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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Ravens have encountered a significant drop in quarterback talent behind Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson's value is again demonstrated, this time in a preseason game where he didn't take a snap No one needs to be told or reminded about the brilliance of the Baltimore Ravens' star signal-caller. Lamar Jackson is truly one of the NFL's best and brightest. Sure, he has his detractors. Heavy is the crown, it seems, but let's be honest. It doesn't matter what the two-time MVP accomplishes; there will always be unfounded criticism. He could win a Super Bowl, or a few. The doubters will always be there. Once one realizes that, the negativity won't bother you as much. One can appreciate what he has done and pay less attention to what he hasn't, but here's a promise. That Super Bowl will come. It's a matter of when, not if. Lamar Jackson's value is again demonstrated, this time in a preseason game where he didn't take a snap. This season's journey is underway, and this is now Jackson's eighth in the NFL. One of the Ravens' three preseason games is in the books. The Indianapolis Colts were the backdrop for some angry runs by Keaton Mitchell and an electrifying punt return from LaJohntay Wester. Rasheen Ali punched in another TD run, and how about the Beau Brade breakout party? He notched a team-high seven total tackles (six solo) in the win. Notice we didn't mention the quarterbacks. Lamar Jackson didn't play a single snap behind center, and it was obvious. Devin Leary and Cooper Rush combined for five completions on 16 attempts. The result was 49 yards passing and two interceptions. Both were also sacked once. It was an ugly night for the offensive signal-callers wearing the purple jerseys. Rush's night got off to a disastrous start. On Baltimore's second play from scrimmage, he dropped back and uncorked a beautiful pass to Alex Johnson. There was just one issue. Johnson plays for the Colts. Leary threw a red zone interception. It's early. No one should panic about the results from one night at the beginning of August, but something we already knew is certainly more obvious. Though Lamar Jackson makes playing the quarterback position look easy, it isn't. It's the toughest job in all of sports. The Ravens signed Rush to a two-year deal worth $6.2 million that could eventually pay him $12.2 million. Leary represents an $840,000 cap hit. An early lesson has been heard loudly and clearly. New appreciation has already come for QB1. It's possible to prove one's value without even playing in a game, and Action Jackson has done that. Keep those fingers crossed for a fully healthy and prosperous eighth NFL season.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Baltimore Ravens 90-man roster with uniform numbers for preseason Week 1
Here's an overview of the Baltimore Ravens' 90-man roster by jersey number, with the NFL preseason kickoff on Thursday night After months of waiting, the Baltimore Ravens have completed their 2025 training camp. The team is still in the midst of a Super Bowl window and has signed a talented and versatile 11-player NFL draft class, as well as 17 undrafted free agents. During free agency, the Ravens added Cooper Rush and DeAndre Hopkins to the passing game, cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Chidobe Awuzie on defense, and Jake Hummel to the special teams. Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta made the most significant move of the offseason, quietly coming to terms with Alexander on a one-year deal on the final day of minicamp. Now, the real work comes, and the games begin. With Baltimore celebrating 'Family Night' on Thursday evening, here's an overview of the Baltimore Ravens' 90-man roster by jersey number, with the preseason opener approaching. QB --3 Lamar Jackson #8 Cooper Rush #15 Devin Leary #13 Leading Baltimore to its second straight AFC North title, Jackson was first-team All-Pro and set career highs for passing yards (4,172), touchdown passes (41), quarterback rating (119.6), and completions (316). Baltimore signed former Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush as Lamar Jackson's backup. RB --5 Rasheen Ali #26 Derrick Henry #22 Justice Hill #43 Keaton Mitchell #34 D'Ernest Johnson #30 Marcus Major (Undrafted free agent) #36 The second most impressive free agent signing last spring, Henry had the second-most rushing yards in the NFL (1,783), only trailing Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley (2,005). Both players averaged 5.8 yards per carry this season. Henry's 14 rushing touchdowns were tied for the second-most in the league, only behind the Bills' James Cook (15). Justice Hill had 47 carries for 228 yards, 42 catches for 383 yards, and four total touchdowns. Major (5-11, 213) logged 1,185 yards and 11 touchdowns on 272 rushes (4.4 avg.) during his time at Minnesota and Oklahoma. Baltimore signed D'Ernest Johnson after Major sufferd a concussion. FB --2 Patrick Ricard #42 Lucas Scott #47 WR --12 Rashod Bateman #7 Malik Cunningham #12 Zay Flowers #4 DeAndre Hopkins #10 Keith Kirkwood #18 Anthony Miller #6 Dayton Wade #82 Devontez Walker #81 Tylan Wallace #16 LaJohntay Wester (Drafted Rookie) #83 Jahmal Banks (Undrafted Rookie) #86 Xavier Guillory (Undrafted Rookie) #87 Zay Flowers made the Pro Bowl after logging 74 catches for 1,059 yards and four touchdowns. Rashod Bateman had his best NFL season, logging 45 catches for 756 yards and nine touchdowns. There was a drop-off after that, with Nelson Agholor logging 29 catches for 231 yards and two scores. So Baltimore went out and added DeAndre Hopkins. TE --6 Mark Andrews #85 Charlie Kolar #88 Isaiah Likely #80 Zaire Mitchell-Paden #84 Baylor Cupp #17 Scotty Washington After a slow start, Mark Andrews finished with 55 catches for 673 yards and 11 scores while Isaiah Likely had 42 catches for 477 yards and six touchdowns. With Isaiah Likely injured, Baltimore added Baylor Cupp to the roster. OL -- 16 Tyler Linderbaum #64 Nick Samac #61 Ben Cleveland #66 Darrian Dalcourt #76 Daniel Faalele #77 Andrew Vorhees #72 Corey Bullock #67 Roger Rosengarten #70 Ronnie Stanley #79 Joe Noteboom #68 Garrett Dellinger (Drafted Rookie) #74 Emery Jones (Drafted Rookie) #51 Carson Vinson (Drafted Rookie) #71 Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan (Undrafted Rookie) #78 Reid Holskey (Undrafted Rookie) #56 Jared Penning (Undrafted Rookie) #63 After losing three players from last season's unit, Baltimore's offensive line was supposed to take a big step back. After a slow start, this group played better and better. The athletic Lamar Jackson was sacked only 23 times this season, and the Ravens finished with 3,189 rushing yards as a team. The Ravens' offensive line produced a 13th-ranked 85.8 PFF pass-blocking efficiency rating, allowing 145 pressures and just eight sacks on 539 pass plays this season. Tyler Linderbaum was the unit's best player, and his 82.5 PFF run-blocking grade ranked fourth among centers this season. Ronnie Stanley returns on a two-year deal, while Andrew Vorhees should be the starter at left guard. DT -- 6 Nnamdi Madubuike #92 John Jenkins #62 Basil (C.J.) Okoye #97 Travis Jones #98 Aeneas Peebles (Drafted Rookie) #93 Jayson Jones (Undrafted Free Agent) #69 DE-- 3 Adedayo Odeleye #94 C.J. Ravenell #91 Broderick Washington #96 Edge Rusher --8 Malik Hamm #59 Adisa Isaac #50 David Ojabo #90 Odafe Oweh #99 Tavius Robinson #95 Kyle Van Noy #53 Mike Green (Draft Pick) #45 Kaimon Rucker (Undrafted rookie) #56 LB --6 Jake Hummel #35 William Kwenkeu #57 Trenton Simpson #32 Roquan Smith #0 Teddye Buchanan (Draft Pick) #40 Jay Higgins (Undrafted Free Agent) #49 Chandler Martin (Undrafted Free Agent) #48 CB -- 11 Jalyn Armour-Davis #5 Chidobe Awuzie #3 Marlon Humphrey #44 Jaire Alexander #23 T.J. Tampa #27 Nate Wiggins #2 Bilhal Kone (Draft Pick) #31 Robert Longerbeam (Draft Pick) #37 Reuben Lowery (Undrafted Free Agent) #30 Keyon Martin (Undrafted Free Agent) #38 Marquise Robinson (Undrafted Free Agent) #28 Alexander has missed at least 10 games in three of his last four seasons, but he's still one of the best in the NFL when healthy. S -- 7 Beau Brade #25 Kyle Hamilton #14 Sanoussi Kane #21 Ar'Darius Washington #29 (PUP List) Malaki Starks (Draft Pick) #24 Desmond Igbinosun (Undrafted Free Agent) #41 Keondre Jackson (Undrafted Free Agent) #39 Specialist --4 John Hoyland (Undrafted rookie) #5 Nick Moore #46 Jordan Stout #11 Tyler Loop (Draft Pick) #33
USA Today
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Happy Gilmore 2' is packed with golfers: From Scheffler to McIlroy, here's the list
It's been nearly three decades since the beloved golfer/hockey player/"Price is Right" host puncher Happy Gilmore graced the silver screen. The sequel is set to release tomorrow on Netflix, and it's bound to have fans hooting, hollering, and most importantly, pointing at their monitors shouting "Oh hey! I know that person!" Sandler's films have become known for their cameos in recent years. He's insisted that he prefers casting his friends and has even offered small roles in his projects to certain athletes if they achieve certain feats, as was the case with Baltimore Ravens' running back Derrick Henry. Given the original "Happy Gilmore's" impact on the golf community, it was reasonable to assume that several of golf's biggest stars would clamor for an opportunity to appear in the sequel. And boy, did they. Here are all of the golfers with cameos in "Happy Gilmore 2." Golfers with cameos in Happy Gilmore 2 Golfers John Daly, Scottie Scheffler, Will Zalatoris, Collin Morikawa, Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy, and Brooks Koepka all make appearances. Furthermore, former professional golfer and social media personality Paige Spiranac makes an appearance as well. Here is a list of golfers, via IMDB: Sandler has said that there were no original plans for so many celebrity cameos, but as more stars came to film, more parts were written to fit them in. "I don't know how it happened," said Sandler. "We wrote 'em, stuff. Everybody was kind enough to come. Everybody in it did a great job. Every day, someone cool would show up, and we'd hang out." What other athletes make appearances? Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce has a role as a hotel employee in the film. When does Happy Gilmore 2 release? "Happy Gilmore 2" releases on Netflix Friday, July 25 at 3 a.m. ET.
USA Today
22-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Baltimore Ravens 90-man roster with uniform numbers for training camp
Here's an overview of the Baltimore Ravens' 90-man roster by jersey number, with training camp kicking off on Wednesday After months of waiting, the Baltimore Ravens have arrived at the Under Armour Performance Center for the start of the 2025 training camp. The team is still in the midst of a Super Bowl window and has signed a talented and versatile 11-player NFL draft class, as well as 17 undrafted free agents. During free agency, the Ravens added Cooper Rush and DeAndre Hopkins to the passing game, cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Chidobe Awuzie on defense, and Jake Hummel to the special teams. Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta made the most significant move of the offseason, quietly coming to terms with Alexander on a one-year deal on the final day of minicamp. With the first practice scheduled for Wednesday, here's an overview of the Baltimore Ravens' 90-man roster by jersey number, with training camp kicking off. QB --3 Lamar Jackson #8 Cooper Rush #15 Devin Leary #13 Leading Baltimore to its second straight AFC North title, Jackson was first-team All-Pro and set career highs for passing yards (4,172), touchdown passes (41), quarterback rating (119.6), and completions (316). Baltimore signed former Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush as Lamar Jackson's backup. RB --5 Rasheen Ali #26 Derrick Henry #22 Justice Hill #43 Keaton Mitchell #34 Marcus Major (Undrafted free agent) #36 The second most impressive free agent signing last spring, Henry had the second-most rushing yards in the NFL (1,783), only trailing Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley (2,005). Both players averaged 5.8 yards per carry this season. Henry's 14 rushing touchdowns were tied for the second-most in the league, only behind the Bills' James Cook (15). Justice Hill had 47 carries for 228 yards, 42 catches for 383 yards, and four total touchdowns. Major (5-11, 213) logged 1,185 yards and 11 touchdowns on 272 rushes (4.4 avg.) during his time at Minnesota and Oklahoma. FB --2 Patrick Ricard #42 Lucas Scott #47 WR --12 Rashod Bateman #7 Malik Cunningham #12 Zay Flowers #4 DeAndre Hopkins #10 Keith Kirkwood #18 Anthony Miller #6 Dayton Wade #82 Devontez Walker #81 Tylan Wallace #16 LaJohntay Wester (Drafted Rookie) #83 Jahmal Banks (Undrafted Rookie) #86 Xavier Guillory (Undrafted Rookie) #87 Zay Flowers made the Pro Bowl after logging 74 catches for 1,059 yards and four touchdowns. Rashod Bateman had his best NFL season, logging 45 catches for 756 yards and nine touchdowns. There was a drop-off after that, with Nelson Agholor logging 29 catches for 231 yards and two scores. So Baltimore went out and added DeAndre Hopkins. TE --5 Mark Andrews #85 Charlie Kolar #88 Isaiah Likely #80 Zaire Mitchell-Paden #84 Sam Pitz #85 After a slow start, Mark Andrews finished with 55 catches for 673 yards and 11 scores while Isaiah Likely had 42 catches for 477 yards and six touchdowns. OL -- 17 Tyler Linderbaum #64 Nick Samac #61 Ben Cleveland #66 Darrian Dalcourt #76 Daniel Faalele #77 Andrew Vorhees #72 Corey Bullock #67 Roger Rosengarten #70 Ronnie Stanley #79 Joe Noteboom #68 Garrett Dellinger (Drafted Rookie) #74 Emery Jones (Drafted Rookie) #51 Carson Vinson (Drafted Rookie) #71 Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan (Undrafted Rookie) #78 Reid Holskey (Undrafted Rookie) #56 Ozzie Hutchinson (Undrafted Rookie) #65 Jared Penning (Undrafted Rookie) #63 After losing three players from last season's unit, Baltimore's offensive line was supposed to take a big step back. After a slow start, this group played better and better. The athletic Lamar Jackson was sacked only 23 times this season, and the Ravens finished with 3,189 rushing yards as a team. The Ravens' offensive line produced a 13th-ranked 85.8 PFF pass-blocking efficiency rating, allowing 145 pressures and just eight sacks on 539 pass plays this season. Tyler Linderbaum was the unit's best player, and his 82.5 PFF run-blocking grade ranked fourth among centers this season. Ronnie Stanley returns on a two-year deal, while Andrew Vorhees should be the starter at left guard. DT -- 6 Nnamdi Madubuike #92 John Jenkins #62 Basil (C.J.) Okoye #97 Travis Jones #98 Aeneas Peebles (Drafted Rookie) #93 Jayson Jones (Undrafted Free Agent) #69 DE-- 3 Adedayo Odeleye #94 C.J. Ravenell #91 Broderick Washington #96 Edge Rusher --9 Malik Hamm #59 Adisa Isaac #50 David Ojabo #90 Odafe Oweh #99 Tavius Robinson #95 Kyle Van Noy #53 Mike Green (Draft Pick) #45 Kaimon Rucker (Undrafted rookie) #56 Diwun Black (undrafted rookie) #54 LB --7 Jake Hummel #35 William Kwenkeu #57 Trenton Simpson #32 Roquan Smith #0 Teddye Buchanan (Draft Pick) #40 Diwun Black (Undrafted Free Agent) #54 Jay Higgins (Undrafted Free Agent) #49 Chandler Martin (Undrafted Free Agent) #48 CB -- 11 Jalyn Armour-Davis #5 Chidobe Awuzie #3 Marlon Humphrey #44 Jaire Alexander #23 T.J. Tampa #27 Nate Wiggins #2 Bilhal Kone (Draft Pick) #31 Robert Longerbeam (Draft Pick) #37 Reuben Lowery (Undrafted Free Agent) #30 Keyon Martin (Undrafted Free Agent) #38 Marquise Robinson (Undrafted Free Agent) #28 Alexander has missed at least 10 games in three of his last four seasons, but he's still one of the best in the NFL when healthy. S -- 7 Beau Brade #25 Kyle Hamilton #14 Sanoussi Kane #21 Ar'Darius Washington #29 Malaki Starks (Draft Pick) #24 Desmond Igbinosun (Undrafted Free Agent) #41 Keondre Jackson (Undrafted Free Agent) #39 Specialist --4 John Hoyland (Undrafted rookie) #5 Nick Moore #46 Jordan Stout #11 Tyler Loop (Draft Pick) #33
USA Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Baltimore Ravens' leading contenders for major NFL awards in 2025
Here are the Baltimore Ravens' best candidates to win major NFL awards from the Associated Press in 2025 The Ravens have a juggernaut of an offense and an ever-improving, stacked defense, with a coaching staff to match, as Baltimore looks to finally secure a Super Bowl berth in the Lamar Jackson era. Such a loaded roster is filled with award winners and candidates for this season. Baltimore's most recent NFL award winner was star quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Ravens quarterback was named 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player at NFL Honors at Resorts World, marking the second time he's won the award after he took home the honor following the 2019 season. With training camp fast approaching, we're previewing who the Baltimore Ravens' best candidates are to win major NFL awards from the Associated Press in 2025. MVP: QB Lamar Jackson In the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016, Josh Allen secured more votes than Baltimore Ravens' two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the Most Valuable Player award last February. Jackson had career-highs with 4,172 yards passing, 41 touchdowns, and four interceptions with a near-record 119.6 passer rating, which led the NFL. It marked the first time since 1987 that a first-team All-Pro quarterback had not won the MVP award. Jackson has a loaded roster, and he'll be the man to beat. Offensive Player of the Year: QB Lamar Jackson Jackson was a finalist for the Associated Press NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards. Derrick Henry was also a finalist for the Offensive Player of the Year award. Jackson finished second to the Eagles' Saquon Barkley, while Henry was fourth. Both players will be in the running, with Henry more likely for a drop-off after finishing second in the NFL in rushing. Leading Baltimore to its second straight AFC North title, Jackson was first-team All-Pro and set career highs for passing yards (4,172), touchdown passes (41), and quarterback rating (119.6). Henry, the 2020 Offensive Player of the Year, had 1,921 yards rushing and 16 TDs in his first season with the Ravens. Defensive Player of the Year: OLB Kyle Van Noy Van Noy has 55.5 sacks in his career and is fresh off a career-best campaign in which he tallied 12.5 sacks and reached his first Pro Bowl. Baltimore has a loaded secondary, and that could provide more opportunities for sacks and game-changing plays. Offensive Rookie of the Year: LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado The former Colorado wide receiver would need a miracle to be named a starter, but he's the only rookie skill position player who could see snaps in 2025. Wester managed a 66.7% contested catch rate in 2024 while also earning an 81.5 receiving grade against man coverage. Wester averaged 12.2 yards on punts last season, including a 76-yard touchdown. Defensive Rookie of the Year: DB Malaki Starks Edge rushers typically win this award, but rookie Mike Green would be battling uphill for snaps behind Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh. Starks should start from Day 1 and has the versatility to bring home the award. Comeback Player of the Year: LB Trenton Simpson Simpson entered the 2024 season with high expectations after being named the starter at inside linebacker after Patrick Queen's departure to Pittsburgh. Simpson started the first 11 games with mixed reviews and was eventually benched for the combination of Malik Harrison and Chris Board. Now, after an off-season of reflection, Simpson told Ryan Mink of that he spent four months with All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith, training and studying film. Simpson referred to Smith as his "big brother" and vowed that 2025 would be his year. When asked about Simpson's benching last season, Harbaugh labeled it a "reset period" during which the former Clemson linebacker could watch and feel less pressure. Harrison departed for the Steelers and Board departed for the Giants in free agency, leaving Simpson as the inside linebacker. Coach of the Year: John Harbaugh Harbaugh has won over 62% of his games with a 172-104 win-loss total. He's above .500 during the postseason with a mark of 13-11. He's won a Super Bowl. Still, the NFL is a what have you done for me lately league, and a huge season could land more accolades. Assistant Coach of the Year: Todd Monken After getting passed over for several high-profile head coaching jobs, the veteran offensive play-caller finalized a deal to remain with the Ravens. Monken was a finalist for the AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year award and finished 8th in voting. Every offense Monken has commanded since 2021 has finished in the top 10 in total offense, with his title-winning team in 2022 and his first-year Lamar Jackson ranking in the top five. Monken is entering his third season coaching Lamar Jackson and expects the quarterback's growth to continue and reach another level as he enters the prime of his career. The Ravens' OC will be tasked with maintaining the NFL's most explosive rushing attack, while taking advantage of a passing offense that now includes DeAndre Hopkins to the wide receiver trio and two elite tight ends.
