The Baltimore Ravens’ starting center job remains one of the most important unresolved questions on the roster, but the cleanest answer entering training camp is Danny Pinter. That does not mean the competition is over. Baltimore has not named a starter, and head coach Jesse Minter indicated during minicamp that the battle was fairly even between Pinter and Jovaughn Gwyn, with the real evaluation coming once pads go on in training camp. Corey Bullock also remains part of the broader picture, although his path became more complicated after Baltimore Sun reporter Brian Wacker noted that Bullock had offseason surgery, according to Bullock’s social media. Wacker previously reported that Bullock had been dealing with an issue during the offseason program.
Pinter should be viewed as the early favorite because of experience and roster logic. The Ravens signed the former Colts interior lineman in free agency after losing Tyler Linderbaum, giving Baltimore a veteran option with center flexibility and NFL experience. Pinter’s one-year deal was reported at $2.25 million with incentives that could take it to $2.75 million, a modest but meaningful investment for a team trying to stabilize one of the most important positions on the offensive line.
Looks like #Ravens OL Corey Bullock underwent surgery. He was absent during minicamp earlier this month (via his IG) pic.twitter.com/9VGYmTG5fD
— Brian Wacker (brianwacker1) June 23, 2026
Gwyn is the most athletic challenger. The former seventh-round pick brings interior versatility and has been directly involved in the competition. If he wins the job, it would likely be because he proves to be the better mover, communicator, and run-game fit once the Ravens get into padded work. Baltimore’s offense requires more from the center than simply snapping the ball. The position controls protection communication, helps set the timing of the run game, and must build immediate trust with Lamar Jackson.

The Baltimore Ravens have stars in place, but training camp will determine how much their supporting cast changes before Week 1.
Baltimore’s roster has several established pillars, starting with Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Mark Andrews, Zay Flowers, Kyle Hamilton, Nnamdi Madubuike, and Trey Hendrickson. The more interesting camp questions may come from the players beneath that tier. First-year offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is installing a system with new wide receivers, the offensive line is transitioning after Tyler Linderbaum’s departure, and the defense has several young players vying for greater responsibilities under head coach Jesse Minter and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.
These seven Ravens could see their roles change the most during training camp.
1. Adam Randall
Randall enters camp as one of Baltimore’s more intriguing offensive rookies because his role is still being defined. The Ravens drafted the former Clemson wide receiver as a running back, giving the offense a bigger, versatile developmental piece behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. Randall’s path to a meaningful role will depend on how quickly he adjusts to the full responsibilities of the position, including protections, run-game timing, and special teams. His receiving background gives him a chance to stand out, but the Ravens will need to see whether he can become more than a projection.

"Take it one game at a time" is the Godfather of all sports cliches. There is no other phrase in the world of athletics more shopworn than this. However, cliches exist for a reason, and if you want to be a successful coach and/or player, taking it one day at a time is a solid strategy. But sports writers aren't players and coaches.
They should and do look ahead, at the whole schedule and way beyond the next game. We will do just that here.
It's the third NFL game in Brazil in as many years, and a perfect early-season litmus test for the Ravens. In 2024, Baltimore got off to a 0-2 start, but quickly turned their season around by winning at Dallas in week three.
You've got to win your division games, and if the Bengals are anywhere near as for real as quarterback Joe Burrow believes, then these two clashes will be critical. While there are a lot of tough games on Baltimore's 2026 schedule, they do have the advantage of playing the entirety of the divisions that were the weakest in both conferences last season.
The Ravens' own division, the AFC North, was the weakest of the lot in the American Football Conference in 2025. Baltimore also faces every team in the NFC South, which was the softest division in the National Football Conference in 2025.

Are the Minnesota Vikings leaving wins on the table because Kevin O’Connell isn’t putting in the late-night film sessions that Ben Johnson is doing with Caleb Williams in Chicago? Or is he? That’s the provocative question Dave Stefano and Darren Campbell tackle head-on in this week’s episode of Two Old Bloggers, a Minnesota Vikings podcast produced by Vikings 1st & SKOL.
The Bears’ 12-4 turnaround — after Williams credited his two-hour nightly film sessions with Johnson — has Dave asking out loud: “Is somebody in the organization sitting down there and spending that extra time with the quarterback?” It’s a question ******* ody in the Twin Cities media seems to be asking, and it might be the most important one of the offseason. Or is it a big nothing-burger?
The Caleb Williams–Ben Johnson film room revelation from the Pardon My Take podcast, where Williams described daily one-and-a-half to two-hour meetings with his head coach during the season. The duo contrasts that with what’s publicly known — and not known — about Kevin O’Connell’s mentorship habits with J.J. McCarthy and now with Kyler Murray. As Darren notes, “O’Connell’s big on empowerment and trust — and that trust paid off with Darnold in 2024.” But does it go far enough?
They draw comparisons to Belichick/Brady and Payton/Brees, both marathon film-room partnerships that produced Super Bowl rings. From there, the show pivots to the NFL rumor mill’s latest offering: NFL insider Jason La Canfora floating a Jordan Addison trade to the Baltimore Ravens. Darren breaks down the case for and against, weighing Addison’s drop issues, off-field arrests, and contract situation against the reality that “his poor stats were largely driven by poor quarterback play.”
The show wraps with three “This Week in Vikingsland” topics: Nolan Teasley’s completed front office rebuild (with Ryan Pace, Trent Kirschner, and Tyler Hamblin now aboard), a Mac Jones-to-Vikings 2027 scenario worth monitoring, and Darren’s bold bounce-back prediction for T.J. Hockenson — fueled by improved QB play and Kyler Murray’s history of targeting his tight end.

Vega Ioane was drafted to help stabilize the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive line immediately and possibly anchor it for years.
The Ravens selected the Penn State guard with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, making a major investment in the interior of the offensive line after losing Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency. Baltimore still has questions at center, where Danny Pinter, Jovaughn Gwyn, and Corey Bullock are competing for the starting job, but Ioane gives the Ravens a powerful first-round piece at guard as the unit transitions into a new era.
Over his final two seasons in Happy Valley, Ioane didn't allow a holding penalty. Ioane brings the size and physicality Baltimore has long valued. He has been listed around 6-foot-4 and 329 pounds, with the frame, strength, and temperament to move defenders in the run game while holding up in pass protection. The Ravens did not draft him as a developmental luxury. They drafted him because he was one of the cleanest interior offensive line prospects in the class and fits an offense built around Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.
His production at Penn State explains the confidence. Ioane was one of the nation’s top guards, earning All-American and All-Big Ten recognition while becoming one of the most reliable blockers in college football. He allowed zero sacks in 2025 while primarily playing left guard, and his pass protection was one of the strongest parts of his profile. That matters for Baltimore because Jackson’s creativity can cover up a lot, but the Ravens still need clean interior protection to prevent pressure from arriving directly in the quarterback’s face.
Ioane’s game is built on power, balance, and finish. He can generate movement at the point of attack, climb to the second level, and punish defenders when he gets proper leverage. His physicality should fit naturally in a Ravens offense that wants to remain one of the NFL’s most dangerous rushing attacks. With Henry in the backfield and Jackson stressing defenses on every snap, Baltimore needs guards who can create displacement and keep the timing of the run game intact.

Bromley have confirmed the departure of defender Kyle Cameron after the mutual termination of his contract.
The 29-year-old arrived last summer following his departure from Notts County, where he had captained the side to promotion from the National League.
He made 18 League Two appearances for the Ravens in 2025-2026, scoring twice, as the club won promotion as champions up to League One.
Cameron started his career at Newcastle and he has also played for the likes of York, Barrow and Torquay.
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The Baltimore Ravens did not add Trey Hendrickson simply to win the offseason. They added him to change the math, and most importantly, close ballgames out when he's needed most.
Things changed after Baltimore reached an agreement with Hendrickson on a four-year, $112 million contract, keeping one of the NFL’s most productive pass rushers in the AFC North and giving the Ravens the edge closer they had been searching for. The move came after Baltimore backed out of a Maxx Crosby trade and regained the two first-round picks it had sent to the Raiders, creating a different version of the same plan: add a proven pass rusher while maintaining enough draft capital to keep reshaping the roster.
The Ravens will take criticism for the way the process unfolded, but the football logic is clear. Hendrickson gives Anthony Weaver’s defense a player who can create pressure without requiring extra rushers. That matters in today’s NFL, and it matters even more in a division that still runs through difficult quarterback matchups, including Joe Burrow and the Bengals twice each season.
Hendrickson, 31, was coming off back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons and four straight Pro Bowls before contract frustration and core muscle surgery in December limited him to four sacks in seven games in 2025. Even with that quieter season, his résumé gives Baltimore something it lacked: a proven finisher who can close games from the edge.
That is where the math changes.

Welcome back to Loose Feathers, a round-up of recent news and notes about the Baltimore Ravens. Let’s get into the latest updates!
NFL players routinely undergo minor surgery in the offseason to address lingering issues from the previous year. Two Ravens to do so this year are cornerback Nate Wiggins and offensive lineman Corey Bullock.
The Ravens anticipated a jump from Wiggins in 2025 that never quite materialized. He is among Baltimore’s several defenders who stands to benefit from a refreshed scheme and a new staff that is heavy on strong secondary coaches. A more reliable pass rush, strengthened by the addition of Trey Hendrickson and the potential return of Nnamdi Madubuike, would also provide Wiggins with much more support than he received last year.
Bullock, who missed multiple weeks of spring practice, underwent surgery last week (via Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun). He is expected to battle for the Ravens’ starting center job with Danny Pinter and JoVaughn Gwyn getting a jump start on the competition at mandatory minicamp. Getting back on the field by the start of training camp at the end of July will be crucial for remaining in the race. Even missing a few weeks could make it impossible for him to earn a starting gig by Week 1.
The Ravens announced that Kyle Youmans will succeed Gerry Sandusky, who retired in April, as the team’s new radio play-by-play announcer. He formerly worked in several roles for the Cowboys’ media team with experience across all types of radio, TV, and online content with play-by-play experience in football and several other sports.

The NFL has spent the better part of the last seven seasons trying to solve Lamar Jackson. Defenses have thrown every imaginable wrinkle at the Baltimore Ravens quarterback. They've stacked the box, blitzed relentlessly, played zone, played man, and tried to force him to win from the pocket. Through it all, Jackson has continued evolving, collecting two MVP awards while establishing himself as one of the most electrifying players the league has ever seen.
According to the teammate who knows him better than almost anyone, Jackson's evolution isn't finished. During a recent interview with CBS Sports, Ravens tight end Mark Andrews discussed everything from Baltimore's new offensive system under coordinator Declan Doyle to his personal challenges with living with Type 1 diabetes since he was nine years old. In doing the latter, he has become an ambassador of sorts while raising money for various charities.
While the conversation covered several topics, one takeaway should have Ravens fans excited. Andrews believes the new scheme will unlock another level of Jackson's game.
Andrews and Jackson entered the NFL together in 2018. The former first- and third-round picks have grown into one of football's most productive quarterback-tight end duos, experiencing multiple offensive systems and countless memorable moments along the way.
Even with that history, Andrews described Doyle's offense as something entirely new. He's been mentioned as someone who could produce an outstanding season, but it was what he said about how his QB1 is adjusting to it that should have future Ravens opponents losing sleep months before game days.

For Kyle Youmans, play-by-play isn’t just a job description; it’s authorship in real time. Every snap, drive, and game-winning moment becomes part of something larger than the broadcast itself. While talking with Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown on The Lounge podcast, he described the unique responsibility that comes with stepping into a role where your voice becomes permanently tied to franchise history.
“That’s the way I look at it — it is an art form,” he said. “You get to put your stamp on those unique moments in sports, and you do it live.”
There’s no script in that environment. No second take. And in a place like Baltimore, where historic moments are already deeply embedded in fan memory, the margin for impact is even greater.
“You get to create the artwork that is play-by-play,” he said. “Some people will love it, some people won’t, but it becomes part of who you are in this industry.”
He also acknowledged the weight that comes with it — the idea that future Ravens highlights, playoff runs, and defining plays will carry his voice.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has yet to throw for 400 yards in a game in his career to date, but he will have as good a chance as he's had yet to do so in 2026.
Maye threw for 4,394 yards in 2025, but the most yards he threw for in a single game was 380 yards in Week 16 against the Baltimore Ravens. He did not record more than 294 yards in any other game of the season.
The UNC product had a season-high of 282 passing yards in 2024 as a rookie, making the 300-yard feat one that was a notable achievement for him last season. However, with A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs as his two go-to options at wide receiver for next season, the potential for him to hit that marker is strong.
Brown went for 1,000-yards receiving for the sixth time in his career in 2025 with 1,003 receiving yards, and Doubs went for 724 yards. Both are capable of stretching the field, and in the case of Brown, racking up yards after the catch. Not only that, but Hunter Henry is still in New England, as are Mack Hollins and Kayshon Boutte, giving Maye five options to spread the ball around to in the passing game next season.
If Maye can reach the mark, it's reasonable to envision the 23-year-old achieving the feat in Week 2 of next season against the Pittsburgh Steelers or in either of the Patriots' matchups against the Miami Dolphins in Week 8 or Week 18. The Steelers allowed the third-most passing yards in the NFL in 2025 with 4,437 yards, while the Dolphins allowed the highest completion rate to opposing quarterbacks at 72 percent.

One thing remains constant around the Baltimore Ravens. Nothing ever stays the same. Every offseason brings change. Coaches earn promotions elsewhere. Front-office executives climb the NFL ladder. Players leave in free agency while new stars arrive to take their place. It's the price of sustained success. This offseason has been no different.
Former offensive coordinator Todd Monken is now the head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Mike Macdonald celebrated a Super Bowl championship with the Seattle Seahawks this past February, and former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh now leads the New York Giants.
The roster has evolved as well. FOX Sports recently ranked the 15 offseason additions expected to make the biggest impact around the league, and three current or former Ravens earned spots on the list.
Patrick Ricard checked in at No. 15. FOX Sports believes the longtime Ravens fullback will play a critical role in helping John Harbaugh establish the physical identity he wants in New York. Ricard's blocking ability has been one of Baltimore's offensive staples for years, and the expectation is that he'll create running lanes for quarterback Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, and a revamped Giants backfield.
His departure certainly leaves a void in Baltimore's running game. It also speaks to the value Ricard continues to bring, even this late in his career.

The Ravens are taking training camp on the road this summer.
The team announced Thursday that it will hold an open training camp practice at the University of Maryland's SECU Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m. The free event will give fans from across the region a chance to watch the Ravens prepare for the upcoming season while also marking several important milestones for the organization.
The practice will be the first NFL practice ever held at SECU Stadium, home of the Maryland Terrapins, and it will serve as the Ravens' first official fan engagement event in Prince George's County.
"We are excited to bring training camp to the University of Maryland and expand our connection with Ravens fans in Prince George's County," Ravens President Sashi Brown said. "This unique collaboration deepens our roots throughout Maryland, while allowing our team to practice at one of the nation's best collegiate athletic facilities."
Fans attending the event will have more than just football to enjoy. The Ravens will host a post-practice autograph session for children ages 6-12, along with interactive activities, fan experiences, appearances by the Ravens Cheerleaders, and performances from the Marching Ravens. Concession stands will be open, and parking will be available on campus for $10 per vehicle.

The Las Vegas Raiders had a deal to send Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks. When that deal fell through after Crosby did not pass a physical, the trade rumors were supposed to be left behind.
Recently, the rumors have started to heat up again, with reports that the San Francisco 49ers could become an option. Since the Raiders are in a full rebuild, talk about what will happen to Crosby will continue until the trade deadline.
In this week’s SB Nation Reacts, we ask Raider Nation if Maxx Crosby has the possibility of being traded. Raiders fans are beliving Crosby is happy with his circumstances heading into the year. Only 23% of Raiders fans think Crosby will be traded in 2026.
Crosby will have a chip on his shoulder have the situation with the Ravens. It could lead to a big year but if the Raiders have a rough start the rumors will all over the NFL landscape. Hopefully it all works out and Crosby is a Raider for life.
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The Baltimore Ravens already boast one of the NFL's most talented secondaries. Now, one of its most important pieces, starting cornerback Nate Wiggins, believes fans haven't seen anything close to the best version of him yet. That's a frightening thought for opposing quarterbacks and their coordinators. That's some of the summer's best news for Ravens fans. Recently, Wiggins sat down with The Journey Media for a wide-ranging conversation that touched on football, mindset, and future expectations.
Somewhere during the discussion, a revelation emerged that should have Ravens fans smiling. According to the star cornerback, he hasn't been fully healthy since his high school playing days. Even more surprising, he estimated that he has been performing at roughly 60% to 70% physically during much of his football journey. Following surgery and a lengthy recovery process, however, he believes that's finally changing.
"They're gonna see a big transition this year. How I move."
That's quite a statement. Let's put Wiggins' claim into perspective. He ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. That was at 60%-70%? Since leaving high school, Wiggins developed into a standout performer for the Clemson Tigers, earning First-Team All-ACC honors in 2023. He then became a first-round draft choice and immediately carved out a major role in one of the NFL's toughest secondaries. If his claims are accurate, what might he accomplish at 100%? The football world has already witnessed remarkable success from a player who believes he wasn't operating at full strength. Through two professional seasons, he has appeared in 32 regular-season games while making 23 starts. He has also started two playoff games.
Along the way, he has collected 115 tackles (including the postseason), four interceptions, a pick-six touchdown, 27 pass breakups, and a forced fumble. Most young cornerbacks playing at 100% would gladly accept those results.

The Baltimore Ravens didn’t just hire a new broadcaster; they handed someone the job of shaping how future generations will hear their biggest moments. Kyle Youmans steps into that role with a mix of gratitude, urgency, and the kind of preparation that comes from years inside NFL media environments. Speaking with Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown on The Lounge podcast, Youmans made it clear this wasn’t just another career move. It’s the destination he’s been chasing since he first picked up play-by-play as a craft, moving through college sports, national **** ignments, and a long stretch with the Dallas Cowboys media team.
“I feel like anybody who has been able to call games play-by-play, this is the ultimate goal,” Youmans said. “To be the voice of a franchise as respected as the Baltimore Ravens… that’s what you work toward.”
He also reflected on how football shaped his identity growing up in Texas, watching games from multiple teams and eventually realizing how much impact a single voice can have on a fan’s memory of a moment.
“I knew at some point I wanted to go into sports,” he said. “Play-by-play was always that goal for me.”
What stands out most is how he framed the job itself — not as broadcasting, but as creation. In his view, every big Ravens moment from here on out becomes part of a living archive, where his calls will be tied to wins, losses, playoff runs, and everything in between. That mindset matters in Baltimore, where radio calls from past eras are still replayed and still matter. The expectation isn’t just accuracy — it’s identity. Now the question shifts from introduction to execution: how quickly his voice becomes part of the Ravens’ memory bank, and how those future moments sound when they arrive.

We are less than a month to the start of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp and soon the regular season will follow. The NFL once again handed the Steelers a wild ride of a schedule and here are five thoughts on this year's slate of games.
The NFL loves to manufacture drama between the Steelers and Ravens. Once again, the AFC North rivals will square off in the final game of the season and Pittsburgh will play Baltimore twice in the final five weeks.
There was a rumor that the Steelers would take on the Carolina Panthers on Christmas. When the official schedule came out, the game is listed as a Week 16 game but date and time to be determined so you might be celebrating Christmas with the Steelers after all.
Pittsburgh is one of those teams that travels well and have fans everywhere so it makes perfect sense to have plenty of prime-time games. We predicted five prime-time games but we **** ume they lost one for the sake of the Paris roadtrip.
It's a rare occurrence for the Steelers to get a home game in Week One but this season, Pittsburgh will welcome the new-look Atlanta Falcons to town. Going back to 2007, this will be only the seventh time the Steelers have been at home in Week One.

Nate Tice & Robert Mays rank the top 12 mastermind playcallers in the NFL heading into the 2026 season. The duo kick things off with three NFC West head coaches at the top, debating the play-calling genius displayed by Sean McVay (Los Angeles Rams), Kyle Shanahan (San Francisco 49ers) and defending champ Mike Macdonald (Seattle Seahawks). Ben Johnson rounds out the top four for his masterful command of the Chicago Bears offense.
Next up, Nate and Robert give some love to a pair of defensive coordinators with VERY different approaches in Vic Fangio (Philadelphia Eagles) and Brian Flores (Minnesota Vikings), plus a few former star coordinators: Jesse Minter and Brian Schottenheimer, now head coaching the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys respectively.
The duo round things out with some offensive gurus that don't receive enough appreciation: Matt LaFleur (Green Bay Packers), Liam Coen (Jacksonville Jaguars), Shane Steichen (Indianapolis Colts) and Mike McDaniel (Los Angeles Chargers), plus plenty of honorable mentions that didn't quite make the list.
(3:15) - Top 4 playcallers: NFC genius head coaches
(37:10) - Playcallers 5-8: solid foundations vs. innovation

The Ravens' receiver room isn't built for comfort, and Ja'Kobi Lane knows that from the moment he walked in. It's a ****** e where every rep matters, and every opportunity has to be earned. Lane talked on The Lounge Podcast about how that environment shapes his approach to practice every day.
He explained the mindset clearly, saying, "I've been in very competitive receiver rooms as long as I've been playing, and I think that's one of those things that you can either see it as a competition or a chance to grow as a whole."
That balance matters in a room where targets aren't guaranteed. He also acknowledged what Zay Flowers brings to the offense.
"Once you add Zay Flowers into the mix you know that he's one of those guys that anytime he touches the ball it could be a touchdown."
Instead of shrinking in that environment, Lane leans into it.

The Baltimore Ravens have one of the strongest first-round draft records in modern NFL history, and the franchise's identity was shaped from the start by two first-round picks who became all-time greats. Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis arrived in the first round of the 1996 NFL draft, giving Baltimore a Hall of Fame left tackle and a Hall of Fame linebacker before the franchise had ever played a regular-season game.
That standard has carried through much of the Ravens' history. Baltimore has found Defensive Player of the Year winners, Super Bowl champions, All-Pro defenders, franchise quarterbacks, Pro Bowl offensive linemen, and long-term starters in the first round. The Ravens have had misses, like every franchise, but their best first-round selections explain why Baltimore has been one of the NFL's most stable organizations since its arrival.
With training camp fast approaching, we're looking at the best first-round pick at each position. This list focuses only on players drafted by the Ravens in the first round. That means franchise standouts such as Marshal Yanda, Ray Rice, Mark Andrews, Adalius Thomas, Pernell McPhee, Sam Koch, Justin Tucker, and several other key players do not qualify. It also means the rankings are based on the player’s value to Baltimore, not what he did elsewhere.
Here is a position-by-position look at the best first-round picks in Ravens history.
Jackson is the clear choice at quarterback and one of the most important players in franchise history. The Ravens selected him with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft after trading back into the first round, and the move changed the direction of the organization.

The Washington Commanders are going to do some hitting/scrimmaging this summer.
While four NFL teams have decided not to hold joint practice sessions with other teams this summer, the Commanders staff feels the need to do so. So Washington has scheduled two joint practices during the preseason time frame.
During training camp, players face the same players on their own team day after day, for an entire month. So it is helpful to break up the monotony to see how your players respond when facing another team, another scheme, or different personnel. The sessions can become very intense, which also helps you evaluate your players and better prepare them for the intensity of an NFL regular-season game.
A controlled scrimmage like this also provides coaches with more control than a preseason game. For instance, you can provide your offensive line a real test facing another defensive line, yet also protect your quarterback from getting hit in a joint practice/scrimmage situation.
The first Washington joint practice/scrimmage will find the Commanders hosting the Miami Dolphins on August 12 at their Ashburn Facility. The Dolphins and Commanders will then play a preseason game two nights later on the 14th at Northwest Stadium. Two weeks later, the Commanders will travel to Baltimore to scrimmage the Ravens on August 26. Friday, August 28, the Commanders will visit the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium for their final preseason game of 2026.

The NFLPA has undergone its fair share of turmoil in recent years and as they're set to begin negotiations with the league over a potential 18-game schedule in the near future, the players' **** ociation needs to prepare itself for what could be the most consequential conversation the league has witnessed since the AFL-NFL merger.
An 18-game season would be a massive shift in the league's yearly schedule. The additional game would likely lead to the league increasing the amount of international games played per season, and this is a major topic, as the NFL and the NFLPA would have to make serious changes to their current collective bargaining agreement; it doesn't expire until March 2031.
Current NFLPA executive director JC Tretter is the first player to occupy the role since legendary guard and player advocate Gene Upshaw passed away in 2008. As Upshaw was a pillar for protecting players' rights, Tretter looks to do the same. Since taking over the role, he has stated that his job is to figure out what the players want, and to fight for those wishes.
In order to do so, Tretter visited with eight different organizations, including the Los Angeles Rams, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. The Rams are at the forefront of the NFL's plans to expand into the Pacific, hosting minicamp in Hawaii last season and they're set to kick off the season in Melbourne, Australia.
The other piece is information gathering, and that's underway in earnest. Tretter has already done visits with the Bills, Patriots, Ravens, Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Vikings and Rams, in conjunction with other parts of the job. He popped in with the Vikings, for example, when he was in Minnesota for the AFL-CIO national convention. He saw the Giants as part of a visit to see owner John Mara, who is the head of the NFL management council's executive committee. He visited the Eagles because they didn't have a voting rep at his election.

Maxx Crosby has made it clear he wants to stay with the Raiders, and the team has said just as often that they want him around. Normally, that kind of mutual commitment would put an end to any trade talk.
But those rumours haven’t gone away. This week, Raiders insider Hondo Carpenter reported serious interest in Crosby from across the league, highlighting the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers as teams especially keen on the pass rusher.
The bigger question is why these stories keep coming back up—and the answer might be tied to something everyone remembers: Las Vegas nearly traded him once before.
Earlier in the offseason, Maxx Crosby was at the centre of a major storyline. The Ravens were said to have agreed to a deal that would have brought him to Baltimore in exchange for a package built around two first-round picks. That move fell through when medical concerns prompted the Ravens to pull out before anything became official.
The effect of those talks still lingered. Prior to this, Crosby had been seen as off-limits. But once word got out that the Raiders had entertained such a significant offer, it changed how teams viewed his availability. It didn’t mean Las Vegas were actively trying to move him, but once negotiations reach that level, interest from other teams tends to follow.

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey didn't have a great NFL season in 2026, but he still finished ranked No. 8 in the NFL with four interceptions. Perhaps Humphrey will have his skill set edified this summer, getting reps against the talented wide receiving core currently on the team roster.
Rookie wide receivers Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt are new men in the Ravens' offensive personnel, giving Humphrey practice reps alongside starters Zay Flowers and Rashid Bateman. Additionally, wide receiver Devontez Walker will be operative with the starters in many of offensive coordinator Declan Doyle's 11-personnel sets, meaning that both Humphrey and defensive back Nate Wiggins can expect to compete intensively at the team's upcoming training camp next month.
The Ravens are scheduled to report to training camp on Jul. 29. There, Humphrey will be looking to prove the defensive mastermind of new head coach Jesse Minter and the attention to detail of defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver true. Yet, the Ravens defense will have its work cut out for them as they look to get things precise versus quarterback Lamar Jackson, Doyle, and a plethora of young, talented wide receivers on staff.
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The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their defensive line by reuniting with veteran Calais Campbell this offseason. An NFL player reaching their 19th season is almost unheard of, especially for defensive linemen, which naturally leads to questions regarding how much longer Campbell can continue to play. This is a question Campbell must confront after the end of every season, and every year he gears up for what he believes will be his last ride.
“I always tell myself — and this year I feel it as strongly as ever — that this is probably going to be my last year,” Campbell said at mandatory minicamp when asked if he would hang up the cleats after this season.
“I know I said that last year and the year before, but I genuinely meant it at the time,” he added. “I always tell myself to play well enough to be able to get a job again if I want to. If I go out there and perform to the level I want to play, I’m probably going to have to turn somebody down next year. That’s the ideal scenario.”
Campbell, who will turn 40 before the start of the season, still performed at a high level with the Arizona Cardinals in 2025. His 6.5 sacks last year would have been the most of any player on the Ravens, as Travis Jones led Baltimore with five.
Playing 19 seasons in the NFL is already a major accomplishment, but Campbell’s impressive longevity can be cemented in history this year. With just five more games played, Campbell will pass Jim Marshall for the most games played by an NFL defensive lineman.

The Ravens’ offensive snap distribution should look different in 2026, not because the foundation has changed, but because Baltimore has rebuilt the supporting cast around Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Mark Andrews, and an offensive line undergoing one of its most important transitions in years. With Tyler Linderbaum, Patrick Ricard, Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, Keaton Mitchell, and DeAndre Hopkins no longer part of the equation, the Ravens have to redistribute meaningful snaps at center, tight end, wide receiver, and in the backfield while offensive coordinator Declan Doyle installs a detail-driven system built around explosive plays, formation flexibility, and the continued stress Jackson creates on defenses.
Jackson played 702 offensive snaps last season, or 69.2%, as injuries and game circumstances reduced his total. If healthy, he should push back toward the 90% range in 2026. Tyler Huntley returns as the clear backup after playing 197 snaps last season, but his workload should shrink if Jackson stays available. Skylar Thompson gives Baltimore experienced depth, while Diego Pavia and Joe ******* nano enter camp as developmental quarterbacks competing for a path to the practice squad.
Henry remains the lead back after logging 556 snaps last season, or 54.8%, but Baltimore has to reshape the rotation behind him. Justice Hill played 219 offensive snaps and should again be the top change-of-pace and passing-down option if healthy. Rasheen Ali’s offensive role could grow after he played 119 snaps last season, while rookie Adam Randall is the wild card because his versatility gives Doyle a runner, receiver, and gadget option who can be used in motion, backfield packages, and specialty looks. Dontae McMillan and Elijah Tau-Tolliver are likely fighting for depth and special teams value. Lucas Scott is the lone fullback, but his roster path is complicated by Doyle’s preference for using tight ends and H-backs instead of a traditional fullback role.
Wide receiver should remain centered on Zay Flowers, who played 879 snaps last season, or 86.6%, and now enters 2026 as the unquestioned No. 1 option after back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons. Rashod Bateman played 551 snaps and still has a path to a major role, but he must hold off a deeper group after an injury-filled 2025 and trade speculation. Rookie Ja’Kobi Lane should push for immediate snaps because of his size, catch radius, and red-zone value, while Elijah Sarratt has already made a strong case as a polished possession target who can work from the slot and become trusted on third down. Devontez Walker played 163 snaps last season and remains a touchdown threat entering a critical third year. LaJohntay Wester’s return value gives him a realistic game-day role, while Dayton Wade, Cornelius Johnson, Xavier Guillory, Cortez Braham, and Octavian Smith face a crowded competition for the final receiver spots.
Tight end may have the most dramatic redistribution. Andrews played 631 snaps last season and sho

The Broncos are adding an offensive lineman.
Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Denver has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with Reid Holskey.
Holskey, 24, was most recently with the Giants, who waived him late last month.
He has also spent time with the Texans and Ravens since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
Holskey has not appeared in a regular-season game.

Broncos Wire's 91-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at fifth-year* running back Tyler Badie, No. 28. (Note: The NFL lists Badie as a third-year player because he only has two accrued seasons of at least six games, but he's been in the league for four years.)
Before the Broncos: Badie (5-8, 197 pounds) was originally a sixth-round selection (196th overall) by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022 NFL draft, before being signed off the Ravens' practice squad by the Denver Broncos late in his rookie season. Before playing in the NFL, Badie went to Missouri in the SEC. Badie had his best collegiate year for the Tigers in 2021, where he led the conference in rushing yards (1,604 yards), rushing touchdowns (14) and total touchdowns (18).
Broncos tenure: Badie appeared in one game with Denver in 2022, scoring on a 24-yard touchdown catch on his first career touch. After that, he spent the entire 2023 season on the Broncos' practice squad. Badie rushed 11 times for 84 yards through the first three games of the 2024 season before suffering a scary back injury that ended his season. Last summer, Badie beat out Jaleel McLaughlin for RB3 duties. Playing behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, Badie totaled 19 receptions for 141 yards and rushed eight times for 23 yards, playing primarily on third downs.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Toss-up. With the first three spots on the Broncos' roster locked up in Dobbins, Harvey and rookie Jonah Coleman, Badie could find himself as the odd man out, competing with Jaleel McLaughlin for the fourth spot. Badie's chances of making the 53-man roster might depend on how many running backs Denver carries on the active roster in 2026.
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PEKIN — Last July, the Pekin baseball team needed one more hit against Hillcrest Academy to earn the program's second-ever state tournament trip.
The Panthers spent most of Tuesday night taking out their frustrations out on the Ravens for that heartbreaking substate championship loss. Pekin dominated a five-inning opener, winning 11-1, and seemed poised to put away Hillcrest Academy in game two building a 12-3 lead after four innings.
The Ravens, however, refused to go away. Hillcrest Academy scored eight runs in the fifth inning to begin an epic comeback, taking the lead for good in the top of the sixth before holding on in the bottom of the seventh snapping Pekin's nine-game winning streak with a wild 18-16 win in the nightcap of a Southeast Iowa Superconference north division doubleheader.
"That's the thing. Hillcrest always comes ready," Pekin head baseball coach Aaron Deutsch said. "(Hillcrest Academy head baseball coach) Danny (Hershberger) coaches a good program over there and he had those guys ready to play. We just need to keep playing our game, continue doing what we need to do and keep trying to push runs across. We can't let up. The moment you let up, something bad is bound to happen."
Pekin (9-2, 5-1 SEI north) will look to bounce back with a conference road contest at Lone Tree on Thursday.

The Ravens will learn far more when the pads come on in July, but minicamp still offered several useful clues about how Baltimore’s roster could take shape entering training camp.
The first observation starts with the offense. Lamar Jackson looked comfortable operating in Declan Doyle’s system, and the early messaging from players has centered on detail, structure, and explosive-play intent. That matters because Baltimore is not simply trying to rely on Jackson’s improvisational brilliance. The Ravens are trying to build an offense with more defined answers, more ***** ing, and more ways to create big plays without forcing them.
The rookie wide receivers also made the summer more interesting. Elijah Sarratt flashed with his ability to separate, work from the slot, and create big-play moments, while Ja’Kobi Lane gives Baltimore a bigger target who could push for red-zone and contested-catch work. Both players enter training camp with a real opportunity because the Ravens need more receiving depth behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.
The offensive line remains one of the biggest camp storylines. Vega Ioane looks positioned to start immediately at guard, while Danny Pinter, Jovaughn Gwyn, and Corey Bullock will continue battling for the center job after Tyler Linderbaum’s departure. That competition will not truly settle until pads come on, but minicamp made clear that Baltimore is preparing for a reshaped interior.
Defensively, Zion Young’s development will be worth tracking. The rookie edge rusher joins a crowded group with Trey Hendrickson, Mike Green, Tavius Robinson, and Calais Campbell, but his burst and college production give him a path to rotational snaps.