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• Ravens News 5/9: Extracting Value

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Ravens love late offseason free-agent signings, and plenty of options are available Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic Justin Simmons, S A two-time Pro Bowl selection with 30 career interceptions, Simmons might be the top free agent at any position still available. If the 30-year-old is looking for another nice payday and a guaranteed starting job, Baltimore probab...2024
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• John Harbaugh and Eric Decosta shares initial thoughts on Ravens 2024 NFL Draft class

Kevin Richardson/The Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images What the general manager and head coach said about each pick. The Baltimore Ravens came away with one of the better hauls in the league during the 2024 NFL Draft and after each of the three days of action, general manager Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh shared their initial thoughts on each pick and what wen...2024
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• Post-Draft NFL power rankings: Pundits still have Ravens as top contenders

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Where do pundits have the Ravens after the 2024 NFL Draft? The 2024 NFL Draft has teams loading back up for another NFL season and with it come the power rankings. Before the draft, many had the Ravens high on their boards coming off their dominant regular season that fell short in the playoffs. But now where do they rank? New York Post’s Steve Serby: “No. ...2024
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• Ravens winners & losers from 2024 NFL Draft

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Current players on the roster who will benefit or be hurt the most by the arrival of this year’s rookie class. The Baltimore Ravens loaded up with a bevy of young talent over the course of the 2024 NFL Draft. General manager Eric DeCosta stayed in the team’s original slots, let the board fall to them and made nine picks including some incredible values ...2024
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• Ravens Draft 2024: Reacting to Ravens’ Day 3 picks

Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Beatdown crew react to the Ravens’ Day 3 selections of the 2024 NFL Draft. Round 4, Pick No. 113 — Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina ‘Tez’ represents an outstanding selection at the intersection of need and value. With an impressive 9.76 relative athletic score, Walker boasts the length and deep speed to thrive as a linear receiv...2024
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• Ravens 2024 Draft: Day 1 Predictions Roundtable

Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports Baltimore Beatdown staff’s Day 1 predictions for the 2024 NFL Draft: Considering rumors of an extended run on offensive lineman that could decimate the first round board, perhaps the Ravens will employ their zig-zag strategy to land a tremendous value at another premium position of need with pick 30. Surely mammoth offensive tackles Amarius Mims and Tyler G...2024
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• Ravens News 4/12: Late Round Value

Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Fifth-year option decisions will reveal how Ravens truly feel about Bateman, Oweh Luke Jones, Baltimore Positive If Bateman were more like the first three wide receivers — Ja’Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, and DeVonta Smith — drafted in 2021, we’d be discussing the structure of a lucrative long-term contract right now while viewing the $14...2024
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• Ravens News 3/21: Worst Nightmare

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images 2024 NFL Free Agency: One positive takeaway for all 32 NFL teams Gordon McGuinness, PFF BALTIMORE RAVENS: CREATED A BACKFIELD THAT IS AN OPPOSING DEFENSE’S WORST NIGHTMARE Lamar Jackson is arguably the most dynamic runner we’ve ever seen at quarterback. Derrick Henry is likely a future Hall of Famer after carrying the Tennessee Titans on his back for ei...2024
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• Ravens tender ERFA Ar’Darius Washington

Photo by Charles Brock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Ravens hang onto safety Ar’Darius Washington with an exclusive rights free agent tender In a flurry of moves made Wednesday morning, hours before the new league year begins at 4 p.m. ET, the Baltimore Ravens kept their only exclusive rights free agent. This is housekeeping more than anything, but the Ravens are bringing back DB...2024
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• Ravens News 3/12: Retaining Depth

Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images Justin Madubuike Is ‘Hungry’ to Prove He’s Still Improving Ryan Mink, BaltimoreRavens.com “I’m hungry. I’m ready to get back to work again,” Madubuike said. “I’ve been working out as you all can see a little bit.” Madubuike said his breakout 2023 season took root last January. Immediately after the painful Wild-Card playoff loss in Cincinnati, Ma...2024
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• Ravens 2023 position review: Safeties

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Breaking down how each of the team’s position groups performed this past season. The 2023 season is in the books and the offseason is officially underway for all 32 teams around the league. Before completely turning the page toward free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft, assessing the performances of each position group on the Baltimore Ravens is useful in deter...2024
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• Mock Draft Monday Roundup: Ravens address offensive line and cornerback with top pick

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The latest mock drafts foresee the Ravens reinforcing the trenches on offense and the backend on defense. In the latest rounds of mock drafts, analysts foresee the Baltimore Ravens putting an emphasis on finding a starting guard and future left tackle as well as addressing the cornerback spot in the first round. The most commonly proje...2024
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• Ravens News 2/23: WR Situation

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Ranking every 2024 NFL coaching staff: Chiefs, Lions among best; Cowboys, Jets face questions for new season Jordan Dajani, CBS Sports CREAM OF THE CROP Baltimore Ravens Head coach: John Harbaugh | Offensive coordinator: Todd Monken | Defensive coordinator: Zach Orr Harbaugh is undoubtedly one of the best head coaches in the NFL, and the addition of Mon...2024
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"Ravens promote Zach Orr, former All-Pro linebacker, to defensive coordinator after Mike Macdonald's exit"

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"I coached [inside linebackers coach] Zach Orr in college, so I knew exactly what we were going to get out of him with the linebackers, and you see how they play."

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"Zach Orr has returned to the Baltimore Ravens to coach their inside linebackers, just six years after being an All-Pro for them."

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"Zach Orr could be part of Urban Meyer’s first staff with the Jaguars."

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"Following a career season in 2016, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Zach Orr is reportedly retiring at the age of 24 due to injury."

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"Mosley and Zach Orr on the inside while turning to Elvis Dumervil, Za’Darius Smith and Albert McClellan on the outside."

• Ravens News 5/9: Extracting Value
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• John Harbaugh and Eric Decosta shares initial thoughts on Ravens 2024 NFL Draft class
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• Post-Draft NFL power rankings: Pundits still have Ravens as top contenders
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• Ravens Draft 2024: Reacting to Ravens’ Day 3 picks
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• Ravens 2024 Draft: Day 1 Predictions Roundtable
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• Ravens News 4/24: Draft Eve

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The case for the Ravens trading up (and down) in the 1st round Jonas Shaffer, The Baltimore Banner With nine picks in this year’s draft and a projected 11 in next year’s, the Ravens have the ammunition to move up. But how high, and at what cost? A review of trades over the past decade found that DeCosta’s draft pick values largely ali...2024
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• Ravens News 4/18: Rare Breed

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images What Would Progress In Year Two Mean For Ravens’ 2023 Draft Picks? Bo Smolka, PressBox ILB TRENTON SIMPSON (THIRD ROUND, NO. 86 OVERALL) Barring a Josh Bynes-type veteran signing, not many Ravens will have greater opportunity this year than Simpson, who figures to succeed Patrick Queen and play alongside Pro Bowl linebacker Roquan Smith in the middle of ...2024
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• Ravens News 4/12: Late Round Value
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• Ravens News 3/21: Worst Nightmare
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• John Harbaugh and Eric Decosta shares initial thoughts on Ravens 2024 NFL Draft class
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens sign Justin Madubuike to a long-term extension

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Beatdown gang react to the NFL news of the Ravens signing DL Justin Madubuike to a 4-year contract extension The Baltimore Ravens announced they have come to terms on a four-year contract extension with DL Justin Madubuike. Below are the reactions from the Baltimore Beatdown staff regarding the news. Days after saying a long-term deal would be more benef...2024
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• Ravens place franchise tag on DL Justin Madubuike

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Ravens guarantee DL Justin Madubuike will be a Raven in 2024. The two week deadline has arrived for NFL clubs to designate players on the franchise tag and with it comes the Baltimore Ravens placing the franchise tag on defensive lineman Justin Madubuike. Ravens will place the franchise tag on DL Justin Madubuike. pic.twitter.com/vwp2Wg2mN6— Kyle P...2024
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• Ravens 2023 position review: Safeties
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• Ravens 2023 position review: Inside Linebackers

Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images Breaking down how each of the team’s position groups performed this past season. The 2023 season is in the books and the offseason is officially underway for all 32 teams around the league. Before completely turning the page toward free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft, taking time to assess the performances and production of each position group on the Balt...2024
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• 2023 Baltimore Ravens awards: Coach of the Year

Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images Vote for the Baltimore Ravens’ Coach of the Year for the 2023 season. The 2023 Baltimore Beatdown Awards continue after our third nominees were announced on Friday for Rookie of the Year. The Baltimore Ravens assembled an all-star coaching staff last offseason which was evidenced by how it got pillaged almost as soon as their 2023 campaign ended. They h...2024
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• Predicting the 2025 NFL head coaching cycle

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Where do Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel, and Ben Johnson land next year in the NFL? For as difficult as it is to predict which teams will have an opening at head coach in 2025 and who they will hire, the most recent hiring/firing cycle proved to have few real surprises— at least in terms of candidates. The only candidates who weren’t on anyone’s radar a year ago...2024
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• Ravens confident Zach Orr will uphold standard of dominant defense

The former All-Pro turned coach is no stranger to exceeding expectations and that will need to continue in his elevated role. The Baltimore Ravens fielded the best defense in the league during the 2023 season that not only stacks up with some of the all-time units but made history by becoming the first to at least tie for the league lead in sacks, takeaways, and points allowed per game. After two ...2024
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• Ravens News 3/12: Retaining Depth
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• Ravens promote Zach Orr, former All-Pro linebacker, to defensive coordinator after Mike Macdonald's exit

Orr, 31, was Baltimore's linebackers coach...2024
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• Zach Orr Retires Due to Injury: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens hire Zach Orr as new defensive coordinator

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Beatdown gang share their thoughts on the Ravens’ promotion of Zach Orr to defensive coordinator On Thursday, the Baltimore Ravens announced Head Coach John Harbaugh has promoted inside linebackers coach Zach Orr to become their new defensive coordinator. Below are the thoughts from the Beatdown staff on the move. I’m a bit surprised by the move. Not ...2024
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• Report: Ravens no longer expected to bring back Jerry Rosburg

The team is reportedly reuniting with the former special teams coordinator. According to reports on Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens were set to bring back former Special Teams Coordinator Jerry Rosburg to serve in a role that focuses on game management. However, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero is now reporting the talks between Rosburg and the team did not end in a deal. Update: The #Ravens are now no...2024
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• Report: Ravens’ Zach Orr to retire at age 24
After becoming a starter and having his best season in 2016, Ravens linebacker Zach Orr is planning to retire, at age 24. Orr decided to retire despite the Ravens attempting to talk him out of it, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. According to Mike Garafolo, Orr played through a cracked bone in his shoulder…...2017
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• Does Sean McVay need to move on from Fangio defense with new coordinator hire?

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Should Sean McVay explore options under Mike MacDonald rather than Vic Fangio in coordinator hire? The Los Angeles Rams are in the market for a new defensive coordinator following Raheem Morris’ departure for the Atlanta Falcons to be their next head coach. The opening leaves head coach Sean McVay with a unique opportunity. With a young defense that’s still lear...2024
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• Former All-Pro Orr returns to Ravens as ILB coach

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• Ravens News 2/26: Critical Combine

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images With Madubuike decision looming for Ravens, salary cap set at $255.4 million for 2024 season Luke Jones, Baltimore Positive On Friday, the NFL announced an unprecedented increase of just over $30 million to $255.4 million, which was markedly higher than most cap projections ahead of the new league year, which officially begins on March 13. The 2023 ...2024
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• Ravens News 5/9: Extracting Value
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• John Harbaugh and Eric Decosta shares initial thoughts on Ravens 2024 NFL Draft class
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• Post-Draft NFL power rankings: Pundits still have Ravens as top contenders
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• Ravens Draft 2024: Reacting to Ravens’ Day 3 picks
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• Ravens News 4/18: Rare Breed
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• Ravens News 4/12: Late Round Value
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• Ravens tender ERFA Ar’Darius Washington
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• Saturday Dawg Chow: Browns news (2/17/24)

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images More of the latest Browns news and notes from around the web in today’s dose of the Saturday Dawg Chow. Dawgs By Nature: Browns reportedly floated stadium renovation plan to city officials (Thomas Moore) - It is not exactly a state secret to say that Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam are interested in upgrading the team’s c...2024
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• Staff Reactions: Seahawks hire Ravens DC Mike Macdonald as new head coach

Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images The Beatdown gang share their reactions the loss of Mike Macdonald On Wednesday, multiple reports announced the Seattle Seahawks have hired Ravens Defensive Coordinator Mike Macdonald. Below are the reactions from the Baltimore Beatdown staff. It felt inevitable. Macdonald is too brilliant a coordinator to not earn a head coaching opportunity elsewhere...2024
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• Seahawks hire Ravens DC Mike Macdonald

Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images The Ravens lose their shining star at defensive coordinator According to reports, Baltimore Ravens Defensive Coordinator Mike Macdonald is set to become the new head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. Sources: The #Seahawks are set to hire #Ravens DC Mike Macdonald as their new head coach. Seattle was willing to wait for him if Baltimore made the Super Bo...2024
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• Zach Orr Is Retiring, Adds Another Need For Ravens
According to a report by NFL Network's Ian Rappaport, Zach Orr is retiring due to a major injury. The news is sad and shocking. It also adds another need for the Ravens to fill.https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/822449440145477633Zach Orr was one of my favorite players. Here was a guy wh......2017
• Report: Ravens breakout star retiring due to serious injury
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Zach Orr is reportedly retiring from football after just three seasons in the NFL.Orr, who had a breakout season in 2016 and was named a second-team All-Pro, dealt with a shoulder injury late in the year. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, the injury has forced Orr into retiring at age 24. Orr ranked in the top 10 among defenders this season with...2017
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