Giana Han

Philadelphia

Ravens Reporter at The Baltimore Banner

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Ravens sign wide receiver Rashod Bateman to contract extension

3 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Giana Han

After wide receiver Rashod Bateman signed a contract extension in 2024, he doubled his production. So the Ravens awarded him with another contract extension. The wide receiver, who is going into his fifth season with the team, signed a contract extension Thursday, the team announced. The deal is for three years and $36.75 million, according to ESPN, and includes $20 million in guaranteed money.
Lamar Jackson absent from OTAs but wants more meetings once he returns

3 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Giana Han

Slapping backs and hugging teammates, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson made his grand entrance at last Wednesday’s organized team activities. This Tuesday, he was conspicuously absent. Jackson must attend 80% of the team’s voluntary offseason workouts to earn a $750,000 bonus each season from 2024-2027, according to NBC Sports. He forfeited the bonus last season when he missed the majority of OTAs. The Ravens have 10 OTA practices scheduled.
John Harbaugh explains how Justin Tucker’s release was a ‘football decision’

1 month ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Giana Han

The Ravens called the release of kicker Justin Tucker earlier this month a “football decision.” Coach John Harbaugh, in his first comments since the move, indicated Wednesday that the NFL’s investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior against Tucker played a role in making it one.
5 things to watch as Ravens begin OTAS

1 month ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Giana Han

The playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills is in the rearview mirror. Next up: the season opener against the Buffalo Bills. The rematch is months down the road, but when the Ravens stepped on the field Tuesday for the first day of organized team activities (OTAs), they began to build the foundation. Veteran players and coaches will get a feel for their new players, from the rookies to the free agent additions. And they’ll also get a chance to know four new coaches.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry hopes to keep getting stronger

1 month ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Giana Han

After a series of travel delays, Derrick Henry touched down in Baltimore around 4:45 a.m. Although he was running on just 30 minutes of sleep, Henry decided to go into the Ravens’ facility to sign his contract extension — and then go work out. While he’s usually better rested when he hits the gym, that’s normally where you’d find Henry anyway. He’s brought a whole new meaning to the phrase “work ethic” in Baltimore.
A Maryland native finally made it to his state's biggest race

1 month ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Giana Han

The roof may leak, and the paint may be peeling, but every corner of Pimlico holds memories for Westminster native Nik Juarez, who made his Preakness debut Saturday. Riding trainer D. Wayne Lukas’s horse American Promise, Juarez’s homecoming came on the 150th running of the race — which also happens to be the last time it’s held at Pimlico before the state tears down the track and builds a new one.
The Ravens' schedule is brutal. How many games will they win?

1 month ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jonas Shaffer |Giana Han

The Ravens’ 2025 schedule is set. Here’s how reporters Jonas Shaffer and Giana Han predict each game will go. Week 1: at Buffalo Bills, on ‘Sunday Night Football’ (Sept. 7, 8:20 p.m.)Shaffer: Lamar Jackson hasn’t lit the world on fire in recent season openers. Maybe that changes this year. The Ravens should be able to move the ball more effectively and execute better in the red zone than they did in their playoff loss to Buffalo.
Circle these dates on the Ravens’ schedule

1 month ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Giana Han

The 2025 NFL schedules have dropped, and the Ravens will face five division champions in the first six weeks of their season. In weeks 1 and then 3-6, they face (in order) the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills, NFC North champion Detroit Lions, AFC conference champion Kansas City Chiefs, AFC South champion Houston Texans and NFC West Champion Los Angeles Rams.
Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington suffers torn Achilles tendon

1 month ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jonas Shaffer |Giana Han

Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington has torn his Achilles tendon, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed Tuesday, likely sidelining a key defensive contributor for the coming season. Washington, who started 10 games during a breakout 2024, suffered the injury during offseason conditioning, according to the NFL Network, which first reported the injury. Even with the arrival of first-round pick Malaki Starks, Washington was expected to have a prominent role at safety.
Justin Tucker: Female Ravens fans react to decision to cut longtime kicker

1 month ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jonas Shaffer |Giana Han |Julie Scharper

As last Christmas approached, Angela Hester had an idea. She wanted to get something special for her sister, a big Ravens fan. So she made a poster board plastered with a photo of her sister’s three favorite players. Rashod Bateman. Kyle Hamilton. And Justin Tucker. “So now that’s just no good anymore,” Angela, a Ravens fan herself, said Tuesday. She chuckled, almost in resignation.