We’re a little over 28 hours away from the start of the 2024 NFL draft, and the Ravens are a team to watch despite being relatively quiet on the trade front over the past few years. Since taking over for Ozzie Newsome in 2018, GM Eric DeCosta has made one significant draft-related trade that resulted in Zay Flowers joining Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. With the Ravens slated to pick at No. 30 overall and likely to trade down, we’re looking at Eric DeCosta’s draft-related trades ..read more

The Baltimore Ravens lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. Baltimore was outplayed. As such, the Ravens are picking No. 30 in the 2024 NFL draft, a position with many pros and cons. When asked what picking at No. 30 can entail, Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta said he doesn’t see any unique challenges between picking early or late. He mentions that either way, you’re trying to get value, and at the end of the day, you grade and rank players and select based on multiple factors. “I don’t see any unique challenges picking early [or] picking late. It’s really the sam ..read more

The Baltimore Ravens will likely look to add to their edge room before the 2024 offseason concludes. The team already re-signed veteran pass rusher Kyle Van Noy, but they could sign an outside free agent or draft a rookie who could be a difference-maker. When speaking to the media, Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta gave his honest opinion on the upcoming edge class in the 2024 NFL draft. He said that the pass rusher group available this year is only “average”, saying that it depends on what teams are looking for with speed, power, and more. “I think it’s an average Draft, I would say, fo ..read more

The Ravens signed Rashod Bateman to a three-year contract extension eight days before the deadline for exercising his 5th-year option. A 2021 first-round pick, Bateman missed most of his second season after having foot surgery. He was still dealing with the effects last season after finishing with 56 targets, the fourth-most on the team behind Zay Flowers, Odell Beckham Jr., and Mark Andrews. Head coach John Harbaugh previously stated that Bateman would have a more significant role in 2024, and the new contract confirms his place with the franchise. With the official news confirmed, here’s th ..read more

The Baltimore Ravens have faced some big decisions this offseason, and the toughest could be deciding on Odafe Oweh’s fifth-year option. The Ravens gained clarification on Rashad Bateman on Wednesday, signing the wide receiver to a three-year contract extension. When Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta was asked about whether the team would pick up or decline Oweh’s fifth-year options, he was non-committal, saying the team would have more to say about the decisions after the draft. “I think we’re about a month away from that decision. So, that’s probably when we’ll make that decision, I wo ..read more

With all the talk about the superstar talent in the 2024 NFL Draft class, running back Ray Davis from the University of Kentucky definitely deserves more acclaim. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Re’Mahn Davis (@hbk_ray) After five seasons in the NCAA, Davis opted out of what would’ve been his final Bowl game with the Wildcats, and declared for the NFL Draft. Davis produced 21 total touchdowns last season, 14 rushing, and seven receiving. More impressively, Davis rushed for 1,129 yards on 199 carries in arguably the toughest NCAA division in football, the SEC.  Nimble, sw ..read more

The Ravens made some news one day ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, signing Rashod Bateman to a contract extension. The three-year deal comes eight days before the deadline for exercising his 5th-year option. Batman ??????? We have extended @R_bateman2 through 2026pic.twitter.com/Xql3SCWkAs — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 24, 2024 In 2023, Bateman caught just 32 passes for 367 yards and one touchdown despite playing in all but one game and starting 12 contests. A 2021 first-round pick, Bateman missed most of his second season after having foot surgery and was still dealing with the effects of ..read more

The Baltimore Ravens are currently relying on youth at the edge rusher position. The team lost Jadeveon Clowney to the Carolina Panthers but retained veteran Kyle Van Noy on a two-year deal after a productive season in Baltimore. While Odafe Oweh and David Ojabo will be key young pieces to the Ravens’ pass-rushing group in 2024, Van Noy was a must-retain in terms of the leadership and production he brought both on and off the field. Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta discussed his excitement for having Van Noy back with the team while also mentioning the young guys on the team. “First, w ..read more

The Motor City is ready to rock on Thursday night, as the 2024 NFL Draft will soon be upon us. You have likely seen the very awkward promos that pair Detroiter and Rap Superstar Eminem with Commissioner Roger Goodell. Hopefully for the Baltimore Ravens, their first round pick, at #30, turns out a lot better than those series of advertisements did. The Ravens have a very rich history when it comes to getting it right on draft night, and we’re revisiting it here. 1996- Putting Your Best Foot Forward Talking about “leading with strength!” The very first draft pick in Ravens history was made here ..read more

The 2024 NFL draft is just days away, where teams are finalizing their draft boards before things kick off in Detroit on April 25. There are plenty of storylines to monitor heading into the first round, including how the run of quarterbacks unfolds. At this point, it’s all but official that the Chicago Bears will draft Caleb Williams at first overall. After that, everything’s on the table — what the Washington Commanders decide, quarterback-needy teams looking to move up and teams looking to trade up for other premium talent. We’re unveiling our seventh and final NFL Wires mock draft of the 2 ..read more