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Will Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton play QB spy vs. Bills’ Josh Allen?

Baltimore Ravens S Kyle Hamilton is fast, physical, and tough just like Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen. Will DC Zach Orr use him as a QB spy?

Perhaps Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton could be used to neutralize the mobility threat of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the AFC Divisional Round this upcoming weekend.

Allen rushed for 46 yards in the 31-7 AFC Wild Card matchup against the Denver Broncos, yardage the Ravens defense cannot allow if they want to escape Highmark Stadium this Sunday night.

Remember, Hamilton was used more frequently as an underneath defender when the Ravens matched up with the Bills earlier this season. Will defensive coordinator Zach Orr consider this this upcoming weekend?

Hamilton possesses uncanny intangibles: intuitiveness, hindsight, and elite discipline. At six-foot-four-inches and 224 pounds, Hamilton has the size needed to tackle Allen single-handedly in the open field. Hamilton tallied 77 solo tackles this season, ranking No. 19 in the NFL category.

Linebacker Malik Harrison is not agile enough to deal with Allen or Bills running backs James Cook and Tyus Johnson out of the backfield. If linebacker Roquan Smith is busy watching for leak-out underneath options, no one will be readily available to stop Allen if Hamilton isn’t deployed.

Linebacker Chris Board has played well late in the season but may have his hands full covering tight ends Dawson Knox and Dalton Kincaid. Nevertheless, Hamilton may need to be used as a disruptive robber or quarterback spy to help minimize Allen’s playmaking abilities.

Zach Orr just keeps upping the score, Ravens clinch AFC North

Over the last three games, the Baltimore Ravens defense are allowing opponents just 11 points per game. DC Zach Orr deserves his credit.

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr is catching stride at the perfect time of year. Over the last three games, Orr’s defense has allowed opponents an average of 9.7 points per game, bringing punishing play on defense and flocking the way the Ravens have throughout franchise history.


Orr’s mike linebacker Roquan Smith featured seven assisted tackles in the 35-10 win over the Cleveland Browns. The defensive unit has designated leaders at all three levels to help ensure the agenda of making the opposing offensive miserable. The Ravens continue to lead the entire NFL in rushing yards and opponent rushing yards allowed per game. Certainly, a universal understanding of the front seven should go as a credit to both the offensive and defensive line coaches for the Ravens, who make it all happen in the trenches.


Ultimately, while Orr builds momentum with his unit heading into the season’s biggest stage, Ravens fans can only stand in awe. From here on out, it’ll be win or go home for the Ravens, and hopefully, they have what it takes to make a push to the Super Bowl.

Ravens-Bengals injury report: Andrew Vorhees among 4 listed as limited participants

Andrew Vorhees was among four Baltimore Ravens listed as limited participants ahead of Sunday’s game against the Bengals

The Ravens are getting healthier, with perfect attendance at Wednesday’s practice, but multiple players still appear on the Week 5 injury report.

Andrew Vorhees was among four players listed as limited participants, while Michael Pierce was a full participant ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Bengals.

The Bengals cleared defensive end Myles Murphy and defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson to return to practice, and designated Jackson for return from the Reserve/Injured list.

Ravens vs. Packers: Top photos from preseason finale at Lambeau Field

We’re looking at the top photos from the Baltimore Ravens preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field

It’s only the preseason, but the Ravens will head towards the 53-man roster cutdown date with a sour taste after a 30-7 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field on Saturday afternoon. Josh Johnson was 5-7 for 71 yards and one passing touchdown, while Michael Pratt led Green Bay in passing, going 8-12 for 80 yards and one touchdown. The Packers were dominant on the ground, amassing 193 rushing yards, as Ellis Merriweather led all ball carriers with 16 yards for 74 yards. The Packers held the ball for nearly ten minutes longer than the Ravens and out-gained Baltimore by 326 yards to 177 for John Harbaugh’s bunch. With Baltimore now turning its attention toward the Chiefs, here’s an instant analysis of the loss. ***

Ravens vs. Falcons: Top photos from Baltimore’s 13-12 win in preseason Week 2

We’re looking at the top photos from the Baltimore Ravens 13-12 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the preseason Week 2 matchup

Backup quarterback Josh Johnson was perfect on the afternoon, and rookie Emory Jones added a 56-yard touchdown throw to Dayton Wade in the second half to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 13-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium.  The Ravens snapped a three-game preseason losing streak, while Atlanta had 343 yards of total offense but was 4-13 on third downs. Baltimore had another putrid day on the ground, rushing for 71 yards on 30 attempts.  With the team set to start preparation for the preseason finale, here are the top photos from the win over Atlanta. ***

Top photos from Ravens 16-13 loss to Eagles in preseason opener

We’re looking at the top photos from the Baltimore Ravens 16-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the preseason opener at M&T Bank Stadium

The Ravens returned to the field for live game action for the first time since their heartbreaking, 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game.

Baltimore hosted Philadelphia at M&T Bank Stadium, with both teams on similar arcs, and championship paths. Starting quarterback Lamar Jackson sat out along with key starters on both sides of the football.

Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made a 49-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Philadelphia Eagles a 16-13 victory after Baltimore quarterback Emory Jones — who had just entered the game — was sacked and fumbled on the next play.

The recovery by Patrick Johnson gave Elliott his final opportunity of the night.

With Baltimore set to start preparation for the Falcons in the second week of the preseason, we’re looking at the top photos from Friday night.

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Chris Board exits Ravens preseason matchup vs. Eagles with concussion symptoms

Board suffered a head injury, midway through the first half, and soon found himself in the medical tent. 

With Roquan Smith granted the night off, backup middle linebacker Chris Board received a starting assignment for the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Board teamed up with first-round draft pick Nate Wiggins to make the first tackle of the game for the Ravens.

That assisted tackle would ultimately be the only place that Board showed up in the stat sheet.

Board suffered a head injury midway through the first half and soon found himself in the medical tent.

He was subsequently ruled out of the game with concussion-like symptoms. The team tweeted out the following statement below:

If it is definitely found to be a concussion, then Board will naturally enter into the league’s protocol.

As the second-string MLB (sometimes referred to as “The Mike” in a three-linebacker defensive formation), the 29-year-old is a key player in the Ravens’ two-deep.

In his six-year NFL career, Board has played in every regular-season game except one in 2019.

 

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. ***

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.

Every move the Ravens have made so far this offseason

With the 2024 NFL Draft fast approaching, we’re looking at every move the Baltimore Ravens have made this off-season

The Ravens will look drastically different on both sides of the football field after undergoing massive changes in player personnel and the coaching staff.

Baltimore signed Justin Madubuike, one of the league’s best defensive linemen, to an extension. After inking Madubuike to a deal, Baltimore landed Derrick Henry for two years and $16 million.

However, the Ravens suffered significant free-agent losses. 

Patrick Queen (Steelers), Geno Stone (Bengals), and Gus Edwards (Chargers) were among eight free agents to sign elsewhere. Baltimore also traded Morgan Moses to the Jets and released Tyus Bowser in a cost-cutting move.

With the NFL draft fast approaching, we’re reviewing every move Baltimore made this off-season.