Matt Sidney

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Sidney

Tyler Linderbaum. Kyle Hamilton. Lamar Jackson. That’s the shortlist — and also the very expensive one — of Baltimore Ravens stars either in line for critical contract discussions. The Ravens have made difficult cap decisions before, but the next few months will push that strategy to its absolute limit. The clock is ticking, and every move they make will impact the direction of the franchise. Linderbaum is coming off back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons and is one of the best centers in the league.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Sidney

When the Baltimore Ravens drafted Tyler Linderbaum with the 25th pick in 2022, the fit felt natural. He arrived from Iowa as the nation’s top center prospect — a two-time All-American with elite athletic traits, a sharp football mind, and an edge forged from a wrestling background. Since stepping into the starting lineup as a rookie, he’s done exactly what the Ravens hoped for: gave the Ravens consistency in the middle and opened lanes all season long.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Sidney

The Baltimore Ravens didn’t spend the offseason generating newsworthy stories, but they didn’t stand still either. Between re-signing key pieces and filling gaps in free agency, the front office methodically addressed the roster’s biggest needs. The goal wasn’t to overhaul the roster—they didn't have to. It was to round out the rest of the roster with reliable talent. And in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Baltimore may have found the exact kind of playmaker its defense lacked last fall.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Sidney

With each season passing, it's becoming more obvious this iteration of the Baltimore Ravens is built on offense. After decades of being carried by its defense, Baltimore's offense has blossomed into one of the most dangerous units in all of football. With Lamar Jackson coming off his best season yet as a passer and the team rewriting NFL history books in 2024, this version of the Ravens is built to move the ball on anyone... at any time.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Sidney

The Baltimore Ravens checked a lot of boxes this offseason. They brought back Ronnie Stanley, extended Derrick Henry, added DeAndre Hopkins on a budget deal, and secured their next starting safety in first-rounder Malaki Starks. For most teams, that kind of retooling would be enough to feel confident heading into July... and they should. But in Baltimore, the bar is higher. Beating up on the AFC North doesn’t mean much if the road ends in Buffalo or Kansas City. That’s been the story too many times.