Category: Ravens minicamp

Ravens move undrafted rookie Qadir Ismail from WR to the tight end position

The Baltimore Ravens are moving Qadir Ismail from the wide receiver position to the tight end spot

Qadir Ismail is vying for a spot on the Ravens’ roster this summer. With the wide receiver position stacked with talent, the versatile athlete has moved to the tight end position.

Ryan Mink reports that Ismail is now listed as a tight end. At 6 feet 6 inches, Qadir is hard to miss on the field and could develop into an intriguing option for the position.

Ismail was initially invited to try out at rookie minicamp and was signed to the 90-man roster at the start of Organized Team Activities.

A converted quarterback who transferred from Villanova to Samford University, he totaled 16 catches for 156 yards over two seasons as a wide receiver.

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Ravens sign LB Quincy Roche after placing Malik Hamm on injured reserve

The Baltimore Ravens are signing linebacker Quincy Roche to a one-year deal after placing Malik Hamm on injured reserve Tuesday

The Ravens are signing veteran linebacker Quincy Roche after the team placed second-year pass rusher Malik Hamm on injured reserve.

Hamm, who was competing for a role in the outside linebacker rotation, has been placed on injured reserve for the second year in a row. As a rookie, Hamm initially made the Ravens 53-man roster in 2023.

A Maryland native, Roche played at New Town High School in Owings Mills and was a sixth-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021 after playing at the University of Miami.

Roche played 17 games with the New York Giants in 2021 and ’22, recording 40 tackles, 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble. Roche spent the 2023 season on the Minnesota Vikings practice squad before becoming a free agent.

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Ravens training camp: Top photos from Day 5 of practice

We’re looking at the top photos from Day 5 of Baltimore Ravens training camp practices

The Ravens had a day off from training camp on Thursday but returned to the Under Armour Performance Center on Friday and Saturday for their first two full-padded summer practices. Lamar Jackson returned to the lineup after a medical evaluation for flu-like symptoms. At the same time, the team honored the late Jacoby Jones on the day that family and friends traveled to New Orleans for his funeral services. With Sunday’s practice quickly approaching, here are takeaways and notes from Saturday’s session. ***

Odafe Oweh has complete faith in David Ojabo as Ravens look to duplicate 60 sacks from 2023

Odafe Oweh says the Baltimore Ravens will look to duplicate their 60 defensive sacks from 2023

The Ravens led the NFL in sacks last season but watched as Jadeveon Clowney and Patrick Queen departed in free agency.

In 2024, a new cast of characters is on the edge, with Odafe Oweh and David Ojabo as the young but elder statesmen on a defense that sees Kyle Van Noy return as a veteran, Tavius Robinson as an intriguing second-year pass rusher, and Adisa Isaac as the hotshot rookie from Penn State.

While addressing the media on Tuesday, Oweh stated he has complete faith in David Ojabo and jabbed the media for not thinking Baltimore would rack up 60 sacks in 2023.

According to PFF, among 64 NFL edge rushers with at least 295 pass-rushing snaps last season, Clowney’s 79.0 PFF pass-rush grade ranked 18th, Oweh’s (25 years old) 77.4 PFF pass-rush grade ranked 22nd and third-year edge rusher David Ojabo earned a 63.2 PFF pass-rush grade when healthy.

If Baltimore can get consistent production from Broderick Washington, Tavius Robinson, and Adisa Isaac, 55+ sacks should be attainable.

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Lamar Jackson misses third straight training camp practice with an undisclosed illness

Baltimore Ravens MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson missed his third straight day of training camp practice with an undisclosed illness

The Ravens are more than 40 days away from kicking off the NFL season in Kansas City against the Super Bowl champion Chiefs, and it’s a good thing because their MVP quarterback would be unavailable if that matchup took place this week.

Lamar Jackson will miss his third straight day of training camp practice after being sent home on Saturday with an undisclosed illness.

Backup quarterback Josh Johnson will take the first team snaps again for Baltimore, while rookie signal-callers Devin Leary and Emory Jones will benefit from another day of increased reps.

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Ravens training camp: Lamar Jackson to miss 2nd straight practice due to an illness

Baltimore’s MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss his second straight training camp practice due to an unknown illness

Lamar Jackson is now up to two used PTO days this season. The Ravens MVP quarterback will miss the second straight day of training camp practice with an undisclosed illness.

Jackson was sent home on Saturday after not feeling well, and according to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, he’ll be out of action again on Wednesday.

Backup quarterback Josh Johnson will take the first team snaps again for Baltimore, while rookie signal-callers Devin Leary and Emory Jones will benefit from another day of increased reps.

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Ravens initial 90-man roster arranged by uniform number ahead of training camp

Baltimore Ravens’ 90-man roster at the start of 2024 training camp

The Baltimore Ravens have officially reported to the Under Armour Performance Center for the start of training camp with the first practice scheduled for Sunday morning.

There will be starting jobs and roster spots up for grabs, which should make for some intriguing position battles throughout camp and the preseason.

Currently, the Ravens have 90 players on their roster, and that will be trimmed down to 53 ahead of the start of the regular season, and by August 27.

With training camp underway, here’s an updated look at the Ravenss’ initial 90-man roster at the start of training camp, organized by jersey number.

Why rookie WR Devontez Walker could be the biggest sleeper for the Ravens

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Devontez Walker has the ideal frame to compete at the NFL level. 

At six-foot-two-inches and 200 pounds, Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Devontez Walker has the ideal frame to compete at the NFL level. 

In a recent sit down with team media, Walker revealed that he had been running reps with the first-string at OTA’s. Is offensive coordinator Todd Monken sold on Walker’s upside?

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Walker’s physicality can mesh well with teammate wide receivers Rashod Bateman and Zay Flowers, who are more of the speed guys.

Walker’s highlight reels from the University of North Carolina are filled with high-point catches and touchdown receptions from rookie Drake Maye.

Perhaps Walker can be a red zone threat in Monken’s scheme, a serviceable run blocker, or a decoy deep threat for Flowers on underneath routes. 

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Although the Ravens seemed to take a step back by losing key players on their roster, they’ve done diligence to add youthful talent to a franchise full of locker-room camaraderie.

Don’t sleep on Ravens rookie pass rusher Adisa Isaac

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Adisa Issac picked up 7.5 sacks last season at Penn State.

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Adisa Isaac picked up 7.5 sacks last season at Penn State. Isaac will have the potential to be just as productive in the NFL for a franchise that has a history of developing defensive players.

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Issac knows that joining the Ravens is an honor. The endless support he will get from head coach John Harbaugh cannot be overstated.

Isaac will fit in perfectly with all-pro inside linebacker Roquan Smith signaling in defensive coordinator Zach Orr’s play calls.

Isaac is a physical edge rusher who can get sacks, and he will be needed to accommodate defensive end JaDaveon Clowney’s departure.

Youth and explosiveness may be the catalyst for defense, with newly drafted rookie defenders Issac and defensive back Nate Wiggins. Both players will get an entire summer to prepare for the biggest stage in their football careers.