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Ravens place six players on PUP list ahead of training camp

The Ravens placed six players on the physically unable to perform list ahead of 2022 training camp

The Baltimore Ravens went through an extremely injury-plagued season in 2021, losing a massive amount of key contributors over the course of the year. The team had to continuously plug in different players at many different positions, and it resulted in an 8-9 season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Baltimore is regarded as a strong bounce-back candidate in 2022 due to the amount of talent that they should be getting back on the field as they return from injuries. However, on Friday the team placed six of their players on the physically unable to perform list ahead of training camp in running backs JK Dobbins and Gus Edwards, offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley, outside linebacker Tyus Bowser, cornerback Marcus Peters and safety Ar’Darius Washington.

Dobbins, Edwards and Peters each tore their ACL before the 2021 season started, ending their year before it began. Stanley played in one game after suffering an ankle injury in 2020, but opted for a second surgery shortly thereafter. Bowser tore his achilles in Week 18 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Washington missed the back half of the season with a foot injury suffered in practice.

Players who are placed on the PUP list before training camp can come off of it at any time.

Bleacher Report grades Ravens’ 2017 NFL draft haul

Bleacher Report graded the Ravens’ 2017 draft class

The Baltimore Ravens are widely regarded as a team that drafts well by using a multitude of different strategies. They are able to secure talent by drafting for need, but also by taking the best player available to them on their board at the time of their selection, effectively stacking depth on depth.

When grading each NFL team’s 2017 draft haul, Maurice Moten of Bleacher Report gave Baltimore a solid grade of a B+, discussing some of the best picks that the team had as they developed into starting caliber players over the course of their first few seasons in the league.

“Aside from two-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey, the Baltimore Ravens’ top 2017 picks needed time to develop into first-stringers…In 2021, Tyus Bowser became a full-time starter, recording 59 tackles, eight for loss, seven sacks and 26 pressures. After two years in a backup role, Chuck Clark has started in most of the games at safety.”

Moten also talked about some of the selections that didn’t quite pan out for the team from their 2017 draft class, but said that they get a lot of credit for drafting three defensive starters.

“On the flip side, the Ravens saw Chris Wormley break out after they traded him to a division rival in the Pittsburgh Steelers two years ago. In 2021, he had his best pro campaign, logging 51 tackles, six for loss, seven sacks and 18 pressures…Tim Williams and Jermaine Eluemunor each played fewer than 20 games with the Ravens. Nico Siragusa has logged zero NFL regular-season snaps…Overall, Baltimore gets a lot of credit for finding three starters on defense—one of them a top playmaker among the league’s cornerbacks.”

Humphrey and Clark have been staples in the Ravens’ secondary, while Bowser has turned into one of the most versatile players on the Baltimore defense. While players such as Wormley, Williams, Eluemunor and Siragusa didn’t quite work out for the team, they were still able to secure top-end talent at multiple points in the draft, making the class a decently good one all things considered.

Bleacher Report says this Ravens veteran could lose job after 2022 NFL draft

Bleacher Report named this Ravens veteran as a player who could lose his job after the 2022 NFL draft

Despite a disappointing 2021 season in which they finished 8-9, the Baltimore Ravens have no shortage of talent on their roster. They are now looking forward to 2022, and have already started to shape how their team will look for next season with multiple free agent additions. However, there are other ways for them to improve, including the 2022 NFL draft.

When looking at veterans from NFL teams who could lose their jobs after the draft, Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report named Baltimore outside linebacker Tyus Bowser on his list. Ballentine talked about Bowser’s struggles in pass coverage and the torn achilles that he suffered in Week 18 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

“However, he struggled in pass coverage, giving up 16 completions on 20 targets for 209 yards and a passer rating of 126.9…The key factor for Bowser is his torn Achilles that he suffered in the last game of the season. That’s an injury that can cast doubt on a player’s burst going forward…At the very least, Bowser will have to work hard to regain his starting spot.”

Bowser was one of the better defenders on the Ravens’ defense in 2021, totaling 59 tackles, seven sacks and three forced fumbles. While Baltimore will have to wait for him to get healthy again before putting him back on the field, they usually ease rookies into things when they have the opportunity to and trust their veterans, which means Bowser could regain his starting spot after a few games of being back.

The Ravens don’t have many options at the edge position right now with Bowser injured and Justin Houston as well as Pernell McPhee being free agents. It wouldn’t be shocking whatsoever to see them invest in the outside linebacker position early in the draft and bring in an instant impact playmaker that could play more snaps for the duration of Bowser’s absence.

If a rookie is playing well when Bowser returns, they could still see their starting spot given back to the veteran. Even if that is the case, the idea of starting has diminished over recent seasons. For example, outside linebacker Odafe Oweh only started two games during his rookie year in 2021 and still played a significant number of snaps.

Bowser has earned a starting spot in Baltimore, and it doesn’t seem likely that the team would move him to a backup role in favor of a first-year player, even with his achilles injury in mind. However, when he comes back he will play a key role on the Ravens’ defense, regardless of whether he “starts” or not.

Ravens HC John Harbaugh shares injury update, thoughts on timeline about OLB Tyus Bowser

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh provided an update and thoughts on a timeline about outside linebacker Tyus Bowser

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh met with the media on Monday to give his end of season news conference. Harbaugh told reporters many different things, including that he believed the team will bounce back next season and that he was hopeful that players who were injured should be ready to go.

One of the players who reportedly suffered a serious injury was outside linebacker Tyus Bowser, who was believed to have suffered a torn achilles in a Week 18 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. During Harbaugh’s presser, he provided an update on Bowser and confirmed the injury, as well as his thoughts on a timeline for the emerging linebacker to return.

“Yes, he did tear his Achilles. He had surgery. By all accounts, it went great. They always say that. Have you ever had a surgery that you came out and you woke up and the guy goes, ‘It didn’t go well?’ I guess if you woke up, it went well,” Harbaugh said. “So, it went well. But I do think it went well, and I do know Tyus [Bowser]. Tyus is going to work. So, I’m pretty excited. I think Tyus will be back for the start of the season. I think Tyus will be back for training camp; that’s my prediction. That’s my timeline, so I’m going to stick with that.”

Bowser, 26, was a key player on the Baltimore defense in 2021. He led the team in sacks with seven and started in all 17 games. Bowser also had two forced fumbles and 59 total tackles.

Ravens players react on Twitter to the hiring of Mike Macdonald as new DC

Multiple Ravens players reacted on Twitter to the hiring of Mike Macdonald as the team’s new defensive coordinator

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Thursday night that they had hired former University of Michigan defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for the same role in Baltimore. Macdonald makes his return to the Charm City after seven years with the Ravens from 2014-2020, and will now take over a defense that was ravaged by injuries but struggled with inconsistencies over the course of 2021.

Macdonald worked in a multitude of roles during his first stint in Baltimore, so he has familiarity with how things work within the organization. After the hire was announced, multiple Ravens players took to Twitter to express their excitement about Macdonald’s return to Baltimore, including inside linebackers Patrick Queen and L.J. Fort, as well as outside linebacker Tyus Bowser.

Macdonald is just 34 years old, but is regarded as a very bright football mind. He turned around the defense at Michigan by implementing multiple new strategies and personnel groupings, leading the university to the College Football Playoffs. The Ravens and their players are excited about the hire, and rightfully so.

 

5 takeaways from Ravens’ 16-13 overtime loss to Steelers

We look at takeaways from the Ravens’ 16-13 overtime defeat to the Steelers in Week 18

The Baltimore Ravens saw their 2021 season end in a heartbreaking way, losing 16-13 in overtime to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18. The loss marked their sixth-straight, which had never happened in the John Harbaugh-era up until this point.

Baltimore had plenty of opportunities to pull ahead for good and secure a victory, but a poor showing in the red zone on offense and untimely plays given up on defense sealed their fate as they were unable to take care of their own business once again.

Below we look at five takeaways from the Ravens’ Week 18 loss to Pittsburgh.

Ravens reportedly fear OLB Tyus Bowser suffered major injury in Week 18 vs. Steelers

The Ravens reportedly fear that Tyus Bowser suffered a major injury in Week 18 against the Steelers

The Baltimore Ravens were defeated by the Pittsburgh Steelers by the final score of 16-13 in overtime in Week 18. It was a crushing loss to a cruel season. It marked the sixth-straight loss by Baltimore, ending their season on a low note after starting the year 8-3.

Injuries were a key talking point for the team over the course of the 2021 season, and the woes continued after the game, as it was reported by Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reported that the team fears that outside linebacker Tyus Bowser suffered a torn achilles in their Week 18 game against Pittsburgh.

Bowser had a great 2021 season for Baltimore, finishing the year with a team-high seven sacks to go along with 53 total tackles, four passes defended and two forced fumbles. The timing of the injury would mean that Bowser most likely wouldn’t be ready for the start of the 2022 season, which would be a crushing blow to the Ravens’ defense.

Former Ravens HC Brian Billick breaks down key defensive plays from Week 17 vs. Rams

Former Ravens head coach Brian Billick broke down key defensive plays from the team’s Week 17 game agains the Rams

The Baltimore Ravens fell to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17 by the final score of 20-19. The loss marked their fifth-straight, and dropped them to 8-8 on the 2021 season. However, that doesn’t mean there weren’t impressive plays made by the team that kept them in the game and put them in a position to win.

After the Ravens’ Week 17 contest, former Baltimore head coach Brian Billick broke down some of the key defensive plays from the game on his “Billick’s Breakdown” segment. He looked at moments from safety Chuck Clark, defensive tackle Justin Madubuike, cornerback Jimmy Smith, outside linebacker Tyus Bowser and more.

Billick even threw in a breakdown of a play from tight end Mark Andrews, who has been on fire this season. While the end result wasn’t what the Ravens wanted, they still got many good contributions from plenty of key players throughout the game, which led to some positive takeaways.

Ravens activate seven players from Reserve/COVID-19 list

The Ravens activated seven players from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday

The Baltimore Ravens have seen COVID-19 make its way through their locker room over the last few weeks. The team has had to place many players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, causing them to miss one or multiple games.

Despite losing so many pieces for varying amounts of time, Baltimore announced some good news on Wednesday, as they activated seven total players from the Resrve/COVID-19 list in outside linebackers Justin Houston and Tyus Bowser, inside linebackers Chris Board and Kristian Welch, safety Geno Stone, practice squad quarterback Chris Streveler and practice squad offensive tackle David Sharpe.

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The Ravens getting back so many players is a big deal. Houston and Bowser are two of the team’s best pass rushing options, while stone provides depth in the secondary. Board and Welch are key on special teams, while Streveler and Sharpe are important depth pieces. As the week goes on, hopefully Baltimore can get the rest of the players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list back as well.

Ravens continue adding players to Reserve/COVID-19 list, activate one

The Ravens have continued to put players to the Reserve/COVID-19 list, adding two more to the list on Tuesday

The Baltimore Ravens have seen COVID-19 run through their locker room as an extremely rapid pace over the past few weeks. It has impacted the team that they’ve been able to field on a weekly basis, as for example in Week 16 they had over 30 players out due to either an injury or their placement on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

On Tuesday, Baltimore announced that they had added two more players to the Reserve/COVID-19 list in outside linebacker Tyus Bowser and defensive back Ar’Darius Washington. However, in good news the Ravens did activate cornerback Chris Westry from the list, which gives the team some secondary back.

Bowser is a big loss for Baltimore if he can’t play on Sunday in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Rams. He currently leads the team in sacks with six, and has shown the ability to be a high-level player in multiple aspects. Washington is currently on injured reserve with a broken foot.