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6 hours ago
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Jaire Alexander, Aaron Rodgers will get re-acquainted this year
Former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson isn't the only player with whom former Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander will be reunited in 2025. With Alexander joining the Ravens, he'll see former Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers twice this year. Advertisement The Steelers and Ravens cross paths in Week 14 and Week 18. Alexander and Rodgers spent five years together in Green Bay. Each surely picked up a thing or two about the other during their time on the practice field. Alexander will also cross paths with the four teams he knows best — the Packers and his former NFC North rivals. Including the Vikings and receiver Justin Jefferson. Of course, all of this hinges on Alexander staying healthy. Which he hasn't done over the past two years, resulting in Alexander missing 20 total regular-season games.
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12 hours ago
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Bills vs. Lamar's Ravens All About MVP ‘Vengeance'
Bills vs. Lamar's Ravens All About MVP 'Vengeance' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When Lamar Jackson walked off the field in Orchard Park last January, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback knew he left it all on the field. Advertisement In the Buffalo Bills' 27-25 playoff victory over the Ravens, Jackson combined for close to 300 yards and two touchdowns. However … Reliable tight end Mark Andrews dropped a potential game-tying two-point conversion throw from Jackson. And the highlights of the work Jackson did to mount the failed comeback mattered not. With that loss came further scrutiny. Jackson has failed to produce consistent playoff success, and to many of the NFL critics. his legacy has taken a hit. Even with two MVP awards. Buffalo's victory has had a lasting impact on Jackson this offseason, so much so that the scrambling star is looking for revenge in 2025. Advertisement "We're going to bounce back," Jackson said after Tuesday's minicamp practice via Jamison Hensley of ESPN. "And when we come back, I feel like we're going to have vengeance on our mind." Buffalo and Baltimore will face off on Sunday Night Football in Week 1. At the top of the storylines will be the last two MVPs competing against each other. Jackson won the award in 2023, while Josh Allen won it in 2024. If Jackson can find a way to knock off the Bills, it will be a good step in Baltimore's direction to prove the team has a Super Bowl-caliber roster. It's another chance for the Bills to widen the gap between them and other top teams in the conference. … And for vengeance. Related: Veteran Bills Receiver Predicted to Be Cut Related: Bills' 2025 'To-Do List' Revealed This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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14 hours ago
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Are the 2025 Baltimore Ravens the most talented team in franchise history?
Is this year's Baltimore Ravens roster their most talented in franchise history? Sure, on paper, this team appears loaded. However, former Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith said during a taping of WJZ's Purple Playbook to pump the brakes. "Let's not get carried away," Smith told WJZ Sports Anchor Alex Glaze. "The Ravens defense, historically, people think of Baltimore, regardless of how great (quarterback) Lamar Jackson is, as a defensive team. You have Ray Lewis and Ed Reed." SOUND OFF: As currently constructed on paper is this the most talented #Ravens team in franchise history? If not, who are you going with? #RavensFlock @wjz @TorreySmithWR — WJZ Sports (@WJZ13sports) June 19, 2025 Since football returned to Baltimore 30 years ago, the Ravens have won the Super Bowl twice -- claiming the 2000 championship and the 2012 championship. The Super Bowl-winning Ravens never had a quarterback like Jackson, who has won two league MVPs. However, those defenses were historically great. "These guys (currently) are great players, ain't no way I'm going to say that (this is the most talented)," Smith said. "Forget playing for the Ravens, the kid in me playing on Madden with that 2000 defense, there's no way I could say that." A Hall of Fame past Those Baltimore Super Bowl champions had eventual Hall of Famers Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Jonathan Ogden, Shannon Sharpe, and Rod Woodson, as well as other key contributors. The list continues with Ray Rice, Joe Flacco, Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs, Jacoby Jones, Jamal Lewis, and Tony Siragusa. 11 All-Pro players on the Ravens roster The 2025 Baltimore Ravens have 11 players who have been named to the NFL All-Pro Team. Cornerback Jaire Alexander, who just signed with the Ravens, is the latest to join the roster. There are five former All-Pro performers on defense -- Alexander, linebacker Roquan Smith, defensive end Nnamdi Madubuike, cornerback Marlon Humphrey, and safety Kyle Hamilton. Additionally, there are six on offense who have won All-Pro accolades, including quarterback Lamar Jackson, running back Derrick Henry, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, fullback Patrick Ricard, tight end Mark Andrews, and offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley. "This is an extremely talented group, and the defense can be up there with anyone," Smith said. "The only weakness right now is the pass rush. It's not for a lack of talent, it's just for the lack of execution in the moment." "Super Bowl or bust" Torrey Smith credits the Baltimore Ravens for always fielding a competitive team. Since 1996, the Ravens have two Super Bowl championships, two AFC titles, eight division championships, and 16 playoff appearances. In 2023, the Ravens lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 17-10 in the AFC Championship Game, and in 2024, they lost to the Buffalo Bills 27-25 in the divisional round of the playoffs. "Overall, this team will always give you a chance to win the Super Bowl," Smith said. "This is a Super Bowl-caliber defense, on paper and going into the season." And with the roster the way it is currently constructed, Smith believes a third Super Bowl championship will be in Baltimore. "It's always Super Bowl or bust," Smith said.
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18 hours ago
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Ravens Derrick Henry Reveals Favorite Cheat Meal on 'Rich Eisen Show'
Ravens Derrick Henry Reveals Favorite Cheat Meal on 'Rich Eisen Show' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Derrick Henry is preparing to enter season No. 10 in the NFL. Henry will head into year No. 2 with the Baltimore Ravens, as the 31-year-old running back appears as motivated as ever to play at a high level and help lead his team to a Super Bowl. Advertisement After spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans, Henry took his talents to Baltimore. In his first season sharing a backfield with quarterback, Lamar Jackson, Henry remained a workhorse, carrying the ball more than 300 times for the fourth time in his career (325). Henry's 325 rushing attempts brought him 1,921 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. The yards trailed only Saquon Barkley (2,005) and the TDs were tied for the lead league with Jahmyr Gibbs and James Cook. As he gets further from his thirtieth birthday, Henry's offseason training regimen has become a hot topic of conversation. Reportedly, Henry spends approximately $240 thousand per year on body maintenance. While he appears to treat his body like a sacred temple, even "King Henry" enjoys the occasional cheat meal. Advertisement On Wednesday, during an appearance on the "Rich Eisen Show", Henry revealed his favorite cheat meal. "I'm a breakfast person, so I like steak, eggs, and potatoes. I like French toast or even a waffle," Henry said. Rich Eisen attempted to dig deeper, asking if Henry enjoys a sugary cereal or a slice of pizza as part of his cheat meal. "No cereal. I don't eat cereal. Pizza, every once and a while, but I'm not a big pizza person," Henry said. Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22).Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Henry ranks No. 19 all-time in rushing yards and is the active rushing leader with 11,423 yards. He sits just 15 rushing yards behind Steven Jackson for No. 18 all-time. Advertisement He's also tied with Jim Brown for No. 6 all-time in rushing TDs (106). He sits just four TDs behind Walter Payton at No. 5. Henry's march toward history will begin during the Ravens Week 1 matchup on Sept. 7 against the Buffalo Bills. Related: Derrick Henry Comes Up One Yard Shy Of NFL History On Sunday Night Football This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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18 hours ago
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Ravens WRs Poised To 'Flip That Narrative' After Major Signings
Ravens WRs Poised To 'Flip That Narrative' After Major Signings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Last season, Zay Flowers became the first Baltimore Ravens wide receiver ever to be selected to the Pro Bowl. The honor was rightfully deserved as the second-year pro surpassed 1,000 receiving yards as quarterback Lamar Jackson's top target. Advertisement Flowers is joined by a collection of impactful receivers on the Ravens' offense. Rashod Bateman and veteran DeAndre Hopkins each signed new contracts this offseason. There's also versatile tight ends Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely for Jackson to turn to in the pass game ... oh, and not to mention Derrick Henry out of the backfield. Bateman, who is entering his fifth year with the Ravens after his 2021 first-round selection, is out to prove that Baltimore's pass game should be feared around the league. "There's a lot of love and respect that comes with a team that drafted you and I wanted to flip that narrative of receivers here, and I definitely think we're on the right track of doing that," Bateman said via "Not really looking for nobody else's validation but it feels good, somewhat, to be in the midst now headed down that right track." While the pass game was outshined by Baltimore's league-leading rushing attack, the team still finished seventh in passing offense, averaging 237.4 yards per game. Advertisement Bateman believes the addition of former All-Pro Hopkins, who signed a one-year $5 million free agent deal, will do wonders for the unit on and off the field. "You could just definitely tell that he's been in the game a while and done a lot of great things," Bateman said of Hopkins. "A lot of people respect what he's done and what he brings to the table. "He's done great things, so hopefully we can take that, add it to our game, add it to our personalities to go help this team. He's been good for us and I know he's going to be big for us this season." Bateman is the most tenured wide receiver of the bunch, and he's excited to keep it that way. He signed an extension with the Ravens worth $36.7 million over the next three years. Advertisement Last season was among the best of his career, finishing with career highs in yards (756) and touchdowns (9). Pro Bowl or not, the Ravens are equipped with plenty of weapons for Jackson through the air. At mandatory minicamp, reporters noticed something in their first glimpses of the All-Pro QB. "He does look skinnier, quicker and faster," Bateman said. "The league is in trouble, per usual." But don't tell Lamar that ... at least not the "skinny" part. He joked with with media when a reporter asked about his body maintenance and pointed to his slim physique. "Just eat food. Push ups, sit ups. That's all. Just stay in shape," Jackson said. Advertisement "Don't say 'skinny'. Say 'stay in shape'. Fit. That sounds better. Because skinny sounds like 'puny'. I don't think I'm puny. I'm still 200!" Bateman is right, with these receivers, the league will be watching out for the Ravens' offense. Per usual. Related: Ravens Making Case for Best Roster in Franchise History Related: Could DeAndre Hopkins Someday Own an NFL Team? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
