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Ravens' 2026 Outlook: Pundits See Strong Season After Schedule Release
sports11 days ago

Ravens' 2026 Outlook: Pundits See Strong Season After Schedule Release

After Baltimore’s 2026 schedule release, pundits predict a range of records from about 10-7 to 13-4, with a common belief that the Ravens are positioned for a strong year thanks to a soft early slate, a potential defensive uptick under new coach Jesse Minter, and Lamar Jackson’s health. Predictions from multiple outlets suggest Baltimore could contend for the AFC North and a playoff berth, aided by a favorable start, key matchups like a Week 8 showdown with the Bills, a primetime Week 17 game vs. the Bengals, and a late-season stretch of four straight division games that will test their ability to finish strong.

via Baltimore Ravens|
#afc-north#lamarjackson#nfl
Bengals' 2026 Schedule Signals a High-Stakes Return to Contention
sports11 days ago

Bengals' 2026 Schedule Signals a High-Stakes Return to Contention

The article lays out the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 schedule and week-by-week predictions, arguing that a playoff return hinges on strong AFC North play, Burrow’s health, and navigating a bye-heavy midseason, with notable moments like a Madrid clash with the Falcons and a late-season stretch against Baltimore and Kansas City shaping the margin between 11 and 12 wins and a postseason spot.

via Cincy Jungle|
#2026-schedule#afc-north#cincinnati-bengals
Ravens 2026 Schedule Sets Up Early Momentum, Midseason Tests, and a Grueling AFC North Finish
sports12 days ago

Ravens 2026 Schedule Sets Up Early Momentum, Midseason Tests, and a Grueling AFC North Finish

Baltimore opens 2026 with a favorable early slate to help new coach Jesse Minter gel, including a Week 3 Brazil game against the Cowboys, and avoids last year’s playoff teams until November. The middle of the season features a tougher stretch with five playoff teams (Bills, Jaguars, Chargers, Panthers, Texans) in Weeks 8-12, followed by a Week 13 bye. The Ravens then close with four straight AFC North games (Weeks 15-18) — including a New Year’s Eve showdown with the Bengals and a Week 18 visit to the Steelers — creating a high-stakes finish after a demanding but manageable run to start.

via Baltimore Ravens|
#afc-north#baltimore-ravens#jesse-minter
Rodgers in Pittsburgh: Steelers Pursue a 2026 Pay Deal
around-the-afc-north15 days ago

Rodgers in Pittsburgh: Steelers Pursue a 2026 Pay Deal

Aaron Rodgers is in Pittsburgh as the Steelers try to finalize a 2026 contract, with his camp reportedly seeking a raise over last season’s $13 million and team officials potentially meeting this week if terms are agreed. The Steelers have placed a tender to gain a compensatory pick if he signs elsewhere, Rodgers could retire, and Pittsburgh’s QB depth chart remains Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar. The piece also touches Browns’ KC Concepcion comparison to Zay Flowers and Joe Burrow’s approval of the Bengals’ offseason moves.

via Baltimore Ravens|
#2026-salary#aaron-rogers#afc-north
Dexter Lawrence Trade Reconfigures AFC North, Forcing Ravens to Rethink Draft Plan
sports1 month ago

Dexter Lawrence Trade Reconfigures AFC North, Forcing Ravens to Rethink Draft Plan

The Bengals landed Dexter Lawrence from the Giants with the 10th pick, signing him to a three-year, $70 million deal, reshaping the AFC North and nudging the Ravens to upgrade their interior offensive line. With Lawrence in Cincinnati, analysts anticipate Baltimore rethinking its first-round strategy—considering four fits (Bain, Fano, Mauigoa, Sadiq) or trading down to collect more picks—while drafts still project Baltimore targeting an Iowa center (Logan Jones) and other versatile pieces to bolster their roster.

via Baltimore Ravens|
#afc-north#baltimore-ravens#cincinnati-bengals
sports1 month ago

Steelers Seek Athletic QB Upgrade in Draft After Front-Office Critique

The Steelers, who expect to have three quarterbacks on their roster even if Aaron Rodgers returns, are believed to target a more athletic, prototypical QB in the upcoming draft after front-office complaints about the limited athletic profiles of Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett. With a 12-pick draft arsenal and several pre-draft visits, Pittsburgh appears to be considering bigger, mobile passers like Drew Allar, Cole Payton, Taylen Green, and Carson Beck, while Ty Simpson and Garrett Nussmeier are viewed less favorably due to size/hand concerns, signaling a shift away from last year’s limited-prospect approach.

via Steelers Depot|
#afc-north#nfl-draft#pittsburgh-steelers
Ravens Add Hendrickson to Boost Pass Rush in AFC North
sports2 months ago

Ravens Add Hendrickson to Boost Pass Rush in AFC North

The Ravens reportedly signed four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson to a four-year deal worth up to $120 million (base $112 million) after a Maxx Crosby trade fell through, moving him from Cincinnati to Baltimore and giving the defense a major boost. Hendrickson’s arrival sparked reaction from pundits and players, including Ja’Marr Chase, and underscored the AFC North’s dramatic free-agent moves.

via Baltimore Ravens|
#afc-north#baltimore-ravens#nfl-free-agency
Monken's Browns Seek Offense and Culture Reset vs Ravens
sports3 months ago

Monken's Browns Seek Offense and Culture Reset vs Ravens

Todd Monken, formerly the Ravens' offensive coordinator, takes over the Browns with the task of turning around a 31st-ranked offense and an unsettled quarterback room that currently includes Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel. Champ Bailey believes Sanders could thrive under Monken, and ESPN writers say Monken could catalyze a culture shift in Cleveland. Monken's AFC North knowledge and a stout Garrett-led defense give the Browns upside, though questions remain about Jim Schwartz's status and other staff moves.

via Baltimore Ravens|
#afc-north#browns#ravens
sports4 months ago

Flacco Leaves Door Open for Steelers in 2026 Comeback

Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, now 41, says he’d consider playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026 if the opportunity arises, keeping the door open for a potential AFC North reunion after a career that includes a Ravens Super Bowl and stops in Denver, New York, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. In 2024 he backed up Anthony Richardson with the Colts and started six games; in 2025 he filled in for an injured Joe Burrow with Cincinnati, helping the Bengals win a primetime clash with Pittsburgh and finishing the season with 15 TDs and 10 INTs. With his age and backup status, his market may be limited, but he remains eager to play if a team calls.

via Steelers Depot|
#afc-north#backup-quarterback#joe-flacco
Steelers' Mike Tomlin Steps Away After 19-Season Run
sports4 months ago

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Steps Away After 19-Season Run

Mike Tomlin informed the Pittsburgh Steelers that he will step away as head coach after a 19-year run, ending the NFL’s longest-tenured coaching tenure; he has a Super Bowl title and never had a losing season, but the team has not won a playoff game since 2016 and just endured a disappointing playoff exit, setting up a high-stakes coaching carousel with a club option for 2027 due by March 1.

via Ravens Home | Baltimore Ravens – baltimoreravens.com|
#afc-north#coaching-carousel#mike-tomlin