The bombshell arbitration ruling in the NFLPA’s collusion grievance against the NFL regarding fully guaranteed contracts has revealed additional details regarding Lamar Jackson‘s previous negotiations with the Ravens. Jackson “asked for a fully guaranteed contract” as far back as the 2022 offseason, according to the ruling, though it did not specify if his demand came before or … [Read more...] about Lamar Jackson Sought Fully Guaranteed Contract From Ravens
Daniel Faalele, Andrew Vorhees Leading Ravens’ G Competition
Four of the Ravens’ stating offensive linemen from 2024 are set to return. One of those is Daniel Faalele, whose first full-time season as a guard came last year. The 25-year-old Australian struggled as a tackle, but a move inside produced an uptick in PFF grade. Pass protection in particular showed improvement, although after ranking just 45th in overall evaluation amongst … [Read more...] about Daniel Faalele, Andrew Vorhees Leading Ravens’ G Competition
Checking In On 2025 Fifth-Year Option Performers
The 2021 draft class has produced some of the NFL’s best players. Patrick Surtain claimed Defensive Player of the Year acclaim, after signing a monster extension that reset the cornerback market, and Ja’Marr Chase posted a triple-crown campaign that ended up pushing the wide receiver market past $40MM per year. Penei Sewell remains the NFL’s highest-paid tackle, and the DeVonta … [Read more...] about Checking In On 2025 Fifth-Year Option Performers
Ravens CB Jaire Alexander Considered Atlanta, Miami
The Ravens recently made a big splash in free agency, signing All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander to a one-year, $4MM contract. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Alexander wasn’t totally sold on the idea of going to Baltimore at first, but his in-person visit sold him on the Ravens. Fowler notes that Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta was in on Alexander since March, when … [Read more...] about Ravens CB Jaire Alexander Considered Atlanta, Miami
AFC Staff Updates: Chargers, Texans, Jaguars, Colts, Ravens, Patriots
The Chargers announced two promotions and two new hires earlier this month in their front office. In the scouting department, Mike Jasinski was promoted to national scout, Jaylen Bannerman-Oden was promoted to area scout, and Kevin Weidl was hired as a national scout. In analytics, Maya Harvey was hired as a football systems developer. Jasinski has been with the Chargers since … [Read more...] about AFC Staff Updates: Chargers, Texans, Jaguars, Colts, Ravens, Patriots