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sports3 days ago•26 min saved

Minter Seeks Balance for Lamar Jackson’s Next Season

Ravens coach Jesse Minter said Lamar Jackson shouldn’t necessarily run more, arguing that an offense built around under-center, downhill run game and boot action can help him thrive while staying healthy. He stressed balance between leveraging Jackson’s athleticism and protecting him in key moments. Separately, GM Eric DeCosta revealed Baltimore has offered a market-setting deal to center Tyler Linderbaum and indicated an extension is necessary as the offseason window opens, with chatter connecting the Ravens to potential additions like Trey Hendrickson and DeAndre Hopkins.

via Baltimore Ravens|

#contract-talks #jesse-minter #lamar-jackson

sports3 days ago•8 min saved

Combine Revelations Signal a Busy Offseason for Rodgers, Stroud and Pitts

At the NFL Combine, teams outlined plans: Steelers hope Aaron Rodgers returns but are prepared to roll with Mason Rudolph or Malik Willis if not; Texans will not trade C.J. Stroud and will address his fifth-year option and future; Chargers won’t franchise-tag Odafe Oweh despite ample cap space; Ravens are negotiating a contract extension with Lamar Jackson while weighing the future of center Tyler Linderbaum; Falcons intend to move on from Kirk Cousins, avoid commenting on James Pearce Jr., and plan to franchise-tag Kyle Pitts to keep him long-term.

via Sports Illustrated|

#cj-stroud #kyle-pitts #lamar-jackson

sports3 days ago•14 min saved

Ravens GM Confident They’ll Reach a Lamar Jackson Extension

Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta said at the NFL Scouting Combine that he’s confident Baltimore can reach a contract extension with Lamar Jackson, noting Jackson has been very engaged in talks and that details won’t be disclosed; the team currently has about $22 million in cap space and plans to move forward with the new league year, with OTAs being voluntary.

via Baltimore Ravens|

#baltimore-ravens #contract-extension #eric-decosta

sports8 days ago•3 min saved

Doyle nudges Lamar Jackson toward Ravens' offseason workouts

Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle stressed that voluntary offseason workouts are expected, signaling championship standards and applying pressure on Lamar Jackson as contract negotiations unfold; while the CBA says workouts are voluntary, teams use bonuses to encourage participation, and Baltimore eyes a new deal to manage a looming cap hit.

via NBC Sports|

#baltimore-ravens #declan-doyle #lamar-jackson

sports9 days ago•2 min saved

Ravens OC: Voluntary OTAs Are Key to Launching a New Offense

Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle says the voluntary offseason program is essential for installing a new offense and building a championship-standard team, stressing that work, collaboration, and early relationship-building with coaches and players are required; veteran attendance is expected, and quarterback Lamar Jackson’s participation will be a focal point given his history with OTAs.

via NBC Sports|

#declan-doyle #lamar-jackson #offseason

sports18 days ago•10 min saved

Darnold's Super Bowl Triumph Rewrites the 2018 QB Class Rankings

Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport re-ranks the 2018 quarterback class after Sam Darnold’s Super Bowl win with Seattle, placing Josh Allen No. 1, followed by Lamar Jackson, Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Mason Rudolph, and Mike White. The piece highlights Allen’s sustained excellence, Jackson’s dual-threat impact and injuries, Darnold’s redemption arc, Mayfield’s volatile career, Rudolph as a steady backup, and White as a journeyman depth option.

via Bleacher Report|

#2018-quarterback-class #josh-allen #lamar-jackson

nfl19 days ago•5 min saved

Ravens, Lamar Jackson set for offseason contract talks

NFL Network insiders report that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will discuss a contract extension this offseason, with Jackson having helped influence the team’s hiring of new coaches and a $74.5 million cap hit in 2026 likely shaping the negotiations.

via NFL.com|

#baltimore-ravens #contract-extension #lamar-jackson

sports24 days ago•24 min saved

Ravens' Next Offensive Frontier: Doyle Could Redefine the Playbook

Declan Doyle, 29, has been hired as the Ravens’ new offensive coordinator. Though he’s never called plays, his background with Ben Johnson in Chicago and five seasons under Sean Payton could guide Baltimore’s 2026 offense toward more creativity, including presnap motion and trick plays, and a broader, more flexible use of Lamar Jackson. The hire comes as Baltimore navigates Monken’s departure, while leveraging cap space and draft assets to rebound this season.

via Ravens Home | Baltimore Ravens – baltimoreravens.com|

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sports28 days ago•4 min saved

Ravens tap Declan Doyle to run the offense, youngest NFL OC

The Baltimore Ravens have hired Declan Doyle, 29, to be the team’s new offensive coordinator and play-caller. Doyle spent 2025 as the Chicago Bears’ OC in a non-play-calling role and will now run Baltimore’s offense, joining head coach Jesse Minter after a season where the unit struggled. Doyle is noted as the youngest OC in the NFL and has previous ties to Ben Johnson and Sean Payton; his hire comes after the Ravens explored multiple options and a prior run at other OC jobs.

via The New York Times|

#baltimore-ravens #declan-doyle #lamar-jackson

sports28 days ago•2 min saved

Ravens Tap Declan Doyle to Orchestrate the Offense

Ravens hire Declan Doyle as their new offensive coordinator; Doyle, the 2025 Bears OC, will call plays in Baltimore and work with Lamar Jackson in hopes of reviving the offense and returning to the playoffs in 2026.

via NBC Sports|

#baltimore-ravens #chicago-bears #declan-doyle

sports29 days ago•15 min saved

Jesse Minter Aims to Build a Ravens Championship Core Around Lamar Jackson

New Ravens coach Jesse Minter says he’s already focusing on building around Lamar Jackson, praising him as the NFL’s best player and outlining a plan for an offense that lets him be himself while utilizing Ravens weapons; he’s in the process of hiring an offensive coordinator after Todd Monken left, and emphasizes building a championship-level defense to support Jackson and return Baltimore to the Super Bowl.

via Baltimore Ravens|

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sports1 month ago•89 min saved

Ravens coach Jesse Minter targets high-profile coordinators

Jesse Minter, Baltimore's new head coach, must assemble an entire coordinators staff—offense, defense and special teams—amid one of NFL history's busiest coaching cycles. On offense, marquee names like Kliff Kingsbury, Joe Brady and Matt Nagy are in play, with unproven options such as Davis Webb and Tee Martin also considered; for defense, potential coordinators include Steve Clinkscale and Dylan Roney, with others like Dennard Wilson, Al Harris, Daronte Jones and Jim Leonhard discussed; on special teams, incumbent Chris Horton is favored to stay, with Darren Rizzi or an in-house pick like Jay Harbaugh possible. Minter's staff choices will shape how he pairs with Lamar Jackson and the rest of the roster.

via thebanner.com|

#kliff-kingsbury #lamar-jackson #matt-nagy

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Ravens tap Jesse Minter to lead after Harbaugh era ends

The Baltimore Ravens hired 42-year-old Jesse Minter, a former Ravens assistant and the Los Angeles Chargers’ defensive coordinator, as head coach after firing John Harbaugh. After interviewing more than a dozen candidates, Baltimore touts Minter’s leadership and fit with the team’s culture as it aims to restore its defensive edge and help Lamar Jackson rebound following an injury-plagued season.

via The Guardian|

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sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Lamar Jackson Eyes Kliff Kingsbury to Run Ravens Offense

Lamar Jackson reportedly wants Kliff Kingsbury to run the Ravens' offense, with owner Steve Bisciotti saying Jackson will have a say in the hire. Kingsbury has interviewed for Baltimore’s vacancy and could become offensive coordinator if a defensive-minded head coach is chosen. The Ravens are evaluating a broad slate of candidates, and Kingsbury’s work with dual-threat QBs could make him a strong fit for Jackson.

via Sports Illustrated|

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sports1 month ago•21 min saved

Ravens Bet on Patience Over Buzz in Coach Search

The Ravens are pursuing a patient, information-driven head coach search, speaking with a range of candidates and not rushing to match other teams’ timelines. They plan to finalize leadership with a strong plan and staff, while also aiming to secure Lamar Jackson’s contract extension before free agency and potentially lock in Zay Flowers long-term. The organization cites a measured process (citing the Harbaugh hiring in 2008) and emphasizes evaluating leadership, vision, and X’s-and-O’s during interviews, with top playoff coaches still available after postseason play.

via Baltimore Ravens|

#contract-extension #head-coach-search #lamar-jackson