down […]
The Ravens made an unusual move by trading up from the No. 154 pick to No. 133 to select SMU tight end Matthew Hibner. Here are Baltimore Beatdown’s reactions to the pick: Sure? Hibner was completely unranked on our big board, but by no means is that an end-all, be-all evaluation. He checks a few […]
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’ 2026 draft class is set! General manager Eric DeCosta entered the draft with […]
The Baltimore Ravens signed Jaire Alexander during the 2025 offseason following a direct appeal (of sorts) from his college teammate, Lamar Jackson. He had dealt with several knee injuries in the past four seasons with only 18 games in 2021, 2023, and 2024 combined. It took him a while to hit the practice field in […]
The Baltimore Ravens selected Northwestern offensive lineman Evan Beerntsen with their final pick (seventh round, No. 253 overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft, completing an 11-player draft class full of big, physical athletes. This story will be updated with more information.
The 2026 NFL Draft has drawn to a close, but the scramble to sign undrafted free agents has only begun! Baltimore Beatdown will be tracking all of the Ravens’ UDFA signings as they come in, and we also have a list of our favorite targets further down! Ravens’ Confirmed UDFA Signings Ravens’ Reported UDFA Signings […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Michigan defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny in the seventh round (No. 250 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft, reuniting him with two of his former coaches. Benny played under Ravens head coach Jesse Minter when he was the Wolverines defensive coordinator in 2022 and 2023. Defensive line coach Lou Esposito then […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He will replace All-Pro Jordan Stout, who followed John Harbaugh to the New York Giants in the offseason. This is a breaking story that will be updated with more information.
The Baltimore Ravens have selected running back Adan Randall in the fifth round (No. 174 overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a big ballcarrier with some pass-catching upside to Lamar Jackson’s backfield. This is a breaking story that will be updated with more information.
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Alabama tight end Josh Cuevas in the fifth round (No. 173 overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft, their second pick at the position after trading up for SMU’s Matthew Hibner at No. 133. This is a breaking story that will be updated with more information.
Patrick Mekari signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He lined up at all four positions in college and added center versatility in Baltimore. That came in handy amid the Ravens’ injuries and inconsistency at the position during the early Lamar Jackson years. Mekari started 10 games at center in […]
The Baltimore Ravens earned consecutive compensatory picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. The first was for letting Brandon Stephens walk. Stephens was a 2021 third-round pick out of SMU who was converted from cornerback to safety in Baltimore. He was suddenly pressed into a starting role after an injury to Marcus Williams, and, as one […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Duke cornerback Chandler Rivers in the fifth round (No. 162 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a physical, athletic defender to Jesse Minter’s secondary. This is a breaking story that will be updated with more information.