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As the NFL Draft nears, Vega Ioane of Penn State is widely projected as the Ravens' runaway pick, praised for his mauler run-blocking and pass protection and viewed as a plug-and-play interior lineman to shore up Baltimore's line after Tyler Linderbaum's departure; other names like Spencer Fano, Jordyn Tyson, Kenyon Sadiq, and Francis Mauigoa appear in various mocks, but Ioane remains the consensus favorite.
Zay Flowers says Lamar Jackson is more motivated than ever and excited about the Ravens’ new coaching staff and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, with a goal to finish and win a ring as Baltimore starts strength-and-conditioning work under the new regime after a 2025 season that included a coaching change.
The New York Giants signed 6-foot-8 tackle Daniel Faalele to a one-year contract to bolster the right guard group with Evan Neal, Josh Ezeudu and Lucas Patrick. Faalele started the final 34 games for the Ravens under John Harbaugh and was ranked No. 52 among guards (out of 79) by Pro Football Focus last season, allowing five sacks and eight penalties over the last two years. The move could hasten the departure of Greg Van Roten, who started for the Giants for two seasons.
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton said the defense has not met the new regime’s standard under head coach Jesse Minter and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, with the offseason program aimed at re-establishing defensive dominance after last season’s struggles; Hamilton is encouraged by the messaging and expects a quicker turnaround for Baltimore’s D.
Ravens coach Jesse Minter says Trey Hendrickson will boost Baltimore’s pass rush and make coverage easier by drawing attention, after the team signed him to a four-year, $112 million deal following a failed trade for Maxx Crosby. The move fills a key need as other offseason pieces depart (e.g., Tyler Linderbaum, Isaiah Likely), and Baltimore still has 11 picks in the 2026 draft with multiple avenues to add more through free agency, trades, or the draft.
The Raiders pursued a trade that would have sent Maxx Crosby to the Ravens for two first-round picks, but the deal collapsed after Crosby’s knee injury; GM John Spytek says their relationship remains strong and signals Crosby could remain with Las Vegas in 2026.
Trey Hendrickson signed with the Baltimore Ravens after a Maxx Crosby trade fell through, and he said he was excited to rush opposite Crosby and believes Baltimore has a realistic shot at a championship.
ESPN reports the Ravens canceled a potential two-first-round-picks trade for Maxx Crosby after Crosby’s knee MRI raised durability questions, despite a general belief he could play in 2026; outside doctors weighed in, with the consensus that Crosby’s knee status created too much uncertainty, prompting the deal’s collapse. The piece notes Cowboys’ contemplation of a bid that didn’t materialize, Crosby’s disputed visit timeline, ESPN’s low free-agent ranking for Baltimore, potential WR targets, no fresh news on David Njoku, and a view that the Ravens remain playoff contenders in 2026.
Seven NFL teams carrying brand-new head coaches and coordinators — the Raiders, Titans, Giants, Browns, Dolphins, Ravens and Steelers — are shaping their 2026 draft plans around new offensive/defensive schemes. The piece previews how each regime’s approach (Seattle- and Harbaugh-influenced offenses, 4-3 vs. varied fronts, run-heavy vs. pass-first tendencies, and a focus on OL, WR, RB, DB, and TE) will influence draft priorities, using Next Gen Stats and NFL IQ as guides. Expect position emphasis ranging from OL and WR to edge, DB, and interior run game components as teams try to implement their new systems in Year 1.)
With major free-agent signings behind them, five NFL contenders — the Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, and Buffalo Bills — are hunting short-term upgrades on one-year deals while preparing for the draft, addressing holes at receiver, edge, and offensive/defensive line and hoping to stay under the compensatory-pick threshold to mount a championship run.
Pat McAfee questions the Ravens’ handling of the botched Maxx Crosby trade after Crosby says he didn’t meet the team’s GM during a five-hour visit; Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio adds a conspiracy theory that the Raiders may have orchestrated the debacle to drive Crosby’s interest, a notion that sits alongside the Raiders’ own post-deal statements and ongoing speculation about the failed deal.
RaidersBeat cites anonymous league insiders alleging the Ravens used medicals to back out of a two-first-round-picks-for Maxx Crosby deal and pivoted to a cheaper option (Trey Hendrickson), triggering anger from the Raiders and broad skepticism about Baltimore’s trade tactics. Dianna Russini’s reporting is cited as suggesting the Ravens were negotiating Hendrickson while Crosby was visiting, implying they had moved on before the meeting. The piece relies on unnamed sources and media chatter surrounding Eric DeCosta’s leadership, which some readers dispute.
Maxx Crosby described his Baltimore visit where, after initially panicking about his knee, he spoke with knee surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache who told him not to listen to the hype and that his knee is healthy and on track for training camp. The Ravens allegedly consulted with Cowboys doctors, fueling speculation about Dallas’s involvement, though Crosby’s remarks centered on his recovery timeline and staying the course ahead of the draft.
The Cleveland Browns finally added a wide receiver in free agency, signing Tylan Wallace away from the Baltimore Ravens to pair with new coach Todd Monken, who previously worked with Wallace in Baltimore. Wallace, a 2021 fourth‑round pick, has modest career numbers (22 receptions, 305 yards, 2 TD overall; a 2024 high of 11 receptions for 193 yards) but contributes on special teams, and this marks the first Monken‑connected Ravens player to join Cleveland this offseason. The deal comes as Cleveland boosts cap space and also signs DE Julian Okwara, DE AJ Epenesa, and S Daniel Thomas as part of a broader free‑agent haul.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby discussed on his podcast how a proposed trade to the Ravens fell through, alleging Ravens GM Eric DaCosta never met with him and describing a tense exchange with Ravens staff before Baltimore pivoted to another edge rusher; Crosby says he’s happy to remain a Raider, while a viral post from a Ravens fan who shaved his head in support of the trade added to the saga.