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1 week 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.

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.