Rashod Bateman and Ronnie Stanley say the Ravens’ first offseason under head coach Jesse Minter has shifted to a detail- and communication-focused approach from top to bottom, a change from the Harbaugh era. Players say the staff emphasizes the small things, teaches them to trust training and calls, and aims to play faster and smarter, with a 2026 season showing whether the new method translates into success.
Rashod Bateman and Ronnie Stanley subtly criticized John Harbaugh after his firing, praising new coach Jesse Minter's emphasis on detail and suggesting the Ravens need a more meticulous approach; the remarks come amid reports Harbaugh lost the locker room following a late-season playoff miss, with Harbaugh now welcomed by the New York Giants.
The Ravens view their upcoming game in Buffalo as more than just a regular season opener, as it rekindles their playoff loss to the Bills last season, motivating them to seek redemption and start the season strong.
Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Keaton Mitchell has been ruled out with a knee injury after a 13-yard gain, while offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return. The Ravens are currently leading the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-7 in the fourth quarter.
The Baltimore Ravens are favored to win against the LA Rams in their upcoming game, with several statistics pointing towards a Ravens victory. The forecast for the game suggests a run-heavy approach due to the rainy conditions. The Ravens' offensive line, particularly tackle Ronnie Stanley, needs to improve in order to protect quarterback Lamar Jackson. In other AFC news, several teams are playing without their starting quarterbacks, including the Jacksonville Jaguars who may be without Trevor Lawrence when they face the Ravens. The Miami Dolphins are emerging as a strong contender in the AFC, and their game against the Ravens could determine the conference's No. 1 seed. There are rumors that the Ravens may lose both their offensive and defensive coordinators in the offseason, with offensive coordinator Todd Monken being considered a head coaching candidate. However, the improvement in the Ravens' offense can be attributed to Monken's coaching and the addition of new players. Defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald is also seen as a promising young coach.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley, and cornerback Marlon Humphrey are all expected to play in Sunday's game against the Steelers. Beckham has been dealing with an ankle injury, Stanley with a knee injury, and Humphrey with a foot injury. Their return will provide a boost to the Ravens' offense and defense as they face their division rivals. In other injury news, Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller is set to make his season debut, Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert will miss multiple weeks, and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is unlikely to play.
Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley says he feels as good as he has since 2019 after struggling with a troublesome ankle injury for the past two seasons. Stanley signed a five-year, $98.75 million extension with the Ravens in October 2020, but suffered a season-ending ankle injury two days later. He worked hard to return for the 2021 season, but was only able to play in one game before it became clear he wasn't able to perform. Stanley's injury had a ripple effect within the Ravens' roster, too.
The Baltimore Ravens' new offensive coordinator, Todd Monken, has brought elements of his successful Georgia Bulldogs offense to the team's OTAs, including a mix of shotgun and under-center formations, a diverse screen game, and run-pass-option plays. The team's running back situation remains unclear, with only Justice Hill in uniform and J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards watching from the sideline. Offensive tackles Ronnie Stanley and Morgan Moses are ranked 12th and 20th, respectively, in PFF's offensive tackle rankings. Moses is also named one of the NFL's most underappreciated players.