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Discussion thread: how much should the Ravens pay Tyler Linderbaum?

It’s the hottest question in Baltimore: how much is Tyler Linderbaum worth? He is set to hit free agency in March, but general manager Eric DeCosta said on The Inside Circle podcast this week that he was still hopeful the Ravens could retain their Pro Bowl center. But other teams are already lining up to […]

Takeaways from the Ravens coordinators’ introductory press conference

The Baltimore Ravens hosted an introductory press conference for their new coordinators on Wednesday. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, and special teams coordinator Anthony Levine Sr. all answered questions from the media, as did head coach Jesse Minter. Here are the top takeaways: Standards, standards, standards Between the four coaches, the words […]

Discussion thread: who was Eric DeCosta’s best free agent signing?

On Tuesday, we asked you about the Ravens’ best Day 3 draft pick under general manager Eric DeCosta. Today, we’re moving into free agency, where DeCosta typically fills roster holes and hunts for value while doing so. That has resulted in a number of successful signings, but none that can be classified as a splash […]

Ravens Potential 2026 Free Agent Targets: Defensive Tackle

With the 2025 NFL season now officially concluded, the offseason picture will soon begin to take shape. The first and biggest upcoming period on the docket is free agency, which is only a few weeks away. For the Baltimore Ravens, this free agency cycle will be a significant one. Coming off a disappointing non-playoff season, […]

Why the Ravens should not use the franchise tag on Tyler Linderbaum

The NFL’s franchise tag window opened on Tuesday, and the Baltimore Ravens only have one player to consider for a tag: Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum. But when you dive into the short- and long-term salary cap impact of tagging Linderbaum, it becomes clear that such a move is not an option at all. (For […]

Ravens Potential 2026 Free Agent Targets: Interior Offensive Line

With the 2025 NFL season now officially concluded, the offseason picture will soon begin to take shape. The first and biggest upcoming period on the docket is free agency, which is only a few weeks away. For the Baltimore Ravens, this free agency cycle will be a significant one. Coming off a disappointing non-playoff season, […]

Zach Orr leaves Ravens, will take Seahawks’ LBs coach job

Former Ravens linebacker and defensive coordinator Zach Orr announced his departure from Baltimore on Friday via a social media post: Orr, 33, served as Baltimore’s defensive coordinator for the past two seasons, during which time the unit significantly regressed from their success under his predecessor, Mike Macdonald. New Ravens head coach Jesse Minter did replaced […]

Ravens announce 2026 coaching staff under new HC Jesse Minter

The Baltimore Ravens announced their full coaching staff under new head coach Jesse Minter on Thursday, confirming a number of reported hires for the team. Baltimore Beatdown has already covered most of these hires, and links to those articles can be found in our 2026 Ravens Coaching Staff Tracker. Here’s a look at the rest […]

Daily discussion thread: how should the Ravens use their 1st-round pick?

Earlier today, Baltimore Beatdown shared a few recent mock drafts that projected top wide receiver prospects as the Ravens’ selection with the 14th overall pick. Now, we want to know your thoughts on today’s discussion question: how should the Ravens use their first-round pick? Typically, the Ravens’ first-round pick comes in the mid- to late-20s, […]

Ravens projected to land top WRs in post-Super Bowl mock drafts

The 2025 NFL season has hardly ended, and the national media’s mock draft engine is already revving up. In two dpost-Super Bowl projections, the Ravens landed top wide receiver prospects Carnell Tate (NFL Network’s Chad Reuter) and Makai Lemon (PFF’s Max Chadwick). Ideally, the Ravens can land a top pass rusher with their first-round pick. […]

Ravens to introduce new coordinators at press conference next week

A little over a month after firing John Harbaugh, the Ravens have hired their new coaching staff headed by Jesse Minter. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, and special teams coordinator Anthony Levine Sr. fill out the rest of the top positions. Minter will formally introduce his coordinators at a a press conference […]

Former Ravens WR Miles Boykin announces retirement

Former Ravens wide receiver Miles Boykin announced his retirement from the NFL via an Instagram post earlier this week. Boykin, 29, arrived in Baltimore in 2019 after a strong senior year at Notre Dame and an impressive performance at the NFL Combine. His massive frame seemed like it could be a good complement to first-rounder […]

Ravens Reacts Survey: what is Baltimore’s biggest offseason priority?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Baltimore Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Ravens’ first and most important task of the offseason – assembling a new coaching […]

Ravens expected to hire Broncos WRs coach Keary Colbert

Despite interviewing multiple other candidates for the job, the Ravens are expected to hire Keary Colbert as their next wide receivers coach, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Colbert, 43, held the same position in Denver for the last three years. He spent two seasons working with new Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and tight […]

Ravens promote Anthony Levine Sr. to special teams coordinator

Longtime Ravens safety and special teams ace Anthony ‘Co-Cap’ Levine Sr. has been named the team’s next special teams coordinator. Levine, 38, spent a decade in Baltimore as a core special teams contributor with an occasional role as a box safety. He retired after the 2021 season with 3,120 career special teams snaps and stayed […]

Ravens to hire former Steelers RBs coach Eddie Faulkner

The Ravens are poaching one of Mike Tomlin’s top assistants during his time in Pittsburgh. Steelers running backs coach Eddie Faulkner is expected to take the same job on Jesse Minter’s new staff in Baltimore, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. This story will be updated with more information.

Report: Lamar Jackson was actively involved in Ravens’ coaching hires, expected to begin extension talks

According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafalo, Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson was “instrumental” in the team’s hiring of new head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Jackson reportedly participated in virtual interviews with head coaching candidates, including Minter, and was consulted on the hire for […]

Ravens add Zack Grossi, Patrick Kramer to offensive coaching staff

The Ravens are continuing to fill out their offensive coaching staff under new coordinator Declan Doyle. The team is expected to hire Broncos pass game specialist Zack Grossi and Falcons assistant Patrick Kramer. Grossi will be the Ravens tight ends coach, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. He worked with Doyle – then the Broncos TEs […]

Ravens to hire Duke assistant Harland Bower as OLBs coach

Ravens head coach Jesse Minter has drawn heavily from the college coaching ranks to fill his new defensive staff, and Duke defensive ends coach Harland Bower is the latest addition. He will succeed Matt Robinson as Baltimore’s outside linebackers coach, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. This story will be updated with more information.

Ravens to hire Chargers pass game coordinator Marcus Brady

New Ravens head coach Jesse Minter is bringing a top offensive assistant with him from Los Angeles to Baltimore. Chargers pass game coordinator Marcus Brady will take up the same role on Minter’s staff, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Brady, 46, filled a key role on the Chargers’ staff. As Ravens fans know all too […]

Ravens part ways with QBs coach Tee Martin, will hire Israel Woolfork

In somewhat of a surprise move for the Ravens’ new coaching staff, quarterbacks coach Tee Martin will not be with the team in 2025. He confirmed that he was leaving Baltimore with an Instagram post on Thursday. Martin will be replaced by Israel Woolfork, who spent the last three years as the Cardinals’ quarterbacks coach. […]

Beatdown Roundtable: grading the Ravens’ coaching staff (so far)

The Ravens appear to be putting together a star-studded staff under new head coach Jesse Minter. Here are the early grades from Baltimore Beatdown’s writers: I’ll play devil’s advocate here and give Minter a B. His staff-building approach has been interesting, to say the least, drawing largely from the college ranks and not, as expected, […]