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USA Today
2 days ago
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Ravens training camp: One player to watch at several critical positions
With the first practice set to begin, we're looking at 11 key Baltimore Ravens players to watch at critical positions. The Baltimore Ravens are less than three days away from having rookies and select veterans report to the Under Armour Performance Center for the start of training camp 2025. John Harbaugh's team is loaded on offense with arguably the best quarterback, running back, and potentially the top center in the NFL. With the first practice set to begin, we're looking at 11 key Baltimore Ravens players to watch at critical positions. DE Broderick Washington Washington is more of a defensive tackle than he is a pass rusher, but his presence is needed on a retooled Ravens defense that has elite talent in the secondary. Washington logged 21 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks, during 15 regular-season appearances (five starts) with Baltimore in 2024. He also had two passes defensed and one forced fumble. RB Rasheen Ali Ali, a 2024 fifth-round pick out of Marshall, didn't see much playing time in his rookie season, recording 10 carries for 31 yards across six regular-season appearances. Baltimore didn't draft a running back and only has four players on the roster at the position. Henry is an All-Pro, Justice Hill is a solid No. 2 running back, and Keaton Mitchell provides a home run threat. Ali needs a strong training camp to warrant the Ravens carrying three running backs. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle OLB Adisa Isaac Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh are the unquestioned starters, but the Ravens are hoping 2024 third-round pick Adisa Isaac can take the next step. Isaac saw action in four games and played 32 defensive snaps, as his NFL debut was delayed by a hamstring issue, which sidelined him for the Ravens' first two games. DB Sanoussi Kane Kane is a thumper who also stood out on defense in the preseason last summer. According to Pro Football Focus, he did not allow a single reception on 30 coverage snaps, produced a coverage grade of 73.4, and recorded a forced incompletion and a tackle for loss. RB Keaton Mitchell Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell says he feels better than he did three years ago. As a rookie, Mitchell led all running backs with at least a dozen attempts in yards per carry (8.4 avg), and he has set personal records in all of his speed tracking analytics this offseason. DB T.J. Tampa Tampa only played seven games in his 2024 rookie campaign season. Hampered by an ankle injury that plagued him since Oct. 24, the former Iowa State star couldn't contribute in his first year, but he offers height, length, speed, and physicality. TE Isaiah Likely Likely caught four of five targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 27-25 divisional-round loss to the Bills. An ascending player who could be the most dynamic weapon on offense, Likely recorded 126 receiving yards during the playoffs, and he had a career-best 42 catches for 477 yards and six touchdowns. Likely will play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, but a Pro Bowl could be in the cards. OL Roger Rosengarten Rosengarten was the ninth tackle selected in last April's NFL draft, and he earned a spot on the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie team. Rosengarten and No. 5-overall pick Joe Alt of the Los Angeles Chargers were the all-rookie offensive tackles. After alternating snaps in the first three weeks, Rosengarten took over as the Ravens' starting right tackle in Week 4 and never looked back, starting 16 games (including the playoffs). Among offensive tackles who played at least 50% of the snaps, Rosengarten ranked No. 39 at his position, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). He was credited with four sacks allowed in 488 pass-blocking snaps. OLB Odafe Oweh Oweh has yet to make the Pro Bowl, but that could change this season. Oweh, who added 20 pounds of muscle this offseason, is the Ravens' player most likely to be a first-time Pro Bowler in 2025. Last year, the former first-round pick had the most productive year of his career, logging ten sacks while recording 23 quarterback hits, 12 quarterback knockdowns, and 28 pressures. DB Malaki Starks A Swiss army knife who has already taken on a leadership role, Starks will be a Day 1 starter and will have plenty of opportunities to make his case for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Starks played three seasons for the Bulldogs, recording 197 total tackles, 17 pass deflections, and six interceptions in his collegiate career. In the 2024 season, he had 77 total tackles, four for loss, and one interception. He was an All-American in 2023. OLB Mike Green (Rookie) Last season, as a redshirt sophomore at Marshall, Green led the FBS in sacks (17.0), tackles for loss (22.5), sack yardage (144), and tackles by a defensive lineman (84). His 17 sacks established a new Sun Belt Conference record. Green was the most productive edge rusher by sacks in college football in 2024, and the Ravens acquired a player who should contribute immediately off the edge with his burst and violence.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Ravens to watch: Why these seven under-the-radar players could surprise in 2025
The 2025 NFL offseason was a success for the Baltimore Ravens team, still looking to reach its first Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson as the quarterback. Baltimore wasn't overly active during NFL free agency. Still, the team added a future Hall of Fame wide receiver to the passing game, a versatile linebacker to the special teams, and a Pro Bowl cornerback on the final day of minicamp. Baltimore lost five key contributors or starters in free agency, and the team remains amid a Super Bowl window and has restocked the roster with 11 draft picks in April. The Ravens landed Malaki Starks in the first round and secured Mike Green after he slipped to Round 2. With training camp now one month away, we're looking at seven under-the-radar Ravens who could have a breakout season. Edge Rusher Adisa Isaac Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh are the unquestioned starters, but the Ravens are hoping 2024 third-round pick Adisa Isaac can take the next step. Isaac saw action in four games and played 32 defensive snaps, as his NFL debut was delayed by a hamstring issue, which sidelined him for the Ravens' first two games. RB Keaton Mitchell Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell says he feels better than he did three years ago. As a rookie, Mitchell led all running backs with at least a dozen attempts in yards per carry (8.4 avg), and he has set personal records in all of his speed tracking analytics this offseason. DB T.J. Tampa Tampa only played seven games in his 2024 rookie campaign season. Hampered by an ankle injury that plagued him since Oct. 24, the former Iowa State star couldn't contribute in his first year, but he offers height, length, speed, and physicality. OL Daniel Faalele After moving from offensive tackle to offensive guard, Faalele was named a Pro Bowl alternate after surrendering one sack and 30 pressures in 504 pass-blocking opportunities last season. An off-season working out with Ronnie Stanley should allow Faalele to take the next steps as a run blocker. OL Andrew Voorhees Vorhees was the initial starter at left guard in 2024 before suffering an injury and getting benched in favor of Patrick Mekari for Weeks 4 and 5, before the move was made permanent. The former USC star should get the nod heading into training camp. OLB Tavius Robinson The former Ole Miss pass rusher had 3.5 sacks and 12 QB hits in a reserve role last season. DB Beau Brade Last summer, Brade made the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie free agent after starring at River Hill High School and the University of Maryland. In the games he appeared in, Brade was mainly relegated to special teams roles and only saw the field on defense late in the fourth quarter of games where victory was well in hand. Braden recorded just three total tackles, including just one solo, and played 207 snaps on special teams compared to just 11 on defense. He was inactive for both playoff games. DB Sanoussi Kane Kane is a thumper who also stood out on defense in the preseason. According to Pro Football Focus, he did not allow a single reception on 30 coverage snaps, produced a coverage grade of 73.4, and recorded a forced incompletion and a tackle for loss. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Seven lesser-known Ravens to monitor in 2025
USA Today
21-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ravens to watch: Why these seven under-the-radar players could surprise in 2025
We're looking at seven lesser-known Baltimore Ravens who could have a breakout season in 2025 The 2025 NFL offseason was a success for the Baltimore Ravens team, still looking to reach its first Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson as the quarterback. Baltimore wasn't overly active during NFL free agency. Still, the team added a future Hall of Fame wide receiver to the passing game, a versatile linebacker to the special teams, and a Pro Bowl cornerback on the final day of minicamp. Baltimore lost five key contributors or starters in free agency, and the team remains amid a Super Bowl window and has restocked the roster with 11 draft picks in April. The Ravens landed Malaki Starks in the first round and secured Mike Green after he slipped to Round 2. With training camp now one month away, we're looking at seven under-the-radar Ravens who could have a breakout season. Edge Rusher Adisa Isaac Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh are the unquestioned starters, but the Ravens are hoping 2024 third-round pick Adisa Isaac can take the next step. Isaac saw action in four games and played 32 defensive snaps, as his NFL debut was delayed by a hamstring issue, which sidelined him for the Ravens' first two games. RB Keaton Mitchell Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell says he feels better than he did three years ago. As a rookie, Mitchell led all running backs with at least a dozen attempts in yards per carry (8.4 avg), and he has set personal records in all of his speed tracking analytics this offseason. DB T.J. Tampa Tampa only played seven games in his 2024 rookie campaign season. Hampered by an ankle injury that plagued him since Oct. 24, the former Iowa State star couldn't contribute in his first year, but he offers height, length, speed, and physicality. OL Daniel Faalele After moving from offensive tackle to offensive guard, Faalele was named a Pro Bowl alternate after surrendering one sack and 30 pressures in 504 pass-blocking opportunities last season. An off-season working out with Ronnie Stanley should allow Faalele to take the next steps as a run blocker. OL Andrew Voorhees Vorhees was the initial starter at left guard in 2024 before suffering an injury and getting benched in favor of Patrick Mekari for Weeks 4 and 5, before the move was made permanent. The former USC star should get the nod heading into training camp. OLB Tavius Robinson The former Ole Miss pass rusher had 3.5 sacks and 12 QB hits in a reserve role last season. DB Beau Brade Last summer, Brade made the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie free agent after starring at River Hill High School and the University of Maryland. In the games he appeared in, Brade was mainly relegated to special teams roles and only saw the field on defense late in the fourth quarter of games where victory was well in hand. Braden recorded just three total tackles, including just one solo, and played 207 snaps on special teams compared to just 11 on defense. He was inactive for both playoff games. DB Sanoussi Kane Kane is a thumper who also stood out on defense in the preseason. According to Pro Football Focus, he did not allow a single reception on 30 coverage snaps, produced a coverage grade of 73.4, and recorded a forced incompletion and a tackle for loss.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Winners and losers following the Ravens' 2025 offseason
Baltimore is loaded on both sides of the football, and GM Eric DeCosta knowingly chose to restock the defense with the organization's first two NFL draft picks. The Ravens cruised through the off-season workout program and have a looming two-day mandatory mini-camp scheduled before the team takes a five-week break before returning for the mid-July training camp. Baltimore's two top sack artists return on defense, but the edge rusher position will host the most challenging position battles, just ahead of third cornerback and safety. Advertisement As we await the arrival of training camp, here are the winners and losers of the Baltimore Ravens' offseason. Winners Keaton Mitchell A year and a half removed from a major knee injury that cut his rookie season short, Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell says he feels better than he did three years ago. As a rookie, Mitchell led all running backs with at least a dozen attempts in yards per carry (8.4 avg), and he has set personal records in all of his speed tracking analytics this offseason. OLB Mike Green Green, a second-round draft pick out of Marshall, displayed elite athleticism and outstanding quickness during OTAs. CB T.J. Tampa After spending the bulk of his rookie year injured, Tampa has plenty to prove this summer, and looked athletic and agile during OTAs. OLB Tavius Robinson Ravens pass rush coach Chuck Smith called Robinson "a centerpiece" of the Baltimore defense. The former Ole Miss pass rusher had 32 tackles (13 solo), including 3.5 sacks, one pass defensed, and 12 QB hits in 17 games last season. Advertisement The 2023 fourth-round pick out of Ole Miss spent the first half of the season in a rotational role at edge rusher, but he did start in the final six regular-season games. Robinson will likely serve as the Ravens' primary backup edge rusher for the 2025 campaign behind Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh, while potentially sliding inside to defensive end in key schemes that feature Mike Green off the edge. DB Sanoussi Kane Ar'Darius Washington will be out until at least Week 13, opening up the door for Kane to nab the 3rd safety spot ahead of Beau Brade. Kane was flying around all OTAs, and the seventh-round pick out of Purdue has a shot at carving out an integral role after logging just 22 defensive snaps last season. DC Zach Orr Baltimore added Malaki Starks, Mike Green, Teddye Buchanan, Bilhal Kone, Aeneas Peebles, and Robert Longerbeam to the roster, giving defensive coordinator Zach Orr a starting safety, a lethal edge rusher, a starting inside linebacker candidate, two cornerbacks and a defensive lineman to a defense that was shredded early on last season. Losers QB Lamar Jackson Jackson was a full participant for the Ravens' first open practice of organized team activities on May 28, but hasn't returned to the field since, costing him $750,000 for the second consecutive year. The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player's contract has a clause that pays Jackson nearly $1 million should he attend at least 80% of the team's voluntary workouts. The loss of income lowers Jackson's 2025 compensation from $43.5 million to $42.75 million. OL Emery Jones Jr. It was going to be hard for any of the rookies to make a significant contribution this year outside of Emery Jones Jr, the third-round pick and offensive tackle from LSU. A potential roster battle for the left or right guard spot hasn't materialized because Jones didn't practice and won't be ready until late in training camp because of a shoulder injury. QB Devin Leary Neither of the backup quarterbacks, Cooper Rush or Leary, has been impressive, but the former Kentucky quarterback could force Baltimore to add another signal caller to the mix. David Ojabo Odafe Oweh is likely safe after having his fifth-year option exercised, but the addition of Mike Green makes life difficult for David Ojabo and Malik Hamm. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Baltimore Ravens off-season winners and losers
Yahoo
17-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Can Keaton Mitchell Thrive at Kick Returner
Can Keaton Mitchell Thrive at Kick Returner originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In prior renditions of the Baltimore Ravens' backfield, there was room for a variety of backs. It seemed like every season, the Ravens would put forth a committee of effective, but role-limited players held back by their frame, athleticism, or durability. With quarterback Lamar Jackson alongside them, their collective productivity was generally incredible. Advertisement Then Derrick Henry arrived. Henry was impeccable in his first season in Baltimore, and if not for Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley rushing for 2,000 yards, he would have challenged for yet another rushing title. He added a new level of dynamism to the offense with his contact balance and downhill devastation. He also eliminated the need to use a third running back. That was bad news for Keaton Mitchell, who flashed as an ancillary member of the backfield in 2023 before suffering a season-ending injury. Upon his return in 2024, he saw just 15 carries in five games. There isn't much of a role for him in the 2025 offense for Mitchell, demanding he adds something to his repertoire. Advertisement The Ravens running back is looking forward to his new role as kick returner. As noted on the team's website, he's well-equipped to thrive with the ball in his hands, regardless of how it finds him. 'Assuming Henry and Hill are both healthy, I don't think there are many offensive snaps for Mitchell week-to-week,' Ryan Mink wrote. 'I would estimate he would average maybe five per game, perhaps to give Henry or Hill a breather and as a change-of-pace home run hitter. He could also be used as a gadget-type player on jet sweeps/end arounds. Mitchell is lightning in a bottle, so he could change a game even with limited snaps. If Henry or Hill were to miss any time, Mitchell would obviously be in prime position to make a much larger offensive impact. 'What helps Mitchell is that I expect him to become the Ravens' primary kick returner, which gives him a spot on the active game day roster and puts him in position to rip off big plays. It wouldn't surprise me if Mitchell is in Pro Bowl contention as a returner this year.' Mitchell returned five kicks for 156 yards in his 2024 cameo, including a 47-yard gash. With sub-4.40-second speed and the burst to match, Mitchell is an explosive play waiting to happen. Advertisement Between Henry, Jackson, and the passing-down prowess of Justice Hill, Baltimore is forced to relegate Mitchell. By doing so, the Ravens are signing him up for even more touches. As captured by AJ Gersh, Mitchell is happy to take on more opportunities. He's setting a high bar for himself, too. 'Like a Devin Hester – don't kick it to that type of guy.' Related: Ravens' Oweh Bulking Up for Pivotal 2025 Related: Ravens Making Case for Best Roster in Franchise History This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
