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USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Rashod Bateman hints at Ravens WRs hitting another level after adding DeAndre Hopkins
Rashod Bateman hints at Ravens WRs hitting another level after adding DeAndre Hopkins Rashod Bateman Bateman said on NFL Network that DeAndre Hopkins has been teaching the younger Baltimore Ravens wide receivers on the nuances of the position The Ravens have an underrated receiving corps, but this unit could reach another gear after the off-season addition of DeAndre Hopkins to the roster. Playing alongside Zay Flowers, who became the first Ravens player to be named a Pro Bowler at the wide receiver position in 2024, Bateman had a breakout season and played a considerable role in Lamar Jackson's career-high 4,172 yards passing and 41 touchdowns. Enter Hopkins, who rarely drops a pass and is among the most efficient wide receivers in NFL history. He's been with Baltimore for three months, but he's already having a lasting influence on the young duo. '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. But as far as right now, he's been a very good veteran for us, giving all of us advice -- not even just myself -- he's been very vocal about that. All of us are much younger so [our] ears are open and we're taking all the advice we can get from him. 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, who signed a three-year, $36.75 million extension, is coming off a career-best season in which he recorded 45 receptions for 756 yards and nine touchdowns. Bateman also added this about the Ravens signing Jaire Alexander. "In practice, it's definitely going to be a battle," Bateman said. "It's always a battle -- this defense here is tough and adding Jaire to the group is definitely going to make us better. Going out, putting Jaire in the middle of our defense with the guys that we got now I think is going to be fun to see. It's going to be some Ravens football." As many players and coaches tend to indicate in June, Bateman said Wednesday that "everyone looks fast, strong and powerful" in minicamp and the team is "eager to get back to work and chase this ring."
NBC Sports
a day ago
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- NBC Sports
Rashod Bateman says Ravens receivers benefit from veteran presence of DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins is 33 years old and his production has declined in recent years, with a career-low 10.9 yards per catch average last season. But fellow Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman still brings plenty to Baltimore. Bateman said on NFL Network that Hopkins, who signed a one-year contract with the Ravens in March, has been teaching the younger wide receivers '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. But as far as right now, he's been a very good veteran for us, giving all of us advice -- not even just myself -- he's been very vocal about that. All of us are much younger so [our] ears are open and we're taking all the advice we can get from him. 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.' The Ravens are Hopkins' fifth NFL team, and perhaps the team that can put a Super Bowl ring on his Hall of Fame résumé.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Steelers sign safety DeShon Elliott to contract extension
This article originally appeared on The Pittsburgh Steelers and strong safety DeShon Elliott have agreed to a two-year contract extension that will keep him in Pittsburgh through the end of the 2027 season, according to a report by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Advertisement The new deal between Elliott and the Steelers will add two years and $12.5 million his current deal, with $9.21 million guaranteed, per Pelissero. Elliott had been set to enter the final season of a two-year, $6 million contract that he signed with the Steelers ahead of the 2024 season, so his next deal represents a significant pay increase. Click here to read more from Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
NFL Network Predicts Cowboys' 'Hogs' Will End Championship Drought
NFL Network Predicts Cowboys' 'Hogs' Will End Championship Drought originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Dallas Cowboys' left guard Tyler Smith knows the buck starts and stops with the offensive line under Brian Schottenheimer, and now, a 10-year NFL veteran is following suit with his thoughts. Advertisement After an offseason that saw Tyler Booker be drafted in the first round to "replace" Zack Martin, coupled with the expected improvement of Tyler Guyton, Cooper Beebe and Terence Steele, Dallas has a solid starting five to protect Dak Prescott. Plus, with Conor Riley as the offensive line coach, along with coordinator Klayton Adams, the Cowboys have two coaches who know how to get the most out of the group. As such, NFL veteran Leger Douzable believes that, due to the Cowboys' makeup along the line, Schottenheimer's team will break its NFC Championship drought. "This is the one reason this Cowboys team will make it back to the conference championship, I know it's been 30 years, it's going to be the hogs up front," Douzable said on NFL Network. "If they can develop and mesh, this team has a chance to go to the conference championship." Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports My word, that is a big if, Mr. Douzable. Advertisement First off, we can't call Dallas linemen 'Hogs.' That's the classic Washington nickname and we're a bit bothered that NFL Network would commit that gaffe. But with three first round picks along the line, and a center in Beebe who per Schottenheimer, already has command regarding checks made at the line of scrimmage, and the solid play (we hope) of Steele, this offensive line might be able to hold up in both the run and pass game to give Dak time to dissect defenses. Granted, we aren't anointing them as anything yet, so we will hold fire, but training camp will be the first "proper" look at what Schottenheimer is dealing with. And once real NFL bullets start flying, we can properly assess this offensive line that Douzable thinks will be the reason Dallas' infamous championship drought will end. Advertisement Related: Cowboys Fans Think Free Agents Workouts Send Message to Mazi Smith Related: Cowboys Preview Micah Parsons Role in New Defense This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Report: Rams LT Alaric Jackson dealing with blood clots
Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson is dealing with blood clots for the second time since 2022, NFL Network reported on Friday. While Jackson is expected to play this season, the Rams secured insurance at the position by agreeing to terms with free agent tackle D.J. Humphries on Thursday. Jackson, 26, followed up the 2022 season in which he played just eight games (six starts) by starting 29 of the Rams' 34 games over the past two campaigns. Humphries, 31, started 15 games with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 before sustaining a torn ACL. He joined the Kansas City Chiefs in late November of last season and started two games. Humphries has started all 100 career games he has played since the Cardinals selected him with the 24th overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft. He made the Pro Bowl in 2021. Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
