I was ok with Tez coming out but Kent States tape was what I was going on. I thought he had potential based on this tape. I think this staff could be beneficial for Tez. Definitely moreso than the previous staff.
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I'm crossing my fingers with Tez and agree he based on our previous staff that he fits that bill. I'm hoping it's different with Minter and Co.
JoeyFlex5
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What I was hoping for with Vega when I was touting him for months, was a young dude who was already a grown ass man, on and off the field, with a pro attitude and work ethic, and some goddamn nastiness when he handles opponents.
The latter showed up on tape, he’s not a supreme athlete but he’s an NFL starting OL physically, the former is what you cant see on tape but you can surmise it from a combo of how technically sound he is paired with all the reports of his character which were all saying that he’s exactly what we’re looking for
Tez Walker has a few problems that limit his ceiling
he's not skilled enough as a route runner to excel as a full-time starting slot or z
he's not physical enough or consistent enough at the catch-point to be a power slot or boundary x - and that translates to blocking ability as a power slot too
which i think limits him to being a WR4 specialist strike deep threat and special teamer - which is absolutely a fine result for a guy you take in the 4th round... but the hope was that given his raw athletic talent you would hope he could have developed and have a higher ceiling
DL is rotational and if Peebles offers you value on 3rd downs as part of the rotation and that's the best way to spell certain guys while retaining quality snaps in high-leverage situations then they'll do it - but your reasoning is kind of why i had him on the list - he's got a lot of snap-eaters ahead of him
Tank
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Ravens observations: Defense has upper hand vs. Lamar Jackson in camp’s first padded practice
Jonas Shaffer
8/3/2026 4:12 p.m. EDT
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As the pads came on Monday in Owings Mills, the accuracy fell off.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had his toughest day of training camp, denied a completion in 11-on-11 drills until his third such practice period. Unofficially, after an 0-for-5 start, he finished the midday session 6-for-14 overall, with a 3-for-4 mark in seven-on-seven action.
“There’s always going to be back and forth in training camp,” coach Jesse Minter said after the Ravens’ first padded practice. “Look at the tape, there’ll probably be some good plays on both sides, some good runs that hit where who knows if we would have made the tackle or not? Some good things in the passing game, some good things from the defense. So all in all, I thought it was just good back and forth overall.”
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The offense, precise at the start of camp last week, was out of sync early. On Jackson’s first drop-back, he looked for wide receiver Rashod Bateman, running a comeback route along the right sideline against cornerback Marlon Humphrey. Jackson’s pass was uncatchable, arriving low and wide. On Jackson’s next drop-back, he had tight end Mark Andrews running up the seam, a step of separation against Humphrey. But his pass landed beyond Andrews’ reach.
There were flashes of greatness from the first-string offense — Andrews nearly had a diving grab in the end zone after a Jackson scramble near the right sideline, only to land just out of bounds — but most of the Ravens’ passing production came on penalties. Kyle Hamilton was flagged in the end zone on a red-zone repetition against Andrews, and fellow safety Jaylinn Hawkins was called for pass interference after running into rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane before he could contest a jump ball in the corner of the end zone.Jackson appeared to complete just one pass beyond 10 air yards Monday, on an odd-looking drop-back that he seemed to abort midway through so that he could sling a pass to tight end Durham Smythe. But he was let down on shorter attempts, too. In Jackson’s final 11-on-11 period, running back Derrick Henry had a check-down pass glance off his fingertips. Two plays later, Andrews couldn’t secure a pass over the middle as inside linebacker Trenton Simpson beared down on him in coverage.
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley didn’t fare much better. He was 5-for-10 in 11-on-11 action, with seemingly all of his completions coming on passes thrown 10 yards downfield or less.
Campbell returns
Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell made his camp debut Monday, practicing for the first time since the death of his 71-year-old mother, Nateal Campbell, in late June.
Ciarre Campbell, Calais’ brother, has been charged with her murder in Atlanta.
Campbell participated in position drills along with defensive lineman John Jenkins, who was activated off the physically-unable-to-perform list Monday.
“He’s like a force multiplier,” Minter said of Campbell. “Just how he operates, the wisdom that he brings, the leadership that he brings. … He’s still a really high-caliber player for his position, so we’re excited to work him in, start to ramp him in to get ready. That’ll be at a pace that’s good for him.”
Defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike, who underwent offseason neck surgery, took another step in his return to action, watching positional drills with his helmet on. Minter said the Ravens had no clear timetable for when he would be cleared for his next progression.
“I love where he’s at,” Minter said. “I love where his head’s at. He’s excited. The room’s excited. It’s fun when he’s out there. And so I think that’s headed in a great direction for us.”
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One-on-one highlights
- Wide receiver Zay Flowers beat Humphrey for a completion downfield on a double move on the drill’s first battle.
- Bateman beat cornerback Amani Oruwariye for a catch on a quick in-breaker.
- Lane beat cornerback Chidobe Awuzie on a vertical route for a catch. On the final rep of the drill, he got inside Humphrey for a short reception.
- Rookie wide receiver Elijah Sarratt had a handful of impressive reps, including beating cornerback Keyon Martin on an out-breaking route and in-breaking route and safety Keondre Jackson on a vertical route. But he dropped the pass after getting by Jackson.
Extra points
- Rookie tight end Matt Hibner had an impressive sequence in an 11-on-11 red-zone drill. On a play-action screen play with Huntley that was designed for the fourth-round pick, Hibner followed his blocks and showed his acceleration on what could’ve been about a 15-yard catch-and-run score. A few plays later, with Skylar Thompson at quarterback, he found a soft spot over the middle on a play-action drop-back and caught a pass near the goal line for a similar gain.
- While the Ravens’ passing game struggled, their offensive line created a handful of holes for running backs throughout practice. Rasheen Ali and rookie Adam Randall both showed good patience and burst on second-level runs.
- Minter said the Ravens would “certainly do some things” to replace offensive lineman Hakeem Adeniji, a swing tackle who signed on the eve of camp and retired Sunday. Minter called Adeniji’s decision a “personal situation.”
- Orioles manager Craig Albernaz visited practice with his family. Minter was a “guest splasher” at Camden Yards on opening day in late March and visited the Orioles before a game in Cincinnati against the Reds in July.
Tank
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Dwayne Ledford is rebuilding the Ravens’ offensive line on three principles
Vivian Yao
8/3/2026 5:18 p.m. EDT
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Speed off the ball. Toughness. Finishing.
As the Ravens rebuild their offensive line this summer, position coach Dwayne Ledford wants his line’s identity built around those three principles.
“The three things that we talk about doesn’t really take talent,” Ledford, the Ravens’ new offensive line coach and run game coordinator, said Monday. “Really, it’s just a mindset … [and] if we can do those things, we’re going to have a shot every game, every play.”
Ledford joined the Ravens this offseason after spending the past five seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. He was brought in to fix an offensive line that finished the 2025 season as the 16th-best unit in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus, and allowed quarterback Lamar Jackson to be sacked on a career-high 10.7% of his drop-backs.
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“I know the offensive line seemed to be a narrative this year,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said at the end of last season. “In some games, I thought the [offensive] line played well, [and] in other games we struggled. I think we have pieces. I think we’ve got to be more consistent on the offensive line.”
Rosengarten to step up
This offseason, Baltimore parted ways with three of its five starters: left guard Andrew Vorhees, Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum and right guard Daniel Faalele. Ledford expects players like third-year right tackle Roger Rosengarten to step up.“His play, his play style — that’s an example for us,” Ledford said. “And we want to highlight that and also have some of the younger guys to … have a [Rosengarten] kind of mentor.”
These expectations didn’t come as a surprise for the 2024 second-round draft pick.
“As soon as last year ended, I kind of figured that was going to be the case,” Rosengarten said. “I think myself and [left tackle] Ronnie [Stanley] have definitely taken on that huge role of being the two guys that everyone else looks up to in the room.”
This offseason, Rosengarten has challenged himself to be better conditioned. That work wasn’t just about personal improvement, although he hopes it will enable him to become “the best run blocker in the league.” It was also motivated by how the Ravens finished games under former coach John Harbaugh, when the team had trouble putting away opponents in the fourth quarter.
“You want to be talked about like one of the greats, but that’s about finishing in the fourth quarter,” Rosengarten said. “And I feel like way too many games, my first and second year, we left it on the table.”
Rookie’s welcome-to-the-NFL moment
Few players have drawn more praise early in training camp than right guard Vega Ioane, the Ravens’ first-round draft pick out of Penn State. Rosengarten, who has spent camp lining up next to Ioane, said their chemistry has developed surprisingly quickly.“A stud, man,” Rosengarten said of Ioane. “I feel like I’ve been playing with the guy for three to four years. It’s crazy.”
Even so, training camp has had its welcome-to-the-NFL moments. On Monday, the team’s first day in pads, Ioane found himself on the ground after colliding with running back Derrick Henry.
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“I’m chasing after the linebacker. I’m thinking I’m gonna get him,” Ioane said. “We both end up on the ground. … Now I know to stay out of [Henry’s] way.”
Still, Rosengarten has praised Ioane’s movement skills, balance and explosiveness, adding that the rookie has already made life easier for him on combination blocks and pass protection. Ledford has been equally impressed.
“He’s very smart. He understands the game up front,” Ledford said. “He’s got a mindset where he’s trying to get better every day. To me, the sky’s the limit for him.”
Finding the right guy
Even though Danny Pinter has taken most of the Ravens’ first-string reps at center, Ledford is adamant that the starter there is still to be determined. In addition to Pinter, Ethan Pocic and Jovaughn Gwyn are in the mix. Currently coming back from a torn Achilles tendon, Pocic has participated in position drills but has been limited in team drills.
For Ledford, the decision on who will get the start at center will likely not be made until near the end of the preseason, after he has the chance to see how the contenders “take control of the offense” in joint practices and preseason games.
“We want to make sure that we’re diligent and giving everybody the opportunity that’s here with it, because they’re here for a reason,” Ledford said. “And just make sure we get the right guy that we want in there with that first group.”
Vivian Yao
Tank
Hall of Famer
Ledford looks like he could suit up in a pinch. lolDwayne Ledford is rebuilding the Ravens’ offensive line on three principles
Vivian Yao
8/3/2026 5:18 p.m. EDT
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Baltimore Ravens run game coordinator and offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford during a press conference following training camp in Owings Mills on Monday. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP Photo)
Speed off the ball. Toughness. Finishing.
As the Ravens rebuild their offensive line this summer, position coach Dwayne Ledford wants his line’s identity built around those three principles.
“The three things that we talk about doesn’t really take talent,” Ledford, the Ravens’ new offensive line coach and run game coordinator, said Monday. “Really, it’s just a mindset … [and] if we can do those things, we’re going to have a shot every game, every play.”
Ledford joined the Ravens this offseason after spending the past five seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. He was brought in to fix an offensive line that finished the 2025 season as the 16th-best unit in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus, and allowed quarterback Lamar Jackson to be sacked on a career-high 10.7% of his drop-backs.
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“I know the offensive line seemed to be a narrative this year,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said at the end of last season. “In some games, I thought the [offensive] line played well, [and] in other games we struggled. I think we have pieces. I think we’ve got to be more consistent on the offensive line.”
Rosengarten to step up
This offseason, Baltimore parted ways with three of its five starters: left guard Andrew Vorhees, Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum and right guard Daniel Faalele. Ledford expects players like third-year right tackle Roger Rosengarten to step up.
“His play, his play style — that’s an example for us,” Ledford said. “And we want to highlight that and also have some of the younger guys to … have a [Rosengarten] kind of mentor.”
These expectations didn’t come as a surprise for the 2024 second-round draft pick.
“As soon as last year ended, I kind of figured that was going to be the case,” Rosengarten said. “I think myself and [left tackle] Ronnie [Stanley] have definitely taken on that huge role of being the two guys that everyone else looks up to in the room.”
This offseason, Rosengarten has challenged himself to be better conditioned. That work wasn’t just about personal improvement, although he hopes it will enable him to become “the best run blocker in the league.” It was also motivated by how the Ravens finished games under former coach John Harbaugh, when the team had trouble putting away opponents in the fourth quarter.
“You want to be talked about like one of the greats, but that’s about finishing in the fourth quarter,” Rosengarten said. “And I feel like way too many games, my first and second year, we left it on the table.”
Offensive linemen Roger Rosengarten, left, runs a drill with Gerad Lichtenhan during a training camp session on Wednesday. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Banner)
Rookie’s welcome-to-the-NFL moment
Few players have drawn more praise early in training camp than right guard Vega Ioane, the Ravens’ first-round draft pick out of Penn State. Rosengarten, who has spent camp lining up next to Ioane, said their chemistry has developed surprisingly quickly.
“A stud, man,” Rosengarten said of Ioane. “I feel like I’ve been playing with the guy for three to four years. It’s crazy.”
Even so, training camp has had its welcome-to-the-NFL moments. On Monday, the team’s first day in pads, Ioane found himself on the ground after colliding with running back Derrick Henry.
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“I’m chasing after the linebacker. I’m thinking I’m gonna get him,” Ioane said. “We both end up on the ground. … Now I know to stay out of [Henry’s] way.”
Still, Rosengarten has praised Ioane’s movement skills, balance and explosiveness, adding that the rookie has already made life easier for him on combination blocks and pass protection. Ledford has been equally impressed.
“He’s very smart. He understands the game up front,” Ledford said. “He’s got a mindset where he’s trying to get better every day. To me, the sky’s the limit for him.”
Finding the right guy
Even though Danny Pinter has taken most of the Ravens’ first-string reps at center, Ledford is adamant that the starter there is still to be determined. In addition to Pinter, Ethan Pocic and Jovaughn Gwyn are in the mix. Currently coming back from a torn Achilles tendon, Pocic has participated in position drills but has been limited in team drills.
For Ledford, the decision on who will get the start at center will likely not be made until near the end of the preseason, after he has the chance to see how the contenders “take control of the offense” in joint practices and preseason games.
“We want to make sure that we’re diligent and giving everybody the opportunity that’s here with it, because they’re here for a reason,” Ledford said. “And just make sure we get the right guy that we want in there with that first group.”
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Dom McRaven
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Hmmm. Looks like this offense is still a work-in-progress which is expected with a new coaching staff and whatnot. Until I see otherwise, I still have the upmost confidence that they'll be productive as we hope by no later than midseason. The defense seems to be as good as advertised though so that's encouraging.Dwayne Ledford is rebuilding the Ravens’ offensive line on three principles
Vivian Yao
8/3/2026 5:18 p.m. EDT
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Baltimore Ravens run game coordinator and offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford during a press conference following training camp in Owings Mills on Monday. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP Photo)
Speed off the ball. Toughness. Finishing.
As the Ravens rebuild their offensive line this summer, position coach Dwayne Ledford wants his line’s identity built around those three principles.
“The three things that we talk about doesn’t really take talent,” Ledford, the Ravens’ new offensive line coach and run game coordinator, said Monday. “Really, it’s just a mindset … [and] if we can do those things, we’re going to have a shot every game, every play.”
Ledford joined the Ravens this offseason after spending the past five seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. He was brought in to fix an offensive line that finished the 2025 season as the 16th-best unit in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus, and allowed quarterback Lamar Jackson to be sacked on a career-high 10.7% of his drop-backs.
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“I know the offensive line seemed to be a narrative this year,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said at the end of last season. “In some games, I thought the [offensive] line played well, [and] in other games we struggled. I think we have pieces. I think we’ve got to be more consistent on the offensive line.”
Rosengarten to step up
This offseason, Baltimore parted ways with three of its five starters: left guard Andrew Vorhees, Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum and right guard Daniel Faalele. Ledford expects players like third-year right tackle Roger Rosengarten to step up.
“His play, his play style — that’s an example for us,” Ledford said. “And we want to highlight that and also have some of the younger guys to … have a [Rosengarten] kind of mentor.”
These expectations didn’t come as a surprise for the 2024 second-round draft pick.
“As soon as last year ended, I kind of figured that was going to be the case,” Rosengarten said. “I think myself and [left tackle] Ronnie [Stanley] have definitely taken on that huge role of being the two guys that everyone else looks up to in the room.”
This offseason, Rosengarten has challenged himself to be better conditioned. That work wasn’t just about personal improvement, although he hopes it will enable him to become “the best run blocker in the league.” It was also motivated by how the Ravens finished games under former coach John Harbaugh, when the team had trouble putting away opponents in the fourth quarter.
“You want to be talked about like one of the greats, but that’s about finishing in the fourth quarter,” Rosengarten said. “And I feel like way too many games, my first and second year, we left it on the table.”
Offensive linemen Roger Rosengarten, left, runs a drill with Gerad Lichtenhan during a training camp session on Wednesday. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Banner)
Rookie’s welcome-to-the-NFL moment
Few players have drawn more praise early in training camp than right guard Vega Ioane, the Ravens’ first-round draft pick out of Penn State. Rosengarten, who has spent camp lining up next to Ioane, said their chemistry has developed surprisingly quickly.
“A stud, man,” Rosengarten said of Ioane. “I feel like I’ve been playing with the guy for three to four years. It’s crazy.”
Even so, training camp has had its welcome-to-the-NFL moments. On Monday, the team’s first day in pads, Ioane found himself on the ground after colliding with running back Derrick Henry.
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“I’m chasing after the linebacker. I’m thinking I’m gonna get him,” Ioane said. “We both end up on the ground. … Now I know to stay out of [Henry’s] way.”
Still, Rosengarten has praised Ioane’s movement skills, balance and explosiveness, adding that the rookie has already made life easier for him on combination blocks and pass protection. Ledford has been equally impressed.
“He’s very smart. He understands the game up front,” Ledford said. “He’s got a mindset where he’s trying to get better every day. To me, the sky’s the limit for him.”
Finding the right guy
Even though Danny Pinter has taken most of the Ravens’ first-string reps at center, Ledford is adamant that the starter there is still to be determined. In addition to Pinter, Ethan Pocic and Jovaughn Gwyn are in the mix. Currently coming back from a torn Achilles tendon, Pocic has participated in position drills but has been limited in team drills.
For Ledford, the decision on who will get the start at center will likely not be made until near the end of the preseason, after he has the chance to see how the contenders “take control of the offense” in joint practices and preseason games.
“We want to make sure that we’re diligent and giving everybody the opportunity that’s here with it, because they’re here for a reason,” Ledford said. “And just make sure we get the right guy that we want in there with that first group.”
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Dom McRaven
Hall of Famer
I thought the coaching staff said that there hasn't been any problems staying in communication with Lamar. What gives?
JoeyFlex5
Hall of Famer
He might need to
Lmao what. He only had 3 OCs right? He was for sure engaged with roman, this post says he was engaged with monken, and it also says doyle has “ climbed that mountain”……so yea im confused lol…. Like he was mvp with every OC he had.
It’s just a shame he went full retard when it mattered most
The likelihood of these two guys looking for new teams next year is much higher than the possibility of them staying here. Some guys can do it themselves but this is an eye toward the future for both of them.
redrum52
Hall of Famer
Expect the defense to be dominant. That said, don't be surprised if they look off week 1 against Indy. Think he's had some problems with Coen and Steichen offenses. I think we have better personnel than LA, but never know. Fans could overreact and will probably need the offense to show up.
I've heard he's looked so much better than Cuevas to this point, so maybe we're finally about the buck the "2nd TE is better" trend