Ravens roster cuts: Tracking the path to 53 players

With Tuesday’s deadline fast approaching, we’re tracking the roster cuts one player at a time.

The Ravens and 31 other teams have begun the painstaking process of trimming their training camp rosters from 90 players to the NFL’s required 53 ahead of Week 1.

Baltimore is a loaded team with Super Bowl aspirations, meaning there aren’t many available roster spots, and few of the players on the bubble will make the cut. The Ravens have decisions to make at the reserve running back and backup offensive line positions, among others.

With Tuesday’s deadline fast approaching, we’re tracking the roster cuts one player at a time.

Baltimore waived the undrafted rookie on Monday.

Washington was waived via an injury settlement.

Signed before the start of training, Gage has been released.

Sharp signed with Baltimore after the draft.

The former Oklahoma and Tulsa offensive tackle signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent.

The former Georgia defensive end signed with Baltimore after the NFL draft.

Report: Ravens waive WR Sean Ryan ahead of 53-man roster deadline

Baltimore Ravens waive Sean Ryan ahead of 53-man roster deadline

The Baltimore Ravens and 31 other teams have started trimming their rosters from 90 players to the NFL-mandated 53-man roster before Week 1.

After parting ways with Scotty Washington and Mike Rigerman, the Ravens are waiving wide receiver Sean Ryan.

Ryan is a second-year receiver out of Rutgers.

After signing as an undrafted free agent last year and spending the season on the team’s practice squad, and could get that designation again this summer.

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5 Ravens players facing make-or-break seasons in 2024

After an exciting offseason, things are quiet at the Under Armour Performance Center. Baltimore’s players are off until the start of training camp, which this year comes early. Rookies report on July 13, and veterans report on July 20. The Ravens …

After an exciting offseason, things are quiet at the Under Armour Performance Center.

Baltimore’s players are off until the start of training camp, which this year comes early. Rookies report on July 13, and veterans report on July 20.

The Ravens will look to use the disappointment from the AFC Championship game loss to the Chiefs as motivation for a 17-game marathon in the toughest division in the NFL. Baltimore has plenty of players who’ll need to step up, and we’re looking at five players facing make-or-break seasons.

Ojabo, a former second-round pick, was an obvious choice for this list, as he has been limited to five games over his first two seasons.

Still, he offers pass rush prowess, and Baltimore could struggle to lead the NFL in sacks again.

The defensive tackle started five games after signing a three-year contract extension in the offseason, but his defensive snap rate dropped from 52 percent to 38 percent to 33 percent over the last three weeks.

Washington had 12 tackles and a fumble recovery in 2023 and will be counted on to replace Clowney’s production.

The 24-year-old cornerback landed on injured reserve in December and has struggled to stay on the field throughout his two-year NFL career, appearing in just 12 of Baltimore’s 32 games.

The Alabama product has been solid on special teams and could break out in 2024.

Harrison, who was re-signed to a one-year deal this offseason, will battle Trenton Simpson for Patrick Queen’s inside linebacker spot.

The 6-foot-3, 259-pound hybrid can play the edge and play on the inside at linebacker. He played in 14 games last season, including eight starts, and made 20 tackles. He has made 120 tackles over his four-year career and played in all but six games.

The 2021 third-round pick has played well when given the opportunity, but he’s never been able to lock down a starting spot. Baltimore has two offensive guard spots open and now is Cleveland’s best shot.

You can never have enough wide receiver talent, and if the season started today, Baltimore would have a solid trio in Zay Flowers, Nelson Agholor, and Rashod Bateman.

Tylan Wallace is a special teams standout, and Deonte Harty has been a Pro Bowl return specialist. Ryan could be the odd man out after a strong 2023 training camp.

John Harbaugh is excited about the Ravens wide receiver group

The Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver corps has largely remained intact from last season’s much-improved unit. The biggest exception is losing veteran Odell Beckham Jr. and adding Devontez Walker in the fourth round of the draft. Ravens head coach …

The Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver corps has largely remained intact from last season’s much-improved unit. The biggest exception is losing veteran Odell Beckham Jr. and adding Devontez Walker in the fourth round of the draft. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh expressed excitement over the group’s potential this season when speaking with the media following the draft.

I’m excited about the wide receiver position,” Harbaugh said. “I’m looking forward to seeing this offense come together, and we’ve been working the personnel side of it; we’ve been working the scheme side of it; we’ve been working with the individual players – developmentally. You put all those things together, and you get out there, and you start practicing, and you get ready to play games. This is a very talented group, and anybody that wants to challenge that, bring it on; you’ve got to line up and play against us, and we’ll see if we don’t have playmakers out there running around [and] making plays. I’m personally very excited about this group. Obviously, ‘Tez’ [Devontez Walker] is a great addition, and the guys that are already there are going to really have good seasons. So, we’re ready to go.

Baltimore signed 2021 first-round wide receiver Rashod Bateman to an extension before the draft to keep him in Baltimore through the 2026 season. The team re-signed veteran Nelson Agholor to a one-year deal just before the start of free agency while later signing wide receiver and All-Pro returner Deonte Harty. Other returning players at the position include Zay Flowers, Tylan Wallace, and Sean Ryan.

 

Ravens sign 9 players to Reserve/Futures deals

The Baltimore Ravens signed nine players to Reserve/Futures deals following the 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game

The Baltimore Ravens are set for an uncertain offseason at key positions following a 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game.

The Ravens will now work to re-sign defensive tackle Justin Madubuike while understanding that they may lose linebacker Patrick Queen to unrestricted free agency.

According to Over The Cap, Baltimore has 29 players set to test free agency and a little over $13,658,828,

With the locker room cleaned out and the offseason set to begin, the Ravens signed nine players to reserve/futures deals via NFL Communications. 

TV Broadcast map for Week 14 slate of NFL games

We’re looking at the TV Broadcast Map for Week 14 and here’s how you can watch the Baltimore Ravens host the Los Angeles Rams if you’re not in Baltimore,

The Ravens (9-3) are vying for the No. 1 seed in the AFC and will host the red-hot Rams (6-6), who are firmly in the playoff hunt after three straight wins.

Sunday’s game will mark the 9th all-time meeting between the two teams, with Baltimore leading the series 5-3.

Los Angeles won the last regular season meeting 20-19 on January 2, 2022, at M&T Bank Stadium.

NATIONAL BROADCASTS

  • Thursday Night: New England @ Pittsburgh (Amazon)
  • Sunday Night: Philadelphia @ Dallas (NBC)
  • Monday Night: Green Bay @ NY Giants (ABC; Joe Buck, Troy Aikman)
  • Monday Night: Tennessee @ Miami (ESPN; Chris Fowler, Louis Riddick, Dan Orlovsky)

    TN-MIA will be simulcast on WTVF (CBS/5) Nashville and WSFL (CW/39) Miami.

With the week’s final practice underway, we’re looking at the TV broadcast map for the Week 14 slate of games courtesy of 506 Sports.

AFC Playoff Picture entering Week 14: Ravens-Dolphins battling for top spot

The AFC Playoff Picture is clearly developing and the Baltimore Ravens are currently the No. 2 seed behind Miami Dolphins entering Week 14

Baltimore and Miami will meet in Week 17, and the matchup could ultimately determine the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC.

Until then, both teams will continue navigating a challenging AFC gauntlet that’ll see the Ravens face the Rams, Jaguars, and 49ers before hosting the Dolphins and closing with the Steelers.

Miami’s schedule has fewer landmines, with matchups against the Titans, Jets, Cowboys, Ravens and Bills.

Baltimore and Jacksonville control their own destiny, and with Week 14 preparation underway, we’re updating the AFC playoff picture.

Ravens’ 10 most important players for the second half of the season

We’re looking at the Baltimore Ravens’ 10 most important players for the final five games of the 2023 regular season

The Ravens are 9-3 and sitting atop the AFC after a 20-10 win over the Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Week 12.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson was 18-32 passing, for 177 yards and one passing touchdown, while also logging 11 carries for 39 yards. Explosive rookie running back Keaton Mitchell led the group with 64 yards on nine carries, while Zay Flowers had two touchdowns and 62 total yards on the night.

The Ravens’ defense was dominant, holding the Chargers to 279 yards of offense on 69 plays.

With Baltimore’s much-needed bye week complete and the team set to return to the Under Armour Performance Center to begin preparation for the Rams, here are the Ravens’ 10 most important players for the season’s final five games.

Studs and duds from Ravens 20-10 win over Chargers in Week 12

We’re looking at the studs and duds from the Baltimore Ravens 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 12

The Ravens’ defense was dominant, holding the Chargers to 279 yards of offense on 69 plays, while star quarterback Lamar Jackson was 18-32 passing, for 177 yards and one passing touchdown, as Baltimore entered the bye week 9-3 and atop the AFC.

Jackson became the 4th quarterback in NFL history to eclipse 5,000 yards rushing in a career, joining Michael Vick, Cam Newton, and Russell Wilson.

Baltimore allowed less than 300 yards and sacked Chargers QB Justin Herbert thrice while holding an explosive offense to 10 points on the night.

With the team off for several days, here are the studs and duds from the Ravens’ 20-10 win.

Takeaways and observations from Ravens 20-10 win over Chargers on SNF

We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Baltimore Ravens 20-10 win over Chargers on SNF

The Ravens are 9-3 and living the Hollywood life after a 20-10 beatdown of the Los Angeles Chargers that wasn’t as close as the score indicated.

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Baltimore’s defense was dominant, holding the Chargers to 279 yards of offense on 69 plays. Justin Herbert and company went 7-15 on third downs and 1-2 in the red zone.

With the team getting much-needed rest on the bye week, we’re looking at the takeaways and observations from Sunday night’s win.