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Ravens’ Calais Campbell enters likely final season still loving the game

The Ravens' Calais Campbell can set the record for most games played by a defensive lineman in NFL history. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell acknowledged Tuesday that his 19th NFL season will likely be his last.

The Ravens' Calais Campbell can set the record for most games played by a defensive lineman in NFL history. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith is already seeing why coach Jesse Minter and coordinator Anthony Weaver could do wonders for the defense. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

Ravens envision LB Roquan Smith ‘shutting up some doubters’ this year

June 9, 2026 at 6:42 p.m.

Ravens star Roquan Smith's redemption tour doesn’t begin for another three months, but his coaches...

Ravens rookie outside linebacker Zion Young takes part in a pass-rushing drill during OTAs. Young is part of a group of fresh faces on the defensive front. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Ravens’ 5 biggest questions heading into mandatory minicamp

June 8, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

With the voluntary program in the rearview, Ravens coach Jesse Minter and his staff now...

New York Giants coach John Harbaugh wears a New York Knicks hat while speaking with the media after a practice Wednesday. (Adam Hunger/AP)

Ex-Ravens coach John Harbaugh uses Knicks as inspiration for Giants

June 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Count former Ravens leader and current Giants coach John Harbaugh among those jumping on the...

Ravens linebacker Mike Green takes part in a pass-rushing drill during OTAs on Tuesday. Baltimore's coaches expect Green to make significant strides in his second NFL season. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Mike Preston: These 10 Ravens must improve in 2026 | COMMENTARY

June 5, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

The Ravens fell short of expectations in 2025. These 10 players need to improve for...

“It’s water under the bridge,” Maxx Crosby said in his first comments to Las Vegas reporters after a trade to the Ravens fell through. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Maxx Crosby after nixed Ravens trade: ‘I’m exactly where I want to be’

June 4, 2026 at 12:48 p.m.

Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said Wednesday he has moved on since his trade...

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and his family vacated their Owings Mills home this week and moved to New Jersey, their real estate agent said. Their former home is listed for $6.9 million. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Ex-Ravens coach John Harbaugh and family complete move from Maryland to New Jersey

June 4, 2026 at 10:42 a.m.

Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh and his family moved the last of their belongings this...

Ravens coach Jesse Minter, right, and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver look over the team on Tuesday. Weaver described Minter as a "cool customer" and an enjoyable coach to work alongside. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

6 things we learned from Ravens OTAs as mandatory minicamp looms

June 4, 2026 at 12:22 p.m.

Before the Ravens' full roster reconvenes next week, here are the biggest takeaways from the...

Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers says he can feel the fanbase's excitement about the new era under Jesse Minter. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

Josh Tolentino: Ravens’ Minter is the real deal. Zay Flowers says so. | COMMENTARY

June 3, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Ravens fans, players and coaches all seem invigorated by the arrival of new coach Jesse...

Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver looks over the team during OTAs on Tuesday. Weaver heaped praise on several defensive linemen during his news conference after the practice session. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

If Anthony Weaver is right, the Ravens’ defense won’t be down for long

June 3, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver likes his unit's mindset during OTAs. He's also stoked about...

Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle coaches during Tuesday's OTA practice. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

Ravens OC Declan Doyle already drawing high praise: ‘Like a human computer’

June 2, 2026 at 9:35 p.m.

Ravens coaches and players rave about new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver...

Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers speaks with the media Tuesday following an OTA practice. Flowers says he's happy Myles Garrett is no longer in the AFC North. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

Ravens’ Zay Flowers reacts to Browns trading Myles Garrett out of AFC North

June 2, 2026 at 5:44 p.m.

Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers says "everybody in Baltimore should be happy" to see Myles...

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson tries to avoid Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett in January 2025. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Ravens avoid Myles Garrett in 2026, but Super Bowl odds shift toward Rams

June 1, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.

The Ravens won't face Myles Garrett in the upcoming regular season, but his trade to...

FILE – This photo combination shows Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, in Cincinnati, Jan. 4, 2026, and Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse, Jan. 4, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/David Dermer, Mark J. Terrill)

Browns trade 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams

June 1, 2026 at 10:19 p.m.

By JOE REEDY and GREG BEACHAM The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive...

FILE – New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, file)

Giants add receivers Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster and returner Braxton Berrios

June 1, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

By STEPHEN WHYNO Odell Beckham Jr. is returning to the New York Giants. The 33-year-old...

Raymond Berry acknowledges the crowd at M&T Bank Stadium in 2014 during a ceremony honoring the Baltimore Colts' 1958 NFL championship team. (Staff file)

Baltimore Colts legend Raymond Berry, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies

June 3, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.

Raymond Berry, a Hall of Fame Baltimore Colts wide receiver and key figure in the...

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart as he arrives to speak at Rockland Community College on May 22 in Suffern, N.Y. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Giants’ John Harbaugh on players’ dispute over Trump: ‘I think it’s made us better’

May 29, 2026 at 5:37 p.m.

Giants coach John Harbaugh weighed in on the dispute between teammates Abdul Carter and Jaxson...

An aerial view of an empty Oriole Park at Camden Yards, right, and M&T Bank Stadium, top left, in downtown Baltimore. (Julio Cortez/AP)

Ravens Orioles double booked: Sept. 20 games pose traffic, parking concerns

May 29, 2026 at 11:15 p.m.

A rare opportunity for Baltimore sports fans to watch the Orioles and Ravens on the...

The Ravens’ $435 million gameday stadium renovation includes the Gate A entrance, which will feature 72 handheld ticket scanners for fans entering from Ravens Walk. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Ravens stadium renovations: Social spaces, bigger bathrooms among final touches

May 28, 2026 at 7:28 p.m.

The Ravens offered a tour highlighting the three-year transformation of M&T Bank Stadium, which they’ve...

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, left, takes part in drills at the Under Armour Performance Center earlier this week. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

READERS RESPOND: Ravens fans like when Jackson, veterans attend voluntary OTAs

May 28, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

We asked Ravens fans if they think Lamar Jackson and other veterans should attend voluntary...

"I think there's a multitude of positions where we're really trying to rotate a lot of pieces," Ravens coach Jesse Minter said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Mike Preston: Ravens won’t win unless they solve O-line puzzle | COMMENTARY

May 29, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

The Ravens can't and won't win unless they can protect Lamar Jackson. Figuring out the...

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson speaks with the media on Wednesday. Jackson attended practice Tuesday and Wednesday this week after missing the first open session. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Josh Tolentino: Lamar’s presence matters for new-look Ravens | COMMENTARY

May 27, 2026 at 7:49 p.m.

Consider Lamar Jackson's early buy-in a win for the Ravens. No need to make it...

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes part in drills at the Under Armour Performance Center on Wednesday. Jackson says he's enjoyed working with the new coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

6 things we saw and heard from Ravens’ 2nd open practice at OTAs

May 27, 2026 at 6:37 p.m.

Here are six things we saw and heard during the Ravens’ second open OTA practice,...

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson speaks with reporters on Wednesday in Owings Mills. It was his first media appearance since a season-ending loss to the Steelers in January. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson on new coaching staff: ‘Breath of fresh air’

May 27, 2026 at 8:30 p.m.

Lamar Jackson’s impression of new Ravens coach Jesse Minter is that he’s a “cool dude.”

Girls flag football players pose for a photo during a Ravens-supported event. The Ravens helped launch Maryland’s first girls flag football pilot program in Frederick County in 2023. (Courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens)

‘It will explode’: Inside the rise of girls flag football in Maryland

May 27, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Girls flag football is now a state-sanctioned high school sport in Maryland. How'd the sport...

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson speaks with the media last season. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson arrives for second week of voluntary OTAs

May 26, 2026 at 2:08 p.m.

Lamar Jackson is back. The Ravens quarterback hit the field Tuesday in Owings Mills for...

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is introduced before a 2025 game against the Bengals. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

READER POLL: Should Lamar Jackson, Ravens veterans attend voluntary OTAs?

May 25, 2026 at 2:32 p.m.

Should Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and other veterans attend the team's voluntary OTAs? We want...

Ravens rookie wide receiver Elijah Sarratt, right, is pictured during his time with James Madison football alongside his brother Josh, left. Sarratt played season at JMU, catching 82 passes for 1,192 yards before transferring to Indiana. (Courtesy of the Sarratt family)

Inside Ravens WR Elijah Sarratt’s journey from zero-star recruit to NFL

May 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The long road didn't deter Ravens rookie wide receiver Elijah Sarratt. It shaped him. "I...

Ravens safety Malaki Starks will throw out the first pitch for Friday's Orioles game at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Ravens stars to take part in festivities during Orioles homestand

May 22, 2026 at 12:10 p.m.

Ravens stars will be at Camden Yards this week to throw out the first pitch...

Ravens wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane works out during team mini camp. Lane is hoping to make an impact as a big-bodied target complementing Zay Flowers. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Pizza, waffles and patience: Inside Ravens WR Ja’Kobi Lane’s transformation

May 21, 2026 at 9:29 a.m.

USC's nutritionists helped new Ravens wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane transform into a physically imposing X...

Ravens running back Derrick Henry had a brief injury scare during Tuesday's practice. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

7 things we saw and heard from Ravens’ first open practice of OTAs

May 20, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.

Tuesday offered the clearest glimpse yet at the shape of this year’s Ravens team under...

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, speaking to the media last season, has routinely missed voluntary workouts during his career. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Mike Preston: Don’t panic about Ravens QB Lamar Jackson yet | COMMENTARY

May 19, 2026 at 5:56 p.m.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't show up for OTAs on Tuesday. He needed to be...

Ravens coach Jesse Minter said he wants his team to be at its best at the end of games. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Ravens coach Jesse Minter installs new game to end practice: ‘Guys love it’

May 20, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

Ravens coach Jesse Minter calls his end-of-practice competition the "be at your best when your...

Ravens coach Jesse Minter, shown after Tuesday's voluntary practice, said that quarterback Lamar Jackson has been a leader during the team's offseason program. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Ravens’ Minter not bothered by Lamar Jackson’s absence from voluntary OTAs

May 19, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.

"Lamar's been one of our leaders of the offseason program," Ravens first-year coach Jesse Minter...

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson speaks to the media in 2025. Jackson's presence, or lack thereof, is often a key storyline for Baltimore fans to follow during organized team activities. (Surya Vaidy/Staff)

Ravens are on the field this week. Here are 5 things to watch at OTAs.

May 19, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Beginning this week and stretching over the next three, the Ravens will hold up to...

Ravens running back Derrick Henry powers past Commanders defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis in 2024. The Ravens and Commanders will have a joint practice this August. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Ravens to have joint practices with Vikings, Commanders

May 18, 2026 at 4:25 p.m.

The Ravens will have two joint practices with the Vikings and one with the Commanders,...

Ravens running back Derrick Henry runs for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Detroit Lions last season. Baltimore's 2026 season features four primetime games. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Mike Preston: Ravens’ schedule sets up well for late-season surge | COMMENTARY

May 15, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

The Ravens' 2026 schedule ends with four consecutive AFC North foes. That's a good thing,...

The Texans’ Dalton Schultz, left, catches a pass in front of the Ravens’ Teddye Buchanan during last season's game at M&T Bank Stadium. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)

Ravens 2026 schedule: Ranking all 17 games from easiest to toughest

May 18, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

The Ravens' 2026 schedule is out. Which games will likely be the toughest? The Baltimore...

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes the field before a game against the Jets at M&T Bank Stadium last season. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Instant analysis of the Ravens’ 2026 schedule release

May 14, 2026 at 7:38 p.m.

Here’s what The Baltimore Sun staff had to say immediately after the Ravens’ 2026 schedule...

The Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton takes the field before a game against the Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in 2024. (Staff file)

Ravens 2026 schedule: 4 primetime games, home opener in Week 2

May 14, 2026 at 7:51 p.m.

The Ravens open their 2026 season on the road, head home for Week 2 and...

Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell, shown during training camp last year, signed with the Chargers in free agency. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Keaton Mitchell: Ravens ‘didn’t contact me’ before deal with Chargers

May 13, 2026 at 7:27 p.m.

Asked how he felt about the lack of interest from the Ravens, new Chargers running...

Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander warms up during a practice at M&T Bank Stadium last summer. He played just two games for Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Former Ravens CB Jaire Alexander opens up about stepping away from NFL

May 13, 2026 at 3:39 p.m.

Jaire Alexander wrote a lengthy self-reckoning about what went wrong during his Ravens tenure and...

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is introduced before game against the Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium last season. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

4 things to know about the Ravens’ 2026 schedule release

May 13, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

When will the Ravens' first home game be in 2026? Here are the biggest questions...

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh, right, talks with New York Giants fullback Grant Finley, left, (45) at rookie minicamp at the NFL football team’s practice facility, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

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The Harbaughs have lived there since 2013, when the property was purchased for $3 million.

Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell shouts during a rehydration break at practice in 2020. The 39-year-old returned to Baltimore for his 19th NFL season. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Mike Preston: Ravens need a steady hand. Enter Calais Campbell. | COMMENTARY

There are a few players who can motivate and inspire. Calais Campbell is one, and...

Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell celebrates a play in 2022. (Nick Wass/AP)

More than a leader: Ravens ‘stoked’ for Calais Campbell’s on-field impact

The Ravens recently added defensive tackle Calais Campbell. They expect that he'll add more than...

Orioles infielder Blaze Alexander reacts after striking out against the Red Sox on April 25. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

READER POLL: What do you blame most for the Orioles’ mediocre start?

The Orioles are 15-19 through 34 games. Who do you blame for Baltimore's mediocre start...

Diego Pavia joined the Ravens as an undrafted free agent after a polarizing college career, which included leading Vanderbilt to new heights in 2025. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

How QB Diego Pavia went from being undrafted to landing with Ravens

May 4, 2026 at 11:32 a.m.

Diego Pavia was perhaps the most polarizing college football player in 2025. Here's how he...

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, center, poses for pictures with young fan who won the kids balloon horse race at Pimlico Race Course last May. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

FOX45: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s horse takes 3rd to kick off 2026 NTL season

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's horse came in third place Saturday in a National Thoroughbred League...

Ravens first-round draft pick Vega Ioane (71) warms up before rookie minicamp in Owings Mills on Saturday. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

5 things we learned from Ravens rookie minicamp

Vega Ioane is adapting to right guard, Zion Young is the toughest player to block...

Missouri defensive end Zion Young laughs with teammates the school's pro day. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

‘On my mama, I got you’: Ravens rookie Zion Young wants to make you believe

New Ravens edge rusher Zion Young took a winding journey from his freshman year of...

Ravens offensive  linemen Ronnie Stanley, left, and Andrew Vorhees block during a drill this past season. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Mike Preston: Ravens’ O-line situation is cause for concern | COMMENTARY

The Ravens will probably trade for a starting center, but there's potential for the offensive...

Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt, right, brings in a touchdown reception in a Rose Bowl win over Alabama. (Kyusung Gong/AP)

READERS RESPOND: Ravens fans pleased with team’s NFL draft picks

April 30, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

We asked readers how they would grade the Ravens' NFL draft haul. Here's what they...

Calais Campbell is set to return to the Ravens on a one-year deal.  Campbell played in Baltimore from 2020 through 2022. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff file)

Ravens to reunite with 6-time Pro Bowl DE Calais Campbell on 1-year deal

April 30, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

The Ravens are reuniting with 39-year-old Calais Campbell, a four-time All-Pro defensive end who was...

Ravens offensive lineman Corey Bullock, greets quarterback Lamar Jackson in December. Bullock is among the players competing for Baltimore's starting center job. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Ravens center candidates: Every option to be Tyler Linderbaum’s replacement

April 29, 2026 at 4:16 p.m.

Tyler Linderbaum left the Ravens in free agency. Who are the candidates to take over...

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia looks to pass during the school's pro day in March 20. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Ravens reach deals with QBs Diego Pavia, Joe Fagnano ahead of rookie camp

April 28, 2026 at 2:41 p.m.

Quarterbacks Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano each agreed to a three-year deal with the Ravens,...

Ravens first-round pick offensive lineman Vega Ioane was introduced alongside offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, right, at the team’s Owings Mills facility last week. Analysts, former teammates and trainers rave about Ioane's violent playing style. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

A ‘violent’ upgrade: How Vega Ioane fits Ravens’ offensive line rebuild

April 28, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Former teammates rave about new Ravens offensive lineman Vega Ioane's violent playing style. "He’s just...

From left, Ravens offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford, general manager Eric DeCosta, first-round pick Vega Ioane, coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle pose with Ioane's jersey on Friday. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

READER POLL: How would you grade the Ravens’ draft?

April 27, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

The Ravens drafted 11 players over the weekend. How would you grade their haul? We...

Ravens coach Jesse Minter, left, general manager Eric DeCosta used adjectives like “physical” and “rugged” to describe the 11-player draft class. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

5 things we learned from the Ravens’ draft

April 27, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

The Ravens bolstered their receiving corps and offensive line but a giant hole remains at...

First-round draft pick Vega Ioane is the early favorite to start at right guard for the Ravens. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Way-too-early look at Ravens depth chart following 2026 NFL draft

April 28, 2026 at 3:04 p.m.

Vega Ioane at right guard? Chandler Rivers at slot corner? Adam Randall the third RB?...

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy last season. (George Walker IV/AP file)

Polarizing Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia accepts Ravens minicamp invite

April 26, 2026 at 6:37 p.m.

Quarterback Diego Pavia was a polarizing figure in college football last season, when he led...

Ravens first-round pick Vega Ioane is introduced at the team’s Owings Mills facility. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Ravens draft grades: Analysts give high marks for 11-player class

April 26, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

The Ravens have routinely earned high marks for their draft picks, and this year is...

LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane poses with his Chiefs jersey after being picked sixth overall in the first round. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

NFL draft recap: Where players with ties to Maryland landed

April 26, 2026 at 1:54 p.m.

The 2026 NFL draft is in the books. Here's a look at where players with...

Southern California wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane runs a drill at the NFL scouting combine. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mike Preston: Ravens’ incomplete draft will need time to develop | COMMENTARY

April 26, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

It usually takes at least three or four years for a draft class to pan...

Ravens coach Jesse Minter, left, and general manager Eric DeCosta speak to the media after the first round of the draft. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta explains why team didn’t draft a center: ‘We have a plan’

April 25, 2026 at 9:53 p.m.

Of the Ravens' 11 draft picks across three days and seven rounds, none were used...

New York Giants’ first round draft pick Arvell Reese, left, and Francis Mauigoa, right, pose for a picture during an NFL football press conference at the team’s training facility, Friday, April 24, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Giants and Jets each got A-pluses in the AP’s NFL draft early grades

April 26, 2026 at 2:25 p.m.

By ROB MAADDI From Fernando Mendoza to Red Murdock, 257 players were selected in the...

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti speaks at a news conference earlier this offseason. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti makes his first draft pick after ‘begging’

April 25, 2026 at 8:42 p.m.

On Saturday night, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti made his first draft pick: Clemson running back...

Penn State center Nick Dawkins looks to block Oregon defensive lineman A'Mauri Washington during a game this past season. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Ravens 2026 undrafted free agent tracker: Who will join rookie class?

April 26, 2026 at 12:12 a.m.

With the 2026 NFL draft over, the Ravens have turned their attention to the undrafted...

Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt won the national championship this past season with the Hoosiers. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Ravens draft tracker: Coverage and analysis of all Day 3 picks

April 25, 2026 at 8:04 p.m.

The Ravens entered Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft with eight more selections. Here's...

Ravens first-round draft pick Vega Ioane was introduced at the team’s Owings Mills facility on Friday. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Inside Vega Ioane’s 7,100-mile journey from American Samoa to Ravens

April 26, 2026 at 8:01 p.m.

Ravens first-round draft pick Vega Ioane secretly took up football. Now, he's ready for the...

Some of the Ravens' early round selections in NFL drafts have included offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden (1996), safety Ed Reed (2002), quarterback Kyle Boller (2003), receiver Mark Clayton (2005), linebacker C.J. Mosley (2014) and quarterback Lamar Jackson (2018).

Over 31 NFL drafts, the Ravens have made more than 260 picks. Search, sort and browse them all.

April 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Since 1996, the Ravens have selected more than enough players to cover each sideline if...

Southern California wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane works out at his pro day in March. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Instant analysis of Ravens drafting USC WR Ja’Kobi Lane at No. 80

April 24, 2026 at 11:25 p.m.

Here’s what The Baltimore Sun staff had to say immediately after the Ravens’ selection of...

Southern California wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane celebrates a play in 2024. The Ravens drafted him in the third round of this year's NFL draft. (Steve Marcus/AP)

Ravens take USC WR Ja’Kobi Lane in 3rd round of NFL draft: ‘Lot of upside’

April 25, 2026 at 1:05 a.m.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson got another target Friday night, and it's a big one. Baltimore...

Missouri edge rusher Zion Young, shown going through a drill at the Senior Bowl, was drafted by the Ravens in the second round of the NFL draft. (Butch Dill/AP)

Instant analysis of Ravens drafting Missouri’s Zion Young at No. 45

April 24, 2026 at 10:06 p.m.

Here’s what The Baltimore Sun staff had to say immediately after the Ravens’ selection of Missouri edge rusher Zion Young...

Missouri defensive end Zion Young runs a drill during the Senior Bowl. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Ravens select Missouri edge rusher Zion Young at No. 45 in NFL draft

April 25, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

With the No. 45 overall pick, the Ravens drafted Missouri edge rusher Zion Young to...

Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers, left, celebrates after scoring a touchdown in 2025. The Ravens will play in Brazil in Week 3 in 2026. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

NFL announces Ravens-Cowboys game to take place in Rio de Janeiro in Week 3

April 24, 2026 at 8:03 p.m.

NFL announces Ravens-Cowboys game to take place in Rio de Janeiro in Week 3.

Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston could be available when the Ravens pick again in Round 2 on Friday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ravens draft roundtable: What are the biggest needs entering Day 2?

April 24, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

The Ravens shift their attention to Rounds 2 and 3 of the NFL draft on...

Ravens coach Jesse Minter, left, and general manager Eric DeCosta speak to the media after picking Penn State offensive lineman Vega Ioane in the first round of the NFL draft. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Mike Preston: Ravens make a statement with top pick Vega Ioane | COMMENTARY

April 24, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

The Ravens stayed the course with Vega Ioane. It was perfect because they got the...

Penn State offensive lineman Vega Ioane is expected to be an immediate starter for the Ravens on the interior. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Josh Tolentino: Vega Ioane’s attitude is exactly what Ravens need | COMMENTARY

April 24, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

The Ravens not only selected one of the top interior offensive linemen, but they also...

Ravens fans react to the team picking Penn State guard Vega Ioane in the first round of the NFL draft. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

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April 23, 2026 at 10:54 p.m.

The Ravens picked Penn State's Vega Ioane in the first round of the NFL draft....

Penn State offensive lineman Vega Ioane is one of nine children in his family. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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April 24, 2026 at 2:09 a.m.

The Ravens used the No. 14 overall pick on Penn State guard Vega Ioane. Here...

Penn State offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (30) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Instant analysis of Ravens drafting Penn State OL Vega Ioane at No. 14

April 23, 2026 at 9:59 p.m.

Here’s what The Baltimore Sun staff had to say immediately after the Ravens’ selection of...

The Ravens selected Penn State guard Vega Ioane with the 14th pick of the NFL draft. (Adam Hunger/AP)

Ravens pick Penn State OL Vega Ioane at No. 14 in first round of NFL draft

April 24, 2026 at 1:23 a.m.

The Ravens did what many expected them to do and took Penn State guard Vega...

Southern California wide receiver Makai Lemon poses after being chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 20th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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April 23, 2026 at 11:06 p.m.

The NFL draft gets underway on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. Follow The Baltimore Sun's live...

The Ravens recently unveiled new uniforms, which are similar to the team's previous iteration. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

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April 23, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

We asked readers how they would grade the Ravens' new uniforms. Here's what they said.

Penn State guard Vega Ioane, second from left, protects quarterback Drew Allar, left, in a win against Minnesota in 2024. (Abbie Parr/AP)

READERS RESPOND: Ravens fans want team to draft Penn State OL Vega Ioane

April 23, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

We asked readers who the Ravens should pick in the first round of the NFL...

Penn State offensive lineman Vega Ioane runs a drill at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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April 23, 2026 at 11:39 a.m.

Here’s what the most accurate mock drafters over the past five years expect the Ravens...

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April 23, 2026 at 10:15 a.m.

The Ravens have picked up the fifth-year option on wide receiver Zay Flowers, a source...

Florida kicker Trey Smack makes an extra point during a 2025 win over Texas. The Severna Park native made 100 of his 101 extra-point tries in college. (Gary McCullough/AP)

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April 23, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

Severna Park native Trey Smack calls placekicking a hobby. After a stellar stint at Florida,...

Penn State offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane, shown in 2024, is a popular pairing for the Ravens in mock drafts. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Staff picks for 2026 NFL draft: Who will Ravens select in first round?

April 22, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

Here’s what The Baltimore Sun sports staff expects from the Ravens during the first round...

Lardarius Webb Jr., left, poses with his dad and former Ravens player Lardarius Webb, right, after a game at Jones College. (Courtesy of Lardarius Webb)

Lardarius Webb Jr., son of ex-Ravens CB, looks to follow in father’s footsteps

April 22, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

After growing up watching his father compete for the Ravens, Lardarius Webb Jr. is ready...

The NFL draft stage is set up outside Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Sunday. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Ravens fans get NFL draft seating change from Steelers owner Art Rooney II

April 21, 2026 at 2:19 p.m.

The Ravens-Steelers rivalry can get petty. That includes the seating arrangements at this week's NFL...

Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike had neck surgery last week, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike has neck surgery, could return in 2026

April 21, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.

Nnamdi Madubuike's return would also be a major boost for the Ravens' defense, which was...

UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu, left, battles with Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano during a 2023 game. Fano is one of the offensive linemen being mocked to the Ravens with the 14th pick in the NFL draft. (Rick Bowmer/AP)

How will Ravens address biggest needs in 2026 NFL draft?

April 21, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

First-round picks are high profile, but winning teams are mostly built around the edges. How...

Penn State guard Vega Ioane is a popular pick to the Ravens with the 14th pick among mock drafts. (Adam Hunger/AP)

READER POLL: Who should the Ravens take with 14th pick in NFL draft?

April 20, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

Who should the Ravens select with the 14th pick in the first round of the...

FILE – Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) talks to the press at the school’s NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman,File)

The NFL’s increased use of tight ends could have an impact on how teams approach the draft

April 20, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

By JOSH DUBOW The move by NFL offenses in recent years to counter nickel defenses...

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq put together one of the most impressive athletic performances ever at the NFL scouting combine. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen)

Ravens mock draft pick rising in popularity is … a tight end?

April 18, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq is a popular NFL mock draft pick for the Ravens....

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