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3 hours ago
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Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson: 'We're right where we need to be right now'
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – For somebody who won't participate in the Baltimore Ravens' preseason opener on Aug. 7 against the Indianapolis Colts, Tuesday's joint practice against the team that used to call Baltimore home can be invaluable to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson – even if there is a mid-session melee. A joint practice means Jackson can mimic the feeling of a preseason game. It also makes for funny reunions, like Jackson's with Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. For six seasons, while Anarumo coordinated the Cincinnati Bengals' defense, Jackson routinely torched Anarumo's unit. The two-time MVP owns a 10-1 career record against the Bengals with 22 touchdowns and four interceptions in those games, all but one of which came during Anarumo's Bengals tenure. Anarumo was fired following last season and landed two hours West down I-74 as the Colts' defensive coordinator, presenting a chance for Anarumo to approach Jackson on the field in between practice periods. 'He was telling me that was glad he doesn't have to face me twice a year anymore,' Jackson said. 'But I told him it's always going to be competitive. 'We get great work out of these types of practices.' For Jackson and the Ravens' offense, a banged-up Colts secondary wasn't the most challenging practice opponent. Besides, Baltimore's starting secondary, as Jackson noted, features multiple first-round talents whose play often explains their draft position. But going against a different-colored jersey helped get the competitive juices flowing, Jackson said. 'We don't see these guys every day,' he said. 'We get to see different looks from different guys, different types of coverages, see how different guys guard different people, different blitzes and stuff like that. So, definitely, we get a lot out of these types of joint practices.' Chemistry with receiver DeAndre Hopkins is building, Jackson said; the two had a miscommunication on a hand signal that sent Hopkins on the wrong route, and Jackson was upset with himself after the rep. That wasn't the only time Jackson reacted strongly to his own wrongdoings. In the final two-minute drill session of practice, Colts' seventh-round rookie safety Hunter Wohler intercepted Jackson (Wohler later also picked off backup Cooper Rush to end practice). Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts get into joint practice brawl 'Watching how my guys are out there on the field and how we're moving in the ball during certain periods, I felt like we did pretty good, besides the little 'BS' interceptions,' Jackson said. 'Too many, but it happens.' Baltimore, with offensive coordinator Todd Monken calling plays for the third season, has struggled in camp with the procedural penalties as the coaching staff continues to give Jackson additional pre-snap authority at the line of scrimmage. Jackson doesn't seem to be too concerned, and No. 8 made plays all day in every setting – 7-on-7, red-zone, 11-on-11 – against the Colts. His connection with tight end Mark Andrews appears stronger than ever. Fellow tight end Isiah Likely out for several weeks with a foot injury, opening the door for Charlie Kolar to have a big day with some wide-open chunk catches. 'We're right where we need to be right now,' Jackson said. In 2024, Jackson – who slimmed down during the offseason to become more elusive – led the NFL's top-ranked offense (424.9 total yards per game) that finished third in scoring. Jackson's rushing capabilities, along with the offseason acquisition of running back Derrick Henry, produced a balanced attack that became the first in league history to post at least 4,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards in a single season. Baltimore was the first team in league history with more than 40 passing touchdowns and 20 rushing touchdowns. Jackson himself set career highs in passing yards (4,172), passing TDs (41) and passer rating (119.6), while throwing just 4 INTs. He also had 915 rushing yards – averaging 6.6 yards per carry with four scores on the ground – to become the first quarterback in NFL history with at least 4,000 passing yards and 800 rushing yards in a season. Jackson's seven games with a passer rating of at least 135.0 also set a single-season NFL record, and his 119.6 rating for the season ranks fourth all time. He was the first player to ever record more than 40 passing touchdowns and less than five interceptions. Monken, never shy with a microphone around, said what everybody who watches football in the Mid-Atlantic region has been thinking since Andrews dropped the football in the end zone in Orchard Park, New York, six months ago. All of the work – even an honest day's worth in August against another team – will come down to one, likely cold, day in January. 'I think every day is important,' Monken told reporters. 'To say that one extra joint practice is going to lend itself ... in terms of having a great regular season – which is what we're trying to do – I mean, then we've got to finish it off. You've got to have a great regular season to put yourself in position for the backend.' This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lamar Jackson liking Ravens' offense ahead of 2025 NFL season
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8 hours ago
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Can't-Miss Play: 'Danny Dimes' dots Dulin for a 25-yard gain
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones rolls out of the pocket and locates wide receiver Ashton Dulin for a 25-yard gain against the Baltimore Ravens.
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11 hours ago
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Warren is a 'talent profile to bet on' as a TE1
Tyler Warren had three receptions for 40 yards in a preseason start for the Indianapolis Colts, and Kyle Dvorchak dives into the 2025 fantasy outlook for the rookie tight end.
Daily Mail
13 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Colts star Anthony Richardson's gruesome pinkie injury comes into focus amid QB battle with Daniel Jones
The good news for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is that his injured pinkie isn't serious. As reported by The Associated Press, the third-year pro is considered day-day-day after dislocating it in Thursday's preseason debut against the Baltimore Ravens. The bad news for Richardson is that his brief performance did nothing to help him reclaim the starting job in Indianapolis over incoming free-agent acquisition, Daniel Jones. It's unclear when Richardson will practice next. Indy did not hold practice Friday and is scheduled to do so Saturday in Westfield, Indiana, a suburb on Indianapolis' northwest side. Richardson was injured on the second possession in the loss to Baltimore. He was driven into the ground by unblocked Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo. When Richardson got up, he saw his finger at an awkward angle and immediately left the game. He did not return. Coach Shane Steichen said the finger popped out of place and trainers popped it back in. 'I just looked down and I see my finger, different direction, and I'm like, 'Maybe I'm tripping,' Richardson said. 'I looked at it again, and it was definitely like that.' Richardson attempted to grip the ball on the sideline but said it didn't quite feel right. That meant Jones, who is battling Richardson for Indy's starting job, got more action than expected. Steichen said after the game that he would consider changing his script for next Saturday's game against Green Bay. Jones was expected to start that game, likely taking more snaps than Richardson. Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, has battled a series of injuries through his first two seasons. He's played in just 16 of 34 games, missing all but two because of injury. Richardson also has been unable to finish several additional games. The stops and starts have hindered Richardson's development. He completed 47.7 percent of his throws last season, the lowest percentage among regular starters. Jones signed a one-year, $14 million contract during the offseason. He was added to compete with Richardson after spending his first six seasons with the New York Giants. He was released during last season and signed with the Minnesota Vikings but did not take an official snap. The Colts also designated linebacker Liam Anderson as waived-injured, and released cornerback Tre Herndon, an eighth-year player who signed with Indianapolis on July 31. The team restocked its roster by signing cornerback B.J. Mayes, running backs Nate Noel and and Nay'Quan Wright and tackle Marcellus Johnson.
USA Today
14 hours ago
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- USA Today
Indianapolis Colts announce series of roster moves after first preseason game
The Indianapolis Colts announce a series of roster moves following their first preseason game with the Ravens. The Indianapolis Colts made a handful of roster moves on Friday, following the team's preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Colts announced that they placed running back Salvon Ahmed and cornerback Justin Walley on injured reserve. Ahmed suffered an ankle injury in practice recently on a hip drop tackle by safety Trey Washington. Walley sustained an ACL injury in the Colts' joint practice with Baltimore. The Colts also announced that they signed offensive tackle Marcellus Johnson, cornerback BJ Mayes, along with running backs Nate Noel and Nay'Quan Wright. Johnson went undrafted in 2024 out of Missouri. He doesn't have any regular-season NFL snaps and spent time on the Giants and Vikings' practice squads. Mayes went undrafted this past April out of Texas A&M and spent time this offseason with Philadelphia. Along with not having Walley, Jaylon Jones and JuJu Brents have been sidelined with hamstring injuries. Noel played his final college season at Missouri and caught on with the Dolphins after this year's NFL draft. Wright went undrafted this year as well, playing his final two seasons at South Florida. He averaged 4.6 yards per rush in his final season. To make room on the roster, the Colts released Tre Herndon, who was signed recently. (Please note that this article will be updated.)
