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Winners and losers following the Ravens' 2025 offseason
Baltimore is loaded on both sides of the football, and GM Eric DeCosta knowingly chose to restock the defense with the organization's first two NFL draft picks. The Ravens cruised through the off-season workout program and have a looming two-day mandatory mini-camp scheduled before the team takes a five-week break before returning for the mid-July training camp. Baltimore's two top sack artists return on defense, but the edge rusher position will host the most challenging position battles, just ahead of third cornerback and safety. Advertisement As we await the arrival of training camp, here are the winners and losers of the Baltimore Ravens' offseason. Winners Keaton Mitchell A year and a half removed from a major knee injury that cut his rookie season short, Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell says he feels better than he did three years ago. As a rookie, Mitchell led all running backs with at least a dozen attempts in yards per carry (8.4 avg), and he has set personal records in all of his speed tracking analytics this offseason. OLB Mike Green Green, a second-round draft pick out of Marshall, displayed elite athleticism and outstanding quickness during OTAs. CB T.J. Tampa After spending the bulk of his rookie year injured, Tampa has plenty to prove this summer, and looked athletic and agile during OTAs. OLB Tavius Robinson Ravens pass rush coach Chuck Smith called Robinson "a centerpiece" of the Baltimore defense. The former Ole Miss pass rusher had 32 tackles (13 solo), including 3.5 sacks, one pass defensed, and 12 QB hits in 17 games last season. Advertisement The 2023 fourth-round pick out of Ole Miss spent the first half of the season in a rotational role at edge rusher, but he did start in the final six regular-season games. Robinson will likely serve as the Ravens' primary backup edge rusher for the 2025 campaign behind Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh, while potentially sliding inside to defensive end in key schemes that feature Mike Green off the edge. DB Sanoussi Kane Ar'Darius Washington will be out until at least Week 13, opening up the door for Kane to nab the 3rd safety spot ahead of Beau Brade. Kane was flying around all OTAs, and the seventh-round pick out of Purdue has a shot at carving out an integral role after logging just 22 defensive snaps last season. DC Zach Orr Baltimore added Malaki Starks, Mike Green, Teddye Buchanan, Bilhal Kone, Aeneas Peebles, and Robert Longerbeam to the roster, giving defensive coordinator Zach Orr a starting safety, a lethal edge rusher, a starting inside linebacker candidate, two cornerbacks and a defensive lineman to a defense that was shredded early on last season. Losers QB Lamar Jackson Jackson was a full participant for the Ravens' first open practice of organized team activities on May 28, but hasn't returned to the field since, costing him $750,000 for the second consecutive year. The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player's contract has a clause that pays Jackson nearly $1 million should he attend at least 80% of the team's voluntary workouts. The loss of income lowers Jackson's 2025 compensation from $43.5 million to $42.75 million. OL Emery Jones Jr. It was going to be hard for any of the rookies to make a significant contribution this year outside of Emery Jones Jr, the third-round pick and offensive tackle from LSU. A potential roster battle for the left or right guard spot hasn't materialized because Jones didn't practice and won't be ready until late in training camp because of a shoulder injury. QB Devin Leary Neither of the backup quarterbacks, Cooper Rush or Leary, has been impressive, but the former Kentucky quarterback could force Baltimore to add another signal caller to the mix. David Ojabo Odafe Oweh is likely safe after having his fifth-year option exercised, but the addition of Mike Green makes life difficult for David Ojabo and Malik Hamm. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Baltimore Ravens off-season winners and losers
USA Today
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- USA Today
Another trio of prospects undergo pre-draft workout with Warriors
Chase Center has been busy as a flurry of different draft prospects have made their way through San Francisco for pre-draft workouts with the Golden State Warriors. Before Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Steve Kerr are on the clock with the No. 41 selection in the 2025 edition of the draft, the Warriors have been doing their homework on different prospects with pre-draft workouts. The latest group of prospects to travel to Chase Center was headlined by 2025 NCAA scoring lead, Eric Dixon. The Villanova big man was joined by Georgetown's Micah Peavy, Kentucky's Jaxson Robinson and Temple's Steve Settle III, according to Sam Gordon the San Francisco Chronicle. Dixon, the 6-foot-8 forward, led the nation in scoring with 23.3 points on 45.1% shooting from the field and 40.7% shooting from deep to go along with 5.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists. Dixon tallied 30 or more points in five different games for the Wildcats last season, including a 38-point explosion against Maryland. Dixon was named to the All-Big East team in three straight seasons, including 2025, where he was also voted a third-team AP All-American. Peavy, a 6-foot-7 guard, played five seasons of college basketball with stops at Texas Tech, TCU and Georgetown. Peavy earned All-Big East honors with Georgetown, averaging 17.2 points on 48.1% shooting from the field and 40% shooting from deep to go along with 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.3 steals per game. Robinson played at Texas A&M, Arkansas, BYU and Kentucky in his college career. Robinson's final season in Lexington was cut short due to a wrist injury. Prior to his injury, Robinson averaged 13 points on 43.2% shooting from the fieldand 37.6% from deep to go along with 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. After three seasons at Howard, Settle played the final two seasons of his career at Temple. The 6-foot-10 forward averaging 12.6 points and 6.2 boards in his final season for the Owls. The NBA draft is set to begin on June 25 in Brooklyn. The Warriors are slated to hit the clock in the second round on June 26. This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
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Carolina Hurricanes re-sign Eric Robinson for 4 years after his most productive NHL season
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed depth forward Eric Robinson to a four-year contract worth $6.8 million. General manager Eric Tulsky announced the extension Friday. Robinson will count $1.7 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season. The Bellmawr, New Jersey, native set career highs with 14 goals, 18 assists and 32 points this past season after joining the Hurricanes as a free agent. Robinson had three points in 15 games on their run to the Eastern Conference final, which ended with a series loss to the eventual Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers. 'It's no surprise to us that Eric had his best professional season last year with Carolina,' Tulsky said. 'His size and speed make him an excellent fit for the way we want to play." Carolina has made the playoffs seven consecutive years since Rod Brind'Amour took over as coach. Robinson's only previous playoff experience in the league came in the 2020 bubble with Columbus. Robinson, 30, has played 413 NHL regular-season and playoff games with the Blue Jackets, Buffalo Sabres and Hurricanes since debuting in 2018.
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Hurricanes Ink Upcoming UFA To Four-Year Extension
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Eric Robinson to a four-year, $6.8 million contract ($1.7 million AAV) extension. According to PuckPedia, the first three years of the deal come with an eight team No Trade Clause and the final year is the same, but only if in the year prior (2027-28), Robinson plays in 75% of the team's games with at least 12 mins of average time on ice per game. Advertisement Robinson, 30, is coming off of a career year in which he set a new best for goals (14) and points (32) while also appearing in every game for the team this season. The 6-foot-2 winger was a perfect fit in Carolina, able to utilize his speed, size and skating to be an impact player for the Canes in their bottom-six. He brought some physicality to the roster and could also play up and down the lineup as well as chipping in on the penalty kill. The deal is Robinson's first long-term contract, perfect for a new dad wanting to settle down with his family, and gives him a substantial pay increase from his previous deal ($950,000). Advertisement "It's no surprise to us that Eric had his best professional season last year with Carolina,' said Carolina general manager Eric Tulsky in a press release. 'His size and speed make him an excellent fit for the way we want to play, and we are thrilled that he's chosen to remain a Hurricane.' 'I'm Definitely Interested In Re-Signing': Eric Robinson 2024-25 Exit Interview 'I'm Definitely Interested In Re-Signing': Eric Robinson 2024-25 Exit Interview The Carolina Hurricanes' 2024-25 season came to a close earlier this week as the team lost in five games to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final. Recent Stories • What Might A Jason Robertson Trade Package Look Like? • Is Mitch Marner The Answer For Carolina? • The Carolina Hurricanes' 2025 RFAs • The Carolina Hurricanes' 2025 UFAs • Which Hurricanes Could Be Participating In 2026 Olympics? Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story. Photo Credit: © James Guillory-Imagn Images
Fox Sports
6 hours ago
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- Fox Sports
Carolina Hurricanes re-sign Eric Robinson for 4 years after his most productive NHL season
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed depth forward Eric Robinson to a four-year contract worth $6.8 million. General manager Eric Tulsky announced the extension Friday. Robinson will count $1.7 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season. The Bellmawr, New Jersey, native set career highs with 14 goals, 18 assists and 32 points this past season after joining the Hurricanes as a free agent. Robinson had three points in 15 games on their run to the Eastern Conference final, which ended with a series loss to the eventual Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers. 'It's no surprise to us that Eric had his best professional season last year with Carolina,' Tulsky said. 'His size and speed make him an excellent fit for the way we want to play." Carolina has made the playoffs seven consecutive years since Rod Brind'Amour took over as coach. Robinson's only previous playoff experience in the league came in the 2020 bubble with Columbus. Robinson, 30, has played 413 NHL regular-season and playoff games with the Blue Jackets, Buffalo Sabres and Hurricanes since debuting in 2018. ___ AP NHL: recommended in this topic
