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USA Today
6 hours ago
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- USA Today
Todd Monken defends Daniel Faalele against online criticism after one bad play vs. Colts
Todd Monken pushes back at online criticism aimed at Daniel Faalele following one bad play in the preseason opener against the Colts The Baltimore Ravens selected offensive tackle Daniel Faalele with the No. 110 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Faalele weighed 400+ pounds when he arrived in Baltimore, but has slimmed down to about 365-370 pounds. Following Baltimore's Tuesday morning practice, Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken reacted to Faalele receiving online criticism for one play. Faalele was bull rushed on a play by Colts Adetomiwa Adebawore, who then dropped quarterback Cooper Rush for an eight-yard sack. After moving from offensive tackle to offensive guard, Faalele was named a Pro Bowl alternate after surrendering one sack and 30 pressures in 504 pass-blocking opportunities last season. In 2024, Faalele logged the 11th most offensive snaps in the NFL with 1,107 and the most run-blocking snaps at 529, playing 99% of the snaps on the season.
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
WATCH: Rashod Bateman has high praise for his college roommate and Ravens right guard
Rashod Bateman's college roommate at the University of Minnesota was Daniel Faalele and he praised the right guard's persistent work ethic The Baltimore Ravens selected offensive tackle Daniel Faalele with the No. 110 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Faalele was able to arrive in Baltimore and hit the ground running, thanks to his college roommate, Rashod Bateman, already being on the roster. Faalele weighed 400+ pounds when he arrived in Baltimore, but has slimmed down to about 365-370 pounds. On Sunday, following practice, Bateman praised his roommate and credited his success to hard work and diligence. After moving from offensive tackle to offensive guard, Faalele was named a Pro Bowl alternate after surrendering one sack and 30 pressures in 504 pass-blocking opportunities last season. In 2024, Faalele logged the 11th most offensive snaps in the NFL with 1,107 and the most run-blocking snaps at 529, playing 99% of the snaps on the season. After a much-needed position switch and difficulty playing in space, the former Minnesota Golden Gopher had the best season of his career, earning Pro Bowl Alternate honors by the end of the regular season. The next step for Faalele is to produce efficient results and better run blocking every week. Faalele showed drastic improvements from 2023 to 2024. Faalele earned an overall grade of 49 in 2023 from PFF as an offensive tackle. In 2024, the move to guard saw an improved grade of 60.5. He also graded out above average as a pass protector with a 63.2 grade on pass-blocking downs.
USA Today
09-07-2025
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- USA Today
30 Most Important Ravens of 2025: No. 24 Daniel Faalele
Every day from now until the start of training camp, we're counting down our 30 Most Important Ravens for the 2025 season. The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for the 2025 NFL season, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization. Several players, coaches, and front-office members are crucial to the team's success this season. Every day from now until the start of training camp, we're counting down our 30 Most Important Ravens for the 2025 season. We'll recap their 2024 season, look ahead to 2025, and tackle the most significant question facing them this year. Next up is Daniel Faalele, a talented and gigantic offensive lineman who flourished after being moved to the offensive guard position. Background Position: OL Age: 25 Experience: 4th-year pro 2025 cap hit: $3,606,085 2024 recap After moving from offensive tackle to offensive guard, Faalele was named a Pro Bowl alternate after surrendering one sack and 30 pressures in 504 pass-blocking opportunities last season. 2025 outlook Off-season workouts with Ronnie Stanley should allow Faalele to take the next steps in his development as a full-time right guard. In 2024, Faalele logged the 11th most offensive snaps in the NFL with 1,107 and the most run-blocking snaps at 529, playing 99% of the snaps on the season. Biggest question: Can Faalele develop into a perennial Pro Bowler? After a much-needed position switch and difficulty playing in space, the former Minnesota Golden Gopher had the best season of his career, earning Pro Bowl Alternate honors by the end of the regular season. The next step for Faalele is to produce efficient results and better run blocking every week. Faalele showed drastic improvements from 2023 to 2024. Faalele earned an overall grade of 49 in 2023 from PFF as an offensive tackle. In 2024, the move to guard saw an improved grade of 60.5. He also graded out above average as a pass protector with a 63.2 grade on pass-blocking downs. 30 Most Important Ravens of 2025 We're counting down our 30 Most Important Ravens of 2025. Check back every day leading up to the start of training camp. No. 30 QB Cooper Rush, No. 29 OLB Tavius Robinson, No. 28 Keaton Mitchell, No. 27 Trenton Simpson, No. 26 Mike Green, No. 25 Travis Jones
