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Training Camp 2026
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Ravens training camp superlatives: Biggest wild card, most scrutinized player and more
Jonas Shaffer
7/24/2026 9:30 a.m. EDT
Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, the biggest wild card of training camp, would like to show his difficulties last season were a fluke. (Jerry Jackson/The Banner)
After six long weeks (and a couple of head-scratching NFL rankings), Ravens training camp is almost here.
Rookies are expected to report by Friday and veterans by Tuesday. The team’s first open practice will be Wednesday in Owings Mills. Hot takes about the 2026 season will follow shortly.
With 90 players on the Ravens’ training camp roster and a remade coaching staff guiding them to Week 1, there’s plenty worth paying attention to. Here are nine camp superlatives that should set the stage for the preseason.
Best position battles: Starting center and starting inside linebacker
There’s plenty in common here. Both favorites are coming off season-ending December injuries: The newly signed Ethan Pocic tore his Achilles tendon, and Teddye Buchanan tore his ACL. Both jobs will have at least one steady neighbor to rely on: Left guard John Simpson is a durable veteran starter, and Roquan Smith is a four-time Pro Bowl inside linebacker. And both competitions will be easier to assess once the preseason starts: Interior line play can be challenging for reporters to evaluate in camp, and Buchanan won’t get many “live” tackling opportunities in practice. (Depending on his recovery, he might not play in the preseason at all.) If either Pocic or Buchanan is slow to find his pre-injury form, Week 1 snaps could be up for grabs. Ravens officials have expressed confidence in center Danny Pinter, another offseason signing, and the versatile Trenton Simpson should be ready entering a pivotal contract year.Biggest mystery: DL Nnamdi Madubuike
After offseason neck surgery, Madubuike is “pointed in the right direction,” general manager Eric DeCosta said this month. Just how close he is to practicing in pads, or playing in a game, remains unclear. Madubuike, 28, hasn’t spoken to reporters since he suffered a season-ending neck injury in September that cast doubt on his professional future. The Ravens should have the depth up front to compete without Madubuike, but his return to Pro Bowl form would level up the defense. Madubuike had two sacks and 10 pressures in just two games last season, according to Pro Football Focus.Biggest wild card: CB Marlon Humphrey
Humphrey had the worst season of his career last year, a stunning feat for a cornerback who finished with more interceptions (four) than touchdowns surrendered (three). Humphrey allowed a career-high 909 yards when targeted in coverage, according to PFF, and struggled with his tackling (16.5% missed-tackle rate). His peculiar social media presence didn’t win over many fans this offseason, and his $15.3 million base salary for 2026 isn’t any more endearing. But Humphrey turned 30 only weeks ago, and he’s only two years removed from an All-Pro season. A strong camp would be a good first step toward showing that 2025 was a fluke.Most important coaching job: OC Declan Doyle
As head coach, Jesse Minter has the most responsibility and faces the most pressure of any staff member. But it’s Doyle who’s responsible for rebuilding the offense around quarterback Lamar Jackson’s ever-evolving game. Doyle needs more from an offensive line that underwhelmed last season and then lost its top starter, center Tyler Linderbaum, in free agency. Doyle needs more from wide receiver Rashod Bateman and tight end Mark Andrews, both of whom finished 2025 with career lows in receiving yards. And he needs more from Jackson, whose accuracy was erratic at times last season, his on-target rate on unpressured drop-backs (72.6%) approaching a career low, according to Sports Info Solutions. Doyle arrived in Baltimore with glowing recommendations, but this is his first offseason working with an offense he can call his own.Most scrutinized player: K Tyler Loop
Every missed field goal in training camp will launch a thousand tweets. Every perfect summer practice will be overlooked because of what happened last winter. Loop said all the right things in June about moving on from the Ravens’ season-ending Week 18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his missed 44-yarder casts a daunting shadow over his camp. If Loop struggles, will the Ravens bring in veteran competition, as fans have clamored for? Or will the team trust in his potential and in senior special teams coach Randy Brown, knowing that even Justin Tucker had rough stretches?Advertise with us
Most intriguing rookie: WR Ja’Kobi Lane
Lane has already heard the praise. De’Andre Hopkins called him a “playmaker.” Dez Bryant, another former Ravens wide receiver, called the third-round pick the “steal of the draft.” Now it’s time for production. Lane was relatively quiet through the Ravens’ offseason workouts as he learned their playbook and adjusted to NFL playing conditions. But he has the build and confidence of a prototypical “X” receiver, a spot the Ravens have struggled to fill since Jackson’s arrival. Minter has said the Ravens may need Lane or fellow rookie wide receiver Elijah Sarratt to step up. Lane, a 6-foot-4 target with huge hands and a knack for drawing pass interference penalties, could at least help in the red zone. First, though, he’ll need to earn Jackson’s trust.
Cornerback T.J. Tampa defends Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins last season. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Banner)
Most under-the-radar player: CB T.J. Tampa
Tampa didn’t get a lot of media attention during offseason workouts. And for good reason: Ravens quarterbacks didn’t often test him in team drills. Even more impressive, many of his reps came after he stepped in for sidelined starters Nate Wiggins and Humphrey. Tampa’s defensive impact through two seasons in Baltimore has been minimal (just 165 defensive snaps), and he doesn’t have a clear path to a role in the secondary. But he was considered a Day 2 talent when he fell to the Ravens in the fourth round of the 2024 draft, and Minter should know how to optimize his skill set. His Chargers defense helped the similarly sized Cam Hart emerge as a solid starting corner over his two years in Los Angeles.Most important reserve: OT Carson Vinson
Vinson was a raw prospect when the Ravens drafted him in the fifth round last year, and he struggled early in his first training camp. But former offensive line coach George Warhop believed in the Alabama A&M product’s potential. Sure enough, the 6-foot-7, 320-pound Vinson quietly overtook Joe Noteboom as the Ravens’ top swing tackle last season, earning activations for their final seven games. He did well enough to keep the front office from investing in a veteran option behind starters Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten or spending an early pick on a tackle. If fellow 2025 pick Emery Jones Jr., a tackle at LSU, ends up inside, Vinson could be needed this season to keep Jackson upright. DeCosta is a believer; he’s said he expects Vinson to take another step forward in 2026.Most in need of a clean slate: OLB Adisa Isaac
The Ravens typically keep five outside linebackers on their 53-man roster, and there’s space for one this year behind Trey Hendrickson, Tavius Robinson, Mike Green and Zion Young. But can Isaac stay healthy long enough to claim it? And have his injury woes over his first two years in Baltimore hurt his development enough to throw the competition wide open? A third-round pick in 2024, Isaac missed most of his rookie year because of a hamstring injury he suffered during the predraft process. He missed all of last season with a preseason elbow injury, then sat out most of the Ravens’ open practices this summer. The clock is ticking on Isaac’s time in Baltimore.
Baltimorican
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This taking forever. when do we get real TC news? Feels like House of Dragon just get to it already.
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Ravens training camp superlatives: Biggest wild card, most scrutinized player and more
Jonas Shaffer
7/24/2026 9:30 a.m. EDT
Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, the biggest wild card of training camp, would like to show his difficulties last season were a fluke. (Jerry Jackson/The Banner)
After six long weeks (and a couple of head-scratching NFL rankings), Ravens training camp is almost here.
Rookies are expected to report by Friday and veterans by Tuesday. The team’s first open practice will be Wednesday in Owings Mills. Hot takes about the 2026 season will follow shortly.
With 90 players on the Ravens’ training camp roster and a remade coaching staff guiding them to Week 1, there’s plenty worth paying attention to. Here are nine camp superlatives that should set the stage for the preseason.
Best position battles: Starting center and starting inside linebacker
There’s plenty in common here. Both favorites are coming off season-ending December injuries: The newly signed Ethan Pocic tore his Achilles tendon, and Teddye Buchanan tore his ACL. Both jobs will have at least one steady neighbor to rely on: Left guard John Simpson is a durable veteran starter, and Roquan Smith is a four-time Pro Bowl inside linebacker. And both competitions will be easier to assess once the preseason starts: Interior line play can be challenging for reporters to evaluate in camp, and Buchanan won’t get many “live” tackling opportunities in practice. (Depending on his recovery, he might not play in the preseason at all.) If either Pocic or Buchanan is slow to find his pre-injury form, Week 1 snaps could be up for grabs. Ravens officials have expressed confidence in center Danny Pinter, another offseason signing, and the versatile Trenton Simpson should be ready entering a pivotal contract year.
Biggest mystery: DL Nnamdi Madubuike
After offseason neck surgery, Madubuike is “pointed in the right direction,” general manager Eric DeCosta said this month. Just how close he is to practicing in pads, or playing in a game, remains unclear. Madubuike, 28, hasn’t spoken to reporters since he suffered a season-ending neck injury in September that cast doubt on his professional future. The Ravens should have the depth up front to compete without Madubuike, but his return to Pro Bowl form would level up the defense. Madubuike had two sacks and 10 pressures in just two games last season, according to Pro Football Focus.
Biggest wild card: CB Marlon Humphrey
Humphrey had the worst season of his career last year, a stunning feat for a cornerback who finished with more interceptions (four) than touchdowns surrendered (three). Humphrey allowed a career-high 909 yards when targeted in coverage, according to PFF, and struggled with his tackling (16.5% missed-tackle rate). His peculiar social media presence didn’t win over many fans this offseason, and his $15.3 million base salary for 2026 isn’t any more endearing. But Humphrey turned 30 only weeks ago, and he’s only two years removed from an All-Pro season. A strong camp would be a good first step toward showing that 2025 was a fluke.
Most important coaching job: OC Declan Doyle
As head coach, Jesse Minter has the most responsibility and faces the most pressure of any staff member. But it’s Doyle who’s responsible for rebuilding the offense around quarterback Lamar Jackson’s ever-evolving game. Doyle needs more from an offensive line that underwhelmed last season and then lost its top starter, center Tyler Linderbaum, in free agency. Doyle needs more from wide receiver Rashod Bateman and tight end Mark Andrews, both of whom finished 2025 with career lows in receiving yards. And he needs more from Jackson, whose accuracy was erratic at times last season, his on-target rate on unpressured drop-backs (72.6%) approaching a career low, according to Sports Info Solutions. Doyle arrived in Baltimore with glowing recommendations, but this is his first offseason working with an offense he can call his own.
Most scrutinized player: K Tyler Loop
Every missed field goal in training camp will launch a thousand tweets. Every perfect summer practice will be overlooked because of what happened last winter. Loop said all the right things in June about moving on from the Ravens’ season-ending Week 18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his missed 44-yarder casts a daunting shadow over his camp. If Loop struggles, will the Ravens bring in veteran competition, as fans have clamored for? Or will the team trust in his potential and in senior special teams coach Randy Brown, knowing that even Justin Tucker had rough stretches?
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Most intriguing rookie: WR Ja’Kobi Lane
Lane has already heard the praise. De’Andre Hopkins called him a “playmaker.” Dez Bryant, another former Ravens wide receiver, called the third-round pick the “steal of the draft.” Now it’s time for production. Lane was relatively quiet through the Ravens’ offseason workouts as he learned their playbook and adjusted to NFL playing conditions. But he has the build and confidence of a prototypical “X” receiver, a spot the Ravens have struggled to fill since Jackson’s arrival. Minter has said the Ravens may need Lane or fellow rookie wide receiver Elijah Sarratt to step up. Lane, a 6-foot-4 target with huge hands and a knack for drawing pass interference penalties, could at least help in the red zone. First, though, he’ll need to earn Jackson’s trust.
Cornerback T.J. Tampa defends Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins last season. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Banner)
Most under-the-radar player: CB T.J. Tampa
Tampa didn’t get a lot of media attention during offseason workouts. And for good reason: Ravens quarterbacks didn’t often test him in team drills. Even more impressive, many of his reps came after he stepped in for sidelined starters Nate Wiggins and Humphrey. Tampa’s defensive impact through two seasons in Baltimore has been minimal (just 165 defensive snaps), and he doesn’t have a clear path to a role in the secondary. But he was considered a Day 2 talent when he fell to the Ravens in the fourth round of the 2024 draft, and Minter should know how to optimize his skill set. His Chargers defense helped the similarly sized Cam Hart emerge as a solid starting corner over his two years in Los Angeles.
Most important reserve: OT Carson Vinson
Vinson was a raw prospect when the Ravens drafted him in the fifth round last year, and he struggled early in his first training camp. But former offensive line coach George Warhop believed in the Alabama A&M product’s potential. Sure enough, the 6-foot-7, 320-pound Vinson quietly overtook Joe Noteboom as the Ravens’ top swing tackle last season, earning activations for their final seven games. He did well enough to keep the front office from investing in a veteran option behind starters Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten or spending an early pick on a tackle. If fellow 2025 pick Emery Jones Jr., a tackle at LSU, ends up inside, Vinson could be needed this season to keep Jackson upright. DeCosta is a believer; he’s said he expects Vinson to take another step forward in 2026.
Most in need of a clean slate: OLB Adisa Isaac
The Ravens typically keep five outside linebackers on their 53-man roster, and there’s space for one this year behind Trey Hendrickson, Tavius Robinson, Mike Green and Zion Young. But can Isaac stay healthy long enough to claim it? And have his injury woes over his first two years in Baltimore hurt his development enough to throw the competition wide open? A third-round pick in 2024, Isaac missed most of his rookie year because of a hamstring injury he suffered during the predraft process. He missed all of last season with a preseason elbow injury, then sat out most of the Ravens’ open practices this summer. The clock is ticking on Isaac’s time in Baltimore.
I had Tampa as a player to watch for a big leap. Wouldn't be shocked if he stole the starting job opposite Nate. One of those 2 rookie wrs will make an impact this year.
OURavensFan
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If we’re being real we don’t want any real news since the only real news is bad news. But for sure interested in hearing about our rookies and 2nd year guys, along with hearing how the coaching staff is doing. It’s much more interesting than it’s been honestly since 2018
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cobrajet
Hall of Famer
Amen to that!!!
the fact he's even practising already is fantastic
Tank
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Nnamdi Madubuike returns to field for Ravens’ first training camp practice
Giana Han
7/29/2026 11:04 a.m. EDT, Updated 7/29/2026 2:15 p.m. EDT
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The Ravens welcomed star defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike back as they took the field for the first day of training camp.
The two-time Pro Bowler suffered a neck injury in Week 2 of last season that knocked him out for the year. He underwent neck surgery in April and was slated to start training camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
But as players took the field at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills to open camp, No. 92 made an unexpected entrance.
“Yeah, I think it’s a great thing just seeing him out here in the building, in the locker room,” safety Kyle Hamilton said. “He’s such a vibrant personality, and you realize when he’s here and when he’s not here, and that’s all for the better when he is here. He’s never bringing any sort of negative attitude, and it’s just awesome to see him back out here going through the process.”
Madubuike did not join the rest of the defense early in the session, though, instead going to a separate field to work on individual drills after the team stretch. He was on the field for about 40 minutes (the practice lasted a little less than 90 minutes.)
Coach Jesse Minter confirmed that he passed his physical but said that there’s still a process Madubuike will have to go through before he’s ready to play football.
“That’s something they’re going to work through over these next couple weeks,” Minter said. “I think everybody has a good feeling about where he’s at and where it’s headed. But again, there’s a timeline involved.”
Madubuike has not played since Sept. 14, the Ravens’ Week 2 win over the Cleveland Browns. He returned to Baltimore for the offseason training program in early April before undergoing neck surgery in mid-April.
Team officials have provided little clarity on the injury or what kind of surgery Madubuike underwent, but Minter had said during minicamp that they “feel good about where it’s at.”
Madubuike had a breakout season in 2023, finishing with 13 sacks, the most of any interior defensive lineman in the NFL. Once he was a known quantity, teams double-teamed him in 2024. Madubuike’s stats went down, but his impact was felt in the opportunities he created for his teammates.
Without him last season, the defense cratered.
“I think it was a domino effect; I think it was a trickle effect,” Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said. “I think Travis Jones being — with Broderick [Washington Jr.] gone and Madubuike gone — God bless Travis. I think he did the very best he could, but if he’d had Madubuike next to him, he’d have been singled all year long, and instead, they were able to double him all year long.”
Madubuike has yet to speak publicly about his injury, but teammates expressed excitement at the idea of getting him back.
“He’s one of the most talented people at his position in the league, and I don’t think it takes a genius to realize that we’ll get better when he’s on the field,” Hamilton said. “It allowed for a lot of younger guys to step up and get some reps, some much-needed reps going into this year, but we’re all hopeful to get him back as soon as possible.”
The Ravens are starting training camp without much defensive line depth — Jones and John Jenkins are also on the PUP list. Jones was watching practice in street clothes.
Meanwhile, veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell was one of two players on the active roster who was not on the field. Center Corey Bullock, who Minter said was dealing with a minor issue in June, was the other.
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