Baltimore Beatdown

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The biggest linebacker deal in NFL history brought about reactions from media and players On Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens signed linebacker Roquan Smith to the richest linebacker deal in NFL history, inking him to a five-year, $100 million deal with up to $60 million in guarantees, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Of course, there were … [Read more...] about Media and Twitter reactions to the Ravens signing LB Roquan Smith

Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images The regular season came to a close this past week, and the final conclusion in the AFC North is one many envisioned many months ago — the Bengals and Ravens in the playoffs, the Steelers and Browns not. In Week 18, Cincinnati defeated the Ravens at home by 11 points, officially securing a home playoff game next week on top of the … [Read more...] about AFC North Recap, Week 18: A Ravens and Bengals collision course

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Could the Ravens be in the market for DeAndre Hopkins The Arizona Cardinals have commenced a cleaning of house that began with head coach Kliff Kingsbury and General Manager Steve Keim, and will continue with one of their most high profile offensive playmakers. Per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, they’ll be looking to deal wide receiver … [Read more...] about Report: Cardinals will look to trade WR DeAndre Hopkins this offseason

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Reports: Ravens Agree to Five-Year Deal With Roquan Smith - Ryan Mink Smith earned the deal he was looking for in Baltimore, which would make him the highest-paid inside linebacker in league history with a $20 million average. The Colts’ Shaquille Leonard ($19.7) and 49ers’ Fred Warner ($19) are right behind Smith. Smith has been … [Read more...] about Ravens News 1/11: Impact Addition and more

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Vegas not confident in the Ravens to win the wildcard The Ravens leave Cincinnati with a 27-16 loss, but will return next week with their starters in tow. According to DraftKings sportsbook, that’s not enough to give them any confidence in the outcome being different, as they heavily favor the Bengals. Odds Spread: Ravens … [Read more...] about What are the odds? Ravens are underdogs in Bengals Wild-Card round