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Tyler Linderbaum cracks Top 10 of ESPN’s interior offensive lineman ranking

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As part of their part ongoing ranking of the best players at each position, ESPN recently released their Top 10 interior offensive lineman list. These rankings are determined via survey responses from NFL executives, coaches, and scouts across the league.

For the Ravens, who have been well-represented thus far in the other positional rankings thus far, center Tyler Linderbaum narrowly cracked the list at the No. 10 overall spot. He earned the nod through a tiebreaker with Carolina Panthers’ guard Robert Hunt.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler quoted a veteran NFL defensive coach saying Linderbaum “can do anything you want in the run game” and might be “the best center in the NFL” in the run blocking department.

To this point, Linderbaum has been the anchor of the Ravens’ dynamic rushing attack for the past few seasons — immediately establishing himself as a strong run blocker upon entering the league. He’s continued to progress into elite status in this area and helped drive open lanes for Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson both in 2024, who combined for nearly 3,000 rushing yards between them.

Linderbaum still has room to develop in pass blocking, although he has made good strides as protector of Lamar Jackson. Fowler notes that Linderbaum has a pass block win rate of 96.5, an impressive mark, but some NFL evaluators say, “his shorter arms show up in one-on-one settings.”

The 25-year-old’s length and size was a highlighted concern back in the pre-draft process but did not prelude the Ravens from selecting him in the first round. Overall, Linderbaum has validated the team’s confidence in him, quickly developing into a back-to-back Pro Bowler.

His national recognition has clearly increased but he has the potential to take a step further into true elite interior offensive lineman status in 2025. Linderbaum is entering a pivotal fourth career season, seeking to earn himself a long-term second contract.

Source: https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2...or-offensive-lineman-ranking-baltimore-ravens

 

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Ravens’ offensive line ranked 17th by PFF

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Baltimore’s offensive line has some question marks

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has assembled one of the league’s most talented rosters for the 2025 season. No roster is perfect in the NFL, however, and the Ravens still have a few question marks regarding theirs. The biggest area of concern for Baltimore has to be the offensive line.

The Ravens will have a new starter at left guard after veteran Patrick Mekari departed in free agency to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Daniel Faalele is the current favorite to start at right guard again after an up-and-down season there in 2024. At offensive tackle, Baltimore will hope for a leap from Roger Rosengarten at right tackle after a promising rookie campaign and for another healthy season from Ronnie Stanley on the left side. Tyler Linderbaum is the most dependable piece of the starting unit at center, but even he is coming off a down year in pass protection compared to the previous year.

When ranking all 32 offensive lines ahead of the 2025 season, PFF slotted the Ravens in at No. 17 overall.

“The Ravens’ offensive line was a significant concern going into the 2024 season, but the group defied expectations while protecting quarterback Lamar Jackson and opening lanes for running back Derrick Henry,” PFF’s Zoltan Buday wrote.

This was certainly true last season as Jackson had perhaps his best season to date with 41 passing touchdowns to just four interceptions, while Henry rushed for 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns. Baltimore’s offense was seemingly unstoppable for much of the season.

“Baltimore re-signed left tackle Ronnie Stanley in free agency, and while he is not the player he once was, his 80.9 PFF pass-blocking grade in 2024 was a reminder of his previous form,” Buday wrote. “Tyler Linderbaum is already among the best centers in the league, especially in run blocking. However, the other three positions might cause problems for Baltimore’s offense.”

Source: https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2...ie-stanley-tyler-linderbaum-roger-rosengarten

 

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Someway, somehow, the NFL’s own see Lamar Jackson as the No. 4 QB in their league

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By all accounts, Lamar Jackson is the greatest quarterback in the NFL today. But the NFL’s own members don’t view him as such.

The stats, eye-test, advanced metrics, highlights, head-to-head wins, dominance, win percentage, success, accolades and awards all tell us who the best in the NFL is. But those aren’t enough for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to receive the respect he’s so rightly earned.

On Monday, ESPN released their Top 10 quarterback list ranked by NFL executives, coaches and scouts, and Jackson was placed below three quarterbacks: Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen and Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow.

There’s no argument to be made here because they’ve been splayed across Baltimore Beatdown and media outlets across the internet. They’ve been published time and time again, demonstrating all the various proofs of how Jackson is the elite, not clutching the cliff among them.

Nothing anyone can type, text, call, speak or argue in any various form can change this. Jackson’s prolific abilities have done all they can. And apparently that’s not good enough.

But at least Fowler gave Jackson credit.

“Jackson also led the NFL in Total QBR (77.3) and yards per dropback (8.3) and set new career highs in passing touchdowns (41), passing yards (4,172), yards per attempt (8.8) and touchdown-to-interception ratio,” Fowler wrote. “His Total EPA was 160.6, more than 16 points higher than any other quarterback.”

Commentary from NFL members on Jackson:

• Veteran NFL coach: “A 10-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio [10.3], winning percentage is insane [74.4%] and he’s a leading rusher on any team he’s on. He’s one of a kind.”
• NFL defensive coordinator: “Best space runner in the NFL, and he’s such a good passer now. He probably doesn’t get enough credit for how he’s improved there.”
• Veteran NFL personnel man: “I think he had to grow up as a passer. He was always more athletic than everyone else, so why not run? But he had to stay in the pocket a little bit more to prolong his career, and he’s doing that increasingly well.”

Sidenote: I think it’s pretty soft they don’t have a single head coach or high-ranking executive’s commentary on Jackson.

Worth noting, Jackson was ranked No. 4 in last season’s list. So, after his diabolical 2024 season, he moved zero spaces.

There’s no argument to be made. In the face of all proof and the truth, Jackson still cannot garner the respect of the NFL.

Source: https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2...-lamar-jackson-as-the-no-4-qb-in-their-league

 

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Baltimore Ravens All Quarter Century Team: Wide Receiver No. 2

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The final two wideouts who will duke it out for the WR2 spot on the Ravens All Quarter Century Team are Torrey Smith and Mark Clayton.

Derrick Mason was our winner for the honor to be the WR1 for the Ravens All Quarter Century Team.

With him out, it’s now a decision between Torrey Smith and Marl Clayton as the team’s second and final wide receiver. Which one will ultimately earn the final spot at wideout?

Let’s go ahead and find out!

Torrey Smith (2011-2014)​

Smith was a local product out of the University of Maryland when he was drafted by the Ravens in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He made his presence felt immediately with 841 yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie. In 2012, he bested his previous receiving total with 855 yards and recorded a career high eight scores. In year three, Smith notched his first 1,000-yard season with a career-best 1,128 yards to go with four more touchdowns.

In his final season with the Ravens, Smith recorded just 767 yards (his worst with the team) but balanced it out with a new career high of 11 touchdown grabs. He is also still second on the Ravens all-time receiving list among wide receivers, behind only Mason.

Mark Clayton (2005-2009)​

Clayton was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie team after posting 471 yards and a pair of scores in his first year. Clayton’s best season came in 2006 when he record 971 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

Over his five seasons with the Ravens, Clayton was a steady contributor as the team’s secondary receiver to Mason with whom he spent his entire tenure with in Baltimore. He ended his time with the Ravens having collected 3,116 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.

Despite never recording a 1,000-yard season, Clayton is still fifth all-time in Ravens history for receiving yards and the third wideout in the top five behind both the aforementioned Mason and Smith.

Source: https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2...-team-wide-receiver-torrey-smith-mark-clayton

 

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Which Raven will lead the team in touchdowns in 2025?

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Who on the Ravens’ offense will finish the season with the most touchdowns scored?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Baltimore Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

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Scoring touchdowns is the name of the game in football and last season the Ravens were one of the best at it. They finished with 62 offensive touchdowns (rushing/receiving), tying them for second-most with the Buffalo Bills and behind the Detroit Lions (68).

With the hope of the Ravens repeating or exceeding their scoring strength from last season, we’re asking who you believe will lead the team in RRTDs for the 2025 season?

My Answer: WR Rashod Bateman

I’m going a bit bold here, seeing as last season Bateman finished with nine touchdowns and Derrick Henry, the team leader in touchdowns and one of the league leaders in scoring doubled him (18) remains and appears more motivated than ever on account of being offered to join an Adam Sandler film.

Bateman finished last season on a heater. From Week 14 to the Ravens’ Divisional Round loss to the Bills, Bateman scored six touchdowns in six games. I see that trend continuing as he hits double-digit touchdowns in 2025.

Will that be enough to unseat Henry from his touchdown throne? Maybe not. But if Justice Hill and Keaton Mitchell burst through for a few and the tight ends (or Bateman) poach a handful from Henry in the red zone, it could become a close enough race for Bateman to win.

Source: https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2...2025-derrick-henry-rashod-bateman-nfl-scoring

 

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Baltimore Ravens All Quarter Century Team: Tight End

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The Ravens have been a steady tight end team since the turn of the century.

The Ravens have been one of the best teams at finding tight end talent this century, spending most of the past 25 seasons with a player regarded as one of the best in the NFL at the position. For this position, there are two players that are far and away above all others, making this one of the smallest groups to pick from.

So without further ado, it’s Ravens legend Todd Heap versus current Ravens star Mark Andrews.

Who will end up making the cut? Let’s find out!

Mark Andrews (2018-present)​

Andrews was selected by the Ravens in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. In seven seasons with Baltimore, Andrews has zoomed up the all-time receiving rankings and currently sits second in Ravens history with 5,530 yards and first with career 51 touchdowns. Barring a catastrophic injury, Andrews will be able to blow past Derrick Mason’s franchise record 5,777 receiving yards during the 2025 season.

The former Oklahoma Sooner earned his first and only All-Pro honor in 2021, garnering a placement on the First Team. Andrews also has three Pro Bowl nods as well, coming in 2019, 2021, and 2022.

Todd Heap (2001-2010)​

Heap was taken by the Ravens with the 31st-overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. He spent a decade with Baltimore where he was one of the most consistent tight ends in all of football during his career.

Heap finished his Ravens career with 5,492 receiving yards and 41 touchdowns, good for third and second in franchise history, respectively. He was named a Second-Team All-Pro in 2003 and twice named to the Pro Bowl in 2002 and 2003.

Following his career, Heap was named to the Ravens Ring of Honor.

Source: https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2...tury-team-mark-andrews-todd-heap-dennis-pitta

 

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Which Ravens player could have a bigger role on offense in 2025?

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Keaton Mitchell can remind everyone what he is capable of

The Baltimore Ravens had one of the league’s best offenses last season with quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry leading the way. With largely the same cast returning for the 2025 season, it will be hard for anyone else to make a significant impact. There are always surprises in any given NFL season, however, so at least one player will have a bigger role on offense for the Ravens than a year ago.

Today’s Question of the Day is:

Which Ravens player could have a bigger role on offense in 2025?​

My answer: RB Keaton Mitchell

It is hard to envision much playing time for a third running back behind Henry and Justice Hill, but if Mitchell can return to his rookie form, then offensive coordinator Todd Monken will have no choice but to find playing time for the speedy back. Mitchell burst onto the scene as an undrafted rookie in 2023, putting defenses on notice for his blazing speed and homerun ability from the backfield.

.@_KeatonMitchell picking up where he left off

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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 12, 2023​

Mitchell’s exciting rookie season was cut short after he suffered a torn ACL against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. While Mitchell eventually returned to the field in 2024 for Baltimore, he was clearly not the same player. Now, with another year removed from the devastating injury, Mitchell could remind everyone what he is capable of this season. Sprinkling Mitchell into the game plan after defenses are already worn down from having to tackle Henry all game could be a recipe for success for the Ravens.

Which Ravens player do you think could have a bigger role on offense in 2025? Scroll down to the comment section and let us know!

Source: https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2...offense-in-2025-keaton-mitchell-derrick-henry

 

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2025 Baltimore Ravens practice squad, waiver wire tracker

The Baltimore Ravens initial 53-man roster was finalized on Tuesday, August 26 at 4 p.m. ET. However, the initial 53-man roster never lasts for long, with the Ravens traditionally working out deals to get players onto injured reserve and re-sign veterans who are not subject to waiver claims.

The Ravens are priority No. 27 for waiver wire rulings, which coincides with the 2025 NFL Draft order, and will remain as such until Week 4 of the 2024 regular season.

By 12 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 27, the Ravens—along with every other NFL team—must put in a claim for any players waived over the past few days.

After waiver claims end all NFL clubs are eligible to fill out their 16-player practice squad. The NFL allows six (6) veteran players to be signed as practice squad players.

This article will serve as a live updating tracker regarding the latest news and information surrounding the Ravens, waiver claims, practice squad signings, free agent signings and players from the Ravens landing elsewhere. It will also include an updated 53-man roster.

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Source: https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/b...ore-ravens-practice-squad-waiver-wire-tracker