Dustin Cox

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Roundtable Reactions: Ravens sign WR Rashod Bateman to three-year extension

3 weeks ago | baltimorebeatdown.com | Frank J. Platko |Dustin Cox

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images On Thursday, the Ravens made a surprise splash move by signing wide receiver Rashod Bateman to a new three-year, $36.75 million ($20 million guaranteed) contract extension. The Baltimore Beatdown staff provide their reactions to this move below. I am glad to see the Ravens reward Bateman for such a strong breakout season after injuries derailed the promising start to his NFL career.
Who is the most underappreciated player on the Ravens?

3 weeks ago | baltimorebeatdown.com | Dustin Cox

Katie Stratman-Imagn Images The Baltimore Ravens have one of the league’s best rosters once again this season. From Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry on offense to Kyle Hamilton, Roquan Smith and Marlon Humphrey on defense, Baltimore is loaded with star players. Being a great team in the NFL requires more than just a handful of superstars, though. Championship squads are riddled with players whose meaningful contributions can go unnoticed by the masses.
Odafe Oweh reveals he added around 20 pounds of muscle this offseason

4 weeks ago | baltimorebeatdown.com | Dustin Cox

Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports Ravens outside linebacker Odafe Oweh decided to transform his body ahead of a pivotal contract season. The former first-round pick revealed that he added around 20 pounds of muscle this offseason, going from 245 to 265 in hopes to take his game to another level after finishing with a career-high 10 sacks in 2024. Oweh said he made the decision to add weight after the team’s loss to the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Which game presents the toughest challenge on the Ravens’ schedule?

1 month ago | baltimorebeatdown.com | Dustin Cox

Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images As members of the brutal AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens are no strangers to tough schedules. 2025 looks no different, with the Ravens facing five of the final eight playoff teams from last season in addition to the usual gauntlet of divisional games. Today’s Question of the Day is:My answer: Week 4 vs. Kansas City ChiefsThe Ravens will face the Chiefs on the road in Arrowhead Stadium again this year after a nail-biting loss there in Week 1 of last season.
What has been the best free agent signing under Ravens GM Eric DeCosta?

1 month ago | baltimorebeatdown.com | Dustin Cox

Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images The Baltimore Ravens are rarely big players in free agency, opting instead to build their roster through the draft while spending to retain homegrown talent. This was true under legendary general manager Ozzie Newsome and remained the status quo with the transition to Eric DeCosta in 2019. This does not mean that DeCosta has not made several key signings over the years, though.
Roundtable Reactions: Ravens 2025 schedule released

1 month ago | baltimorebeatdown.com | Dustin Cox |Zach Canter

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Baltimore Ravens’ 2025 schedule has been released and below you’ll find both the schedule and the reaction from the Beatdown staff. Week 1, Sept. 7 — @ Buffalo Bills, 8: 20 p.m. Sunday Night Football, NBCWeek 2, Sept. 14 — vs. Cleveland Browns 1 p.m., CBSWeek 3, Sept. 22 — vs. Detroit Lions, 8:15 p.m. Monday Night Football, ESPNWeek 4, Sept. 28 — @ Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 p.m., CBSWeek 5, Oct. 5 — vs. Houston Texans, 1 p.m., CBSWeek 6, Oct. 12— vs.
Roundtable Reactions: Ravens sign RB Derrick Henry to extension

1 month ago | baltimorebeatdown.com | Dustin Cox |Zach Canter

Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images According to reports, the Baltimore Ravens have signed running back Derrick Henry to a two-year, $30 million extension. Below are the reactions from the Baltimore Beatdown staff. It was all but confirmed the Ravens and Henry would come together for a contract extension. DeCosta spoke glowingly of Henry and the two sides wanted to get a deal done. Henry wanted to be fairly compensated and the Ravens desired to keep his services after a dominant 2024 season.
Which 2025 free agent is the most important to re-sign for the Ravens?

1 month ago | baltimorebeatdown.com | Dustin Cox

Denny Medley-Imagn Images Being one of the best organizations at drafting and developing players means that the Baltimore Ravens will lose more quality talent to free agency than most teams. With a long list of important players set to hit free agency in 2026 and a quarterback on a massive contract, Baltimore will surely part ways with one or two players they would prefer to keep.
Rob Gronkowski reveals Ravens planned to draft him in 2010

1 month ago | baltimorebeatdown.com | Dustin Cox

David Butler II-Imagn Images The Baltimore Ravens have fielded an impressive list of star tight ends during their short tenure as a team, including Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, Todd Heap, Dennis Pitta, and Mark Andrews. The Ravens almost landed potentially the best tight end of all time to add to that list during the 2010 NFL Draft, however, the New England Patriots jumped one spot ahead of them in the second round to take Rob Gronkowski before they could.
Roundtable Reactions: Ravens cut Justin Tucker

1 month ago | baltimorebeatdown.com | Dustin Cox |Zach Canter

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Baltimore Ravens announced they have released kicker Justin Tucker. Below are the reactions from the Baltimore Beatdown staff. Early in my writing career, I grew a fascination for special teams; it became my specialty. I adored writing about the most accurate kickers in NFL history. It became my annual pre-season tradition. Lengthy hours poured into tracking every field goal attempt by the NFL’s most-accurate.