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USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Time is potentially running out for Trenton Simpson with the Ravens
Time is potentially running out for Trenton Simpson with the Ravens It's now or never for Trenton Simpson. There's nowhere to hide as the Ravens begin their quest towards glory. First impressions are vital because one never gets another chance to make a good one. Fortunately, people can be forgiving. Second chances in the NFL aren't common, but every so often, players get lucky. It's year three for Trenton Simpson, and he's perhaps one of the best examples of the previous statement. It's already make-or-break time. Drafted 86th overall by the Baltimore Ravens during Round 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft, he signed a four-year deal as a rookie. The coming campaign will be his third, but this may be his last opportunity to prove he should be a part of the organization's long-term future. Trenton Simpson may not have a better opportunity to secure his future with the Ravens organization. There's a theory that teams look for their starters in Rounds 1 and 2 of an NFL Draft, but the meat of the roster is built in Round 3. Sure, Pro Bowlers are discovered in every round. Scouting isn't an exact science, and there's a sense around Ravens land that there's a mini-spotlight being cast on one Trenton Simpson. Baltimore approaches another NFL season as the favorite to win the AFC North and one of the favorites to contend for a shot to play in football's biggest game during Super Bowl 60. There's much to iron out between now and then. That's what the offseason is for. Roster battles will help the Ravens answer some roster concerns. They must settle on a kicker. They need to figure out the bottom half of their depth chart at edge rusher. They need a starting left guard. Then, there are the linebackers. Baltimore doesn't have many weaknesses. Their quarterback is a two-time MVP. Their starting running back is one of the best at his position. They field a Pro Bowl receiver who somehow still flies under the radar, and even though Roquan Smith is one of the best LBs on the planet. He's going to need sme help, and that's where someone like Trenton Simpson comes in. Malik Harrison and Chris Board are gone. Simpson will have an opportunity to start, but he may have 2024 First-Team All-ACC nod Teddye Buchanan breathing down his neck. Trenton has experience on his side, and last season, he notched 73 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and four pass breakups. Simpson's most significant opportunity for improvement is as a pass defender. He was expected to be one of the favorites to replace a departed Patrick Queen. Things didn't work out as planned, and as he fell out of favor with his coaches, Harrison and Borad eventually surpassed him. This could be his last opportunity. This is a make-or-break season. He'll need to make the most of every snap, especially those given to him at OTAs. That could be the difference between entering the 2026 season on the hot seat or being viewed as a high-priority player that Baltimore must sign to an extension sooner rather than later.
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Trenton Simpson stats, game log, news, injury status
Trenton Simpson stats, game log, news, injury status The Baltimore Ravens' Trenton Simpson will be ready to go when his team begins the 2025 season versus the Buffalo Bills, on Sept. 7 at 8:20 p.m. ET. On defense last year, Simpson helped set the tone with 70 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and four passes defended in 14 games. Get Ravens tickets on StubHub! Trenton Simpson injury news Simpson isn't listed on the injury report this week. Trenton Simpson stats (2024) Tackles: 70 70 Tackles for loss: 5.0 5.0 Sacks: 1.5 1.5 Passes defended: 4 Simpson game log (2024) Week 1 at Chiefs: 5 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.5 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD 5 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.5 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD Week 2 vs. Raiders: 5 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 5 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 3 at Cowboys: 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD Week 4 vs. Bills: 5 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 5 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 5 at Bengals: 7 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD 7 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD Week 6 vs. Commanders: 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 7 at Buccaneers: 8 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 8 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 8 at Browns: 4 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 4 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 9 vs. Broncos: 9 Tackles (2.0 TFL), 1.0 Sack, 0 INT, 1 PD 9 Tackles (2.0 TFL), 1.0 Sack, 0 INT, 1 PD Week 10 vs. Bengals: 7 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 7 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 11 at Steelers: 6 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 6 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 12 at Chargers: 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 13 vs. Eagles: 2 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 2 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 17 at Texans: 1 Tackle (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 1 Tackle (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Wild Card vs. Steelers: 0 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Next game: Trenton Simpson vs. the Buffalo Bills Simpson's Baltimore Ravens (0-0) have a Week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills (0-0). How to watch Trenton Simpson and the Ravens Matchup: Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills Time: 8:20 p.m. ET 8:20 p.m. ET Date: September 7, 2025 September 7, 2025 TV: NBC NBC Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Fubo Live stream: Peacock Watch Ravens vs. Bills on Fubo!
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former All-American linebacker, tackling machine named the Ravens one UDFA to watch
Former All-American linebacker, tackling machine named the Ravens one UDFA to watch PFF named former Iowa Hawkeyes All-American linebacker Jay Higgins the one Ravens undrafted free agent to watch for the 2025 NFL season After selecting 11 players in the 2025 NFL draft, Baltimore added 17 undrafted free agents to an already loaded roster. The Ravens have few holes on the roster, but suffered losses at the linebacker position, and they will look to have someone push Trenton Simpson. Baltimore has a positive history with undrafted free agents, and Pro Football Focus recently examined one player to watch from all 32 NFL teams. For the Ravens, it was a former All-Big 10 star at Iowa who could make his presence felt. The Ravens' linebacker depth chart behind Roquan Smith is a mix of unproven talent and rookie hopefuls. Trenton Simpson has yet to show he deserves the starting nod (58.7 PFF overall grade in 2024), perhaps opening the door for Higgins, fourth-round draft pick Teddye Buchanan or free-agent signing Jake Hummel to win the job. Higgins was the fourth-most-valuable Power Five linebacker this past season, per PFF's Wins Above Average metric. He was also the FBS' second-highest-graded linebacker in coverage (91.5), a potential boon to a Baltimore linebacker corps that allowed the sixth-highest passer rating in coverage in 2024 (111.6). An All-American and All-Big 10 selection, Higgins (6-0, 224) started all 13 games in his final season with the Hawkeyes, totaling a team high 124 tackles (53 solo), including 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack, nine passes defensed, and four interceptions.
