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It’s never easy to know exactly what you have in a player during unpadded, non-contact practices in the spring, but Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr has been impressed by what he’s seen from second-round pick Mike Green thus far. Green led FBS players with 17 sacks while playing for Marshall last season, but wound up falling to the Ravens in the second round after facing sexual assault allegations during his time in college. Orr’s seen enough from Green over the last few weeks to believe that Green’s pass rush ability will translate to NFL games. “I see a guy that comes out here and works, but from a physical standpoint, [Mike Green’s] get-off is real, and he understands the level of the quarterback,” Orr said, via a transcript from the team. “So, I think he’s going to be a really valuable piece for us. He’s strong. He’s explosive. He can rush on the outside, and he can rush on the inside. One thing we always say [is] you can never have enough rushers, and he’s going to add to that room, and it’s going to be a great valuable piece for us, but I’m happy with Mike. I think that he’s doing a good job with what he can do right now, given the restrictions with the pads and everything, but I think [during] training camp and preseason, you guys will really start to see what abilities he really has.” The next step for Green will be showing that Orr is right about how his skills will transition to game action. If they do, there will likely be a lot of talk about him being one of this draft’s biggest steals. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ravens-dc-zach-orr-mike-green-will-be-a-real-valuable-piece-for-us

An interesting read Accordingto Jeremy Fowler, reason for this new contract in Baltimore is that Bateman asked the Ravens for an extension this offseason, the team told him no, but then allowed him to search for a suitor who would via trade before ultimately choosing just to pay the receiver. Per Fowler, three teams that showed interest in Bateman when he was on the trade block were the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers. The fact that these were the teams linked to an available receiver isn’t surprising. The Cowboys traded for George Pickens this offseason, the Patriots signed Stefon Diggs to a $63.5 million contract in late March and the Packers ended up drafting two receivers in the top 100 picks of the 2025 draft with Texas’ Matthew Golden (23rd overall) and TCU’s Savion Williams (87th overall). Despite what the Packers have said about just taking the best player available this offseason, they were clearly in the receiver market leading up to the draft. With Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs in contract years in 2025, and Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks following in 2026, the team’s actions haven’t suggested that they’re willing to pony up extension money for their homegrown pass-catchers in an exploding receiver market. Bateman recorded career highs of 756 receiving yards and 9 receiving touchdowns in 2024 as a 25-year-old. It’s also worth noting here that at 6’1” and 195 pounds, he has the frame that Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has typically looked for, as the LaFleur-era Green Bay offenses have prioritized size as the unit’s most important trait. https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/6/8/24445289/green-bay-packers-news-rashod-bateman-trade-rumors-baltimore-ravens-receiver-dallas-cowboys-patriots

The numbers are in. And, to no surprise, quarterback Aaron Rodgers won’t be playing for only $10 million this year. Even though he said he would. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, it’s a one-year deal with a maximum value of $19.5 million. The base amount is $13.65 million, with $10 million guaranteed. And, of course, only $10 million is guaranteed so Mr. Yeah I’ve Been Immunized can claim he said he’d play for $10 million, and he’s playing for $10 million. He’s not. He’s playing for $13.65 million plus incentives. The full base amount is guaranteed as a practical matter. As of Week 1, any non-guaranteed salary becomes fully guaranteed under the labor deal. Which means that the only way he gets only $10 is if he’s cut before Week 1 The deal has $5.85 million in playtime and team performance incentives. Without having the specifics (and we’ll eventually get them), it’s hard to know how easy or hard it is to get to $19.5 million. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgerss-one-year-deal-is-worth-up-to-19-5-million

Yeah the biggest take away obviously is health.

Good to hear about Walker, I'm really pulling for this kid https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-otas-week-2-devontez-walker-nate-wiggins-tyler-loop-practice-report The Ravens concluded their second week of organized team activities Friday, and while there were several starters not present, other players who stepped in made the most of the opportunity. No one took advantage of the extra reps more than wide receiver Devontez Walker. The second-year pass-catcher made several impressive grabs as the Ravens worked in the red zone most of the afternoon. He beat a defender to the ball for a toe-dragging TD catch in 11-on-11 drills and later made an over-the-shoulder grab in the end zone. Walker has continued to make plays throughout the first two weeks of OTAs and will look to compete for offensive snaps in a crowded wide receiver room led by Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and DeAndre Hopkins. The Ravens will have their final four OTAs practices Monday-Thursday next week. Here are other notes from Friday's practice: Defensive tackle Travis Jones made his best Michael Pierce impression on the first 11-on-11 play of the day, coming up with an interception after batting the ball up in the air near the line of scrimmage. Malaki Starks nabbed an interception in the flat during 7-on-7 red zone drills. Nate Wiggins joined in on the takeaway party with an interception of his own during the last period of the day. Rookie kicker Tyler Loop was perfect on live kicks, converting on a 60-yard attempt and finishing 6 for 6 on field goal attempts. Running back Keaton Mitchell showed off his receiver skills on an over-the-shoulder catch near the back of the end zone on a well-placed ball from Devin Leary. Safety Beau Brade broke up a pass intended for Charlie Kolar near the goal line. Undrafted rookie cornerback Reuben Lowery had an interception for the second day in a row

One good dude https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/rashod-bateman-you-get-paid-for-doing-the-right-things “I’m happy to be here, blessed, and fortunate,” Bateman said, via the team’s website. “We’ve had some good, transparent dialogue throughout this whole process. It’s kind of how this league works — you get paid if you’re doing the right things, on and off the field. It’s a respect thing, showing this organization believes in me. I’m definitely hoping to continue that mindset and that work ethic to continue to prove to the coaches that I’m worthy.”

True, but how much more could he maybe have gotten in 2 years when he is what, 27, 28? He is not a number 1, a solid number 2 in the right system but he is not a Higgins

1 year deal, pending a physical, no money mentioned as of now.

I can't wait, there is a small chance it works out, but a great chance that he truly is washed up

And if he out performs the contract he will get more, here or elsewhere. Chief reporters are already saying this contract will muddy the waters for them trying work out a new deal with Hollywood. Lots of luck to them with him

Not sure he got robbed, he chose to stay with a winning franchise for good money rather than risk getting less from a bad team

Welp, he has suposedly agreed to sign with the Stillers, though that still remians to be seen https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45459152/aaron-rodgers-plans-sign-steelers-sources-say

Elway had 27 tds and 21 picks in his 22 playoff/super bowls combined, going 14-8 in them. Great quarterbacks turn the ball over in the playoffs. Does Lamar need to clean up some of his picks, his fumbles? Yes, but not for the reason, perhaps, some think. Maybe his turnovers are forcing pressure on other players who try to do too much and also turn the ball over. Football is a true team game. It isn't basketball with five players on the court and one of them getting hot or cold = a win or loss. Nor Hockey, same. You know that I have been hard on Lamar, you are in the game threads, see my reactions with each play, read my posts, post game. Even so, I am so glad to have him as the Ravens quarterback, as we have seen the past few years, his passing has gotten so much better. This means that when his legs start to go, he will still be able to throw. It is the difference between him and all of the other running quarterbacks who came before him. Only Steve Young really stopped using his legs to gain yards and worked on his passing. The rest either got hurt, ending their running, and could hit the broadside of a barn with a hand grenade. Washed out.

Yes, very crafty cap move. He gets a big pay day, enough, especially if invested correctly, sets up he and his family for a generation, the cap hit is easy.

Yes, people don't realize how hard it is to come back from a lisfranc injury, especially for a wide out. Last year we got a glimpse of what a truly healthy Bateman can do, cutting, quickness, jittery, speed. With him and a healthy Flowers, both now fully acclimated to the NFL and Lamar now in full control of the offense and confident in his passing and pass catchers, this offense may just be better than last year's.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ravens-sign-rashod-bateman-to-contract-extension Another year, another contract extension for wide receiver Rashod Bateman. The Ravens announced that Bateman has signed an extension with the team on Thursday morning. The team did not announce any terms of the deal, but multiple reports say it is a three-year, $36.75 million deal with $20 million in guaranteed money. Bateman signed an extension with the Ravens through the 2026 season last year, so he’s now tied to the team through the 2029 campaign.

Good move, if healthy, he will continue to shine. That foot injury held him back a year and a half or so, tough to comeback from quickly.

Bryant is really the last person to take a shot. As a frosh he was labled and bragged how he was the next deon sanders. Then reality set in, he started facing better qbs and receivers his sophmore and junior years and was exposed as a fraud.

Harden is a regular season hero, but disappears in the playoffs...

Still not sure what he said, don't have the snap chat nor any of the other social media garbage

https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-otas-kickers-go-perfect-tyler-loop-john-hoyland-lamar-jackson The Ravens kicked off their second week of organized team activities without quarterback Lamar Jackson on the field, which left the start of the rookie kicker competition stealing the spotlight. Rookie kickers Tyler Loop and John Hoyland went a combined 6 for 6 on live kicks during Tuesday's practice session. Loop hit from 28, 30, and 32 yards. Then Hoyland connected from 34, 36, and 42 yards. Loop and Hoyland traded days kicking last week during OTAs, but that changed this week as the competition to replace Justin Tucker heats up. With Jackson not present, new backup quarterback Cooper Rush took the action with the starters and continued his process of getting up to speed with the offense. He made some nice throws down the sideline. Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken said he's not worried about Jackson's absence. "I always feel good about Lamar. He always comes in ready," Monken said. "He loves to play football. He loves his teammates. He loves the Ravens. … He'll be ready to, and we'll be ready to go against Buffalo come Sunday night." Here are other notes from Tuesday's OTAs practice: Andrew Vorhees ran with the starting offense with Ben Cleveland not present. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley was also not in attendance, which meant new veteran offensive tackle Joe Noteboom stepped into his spot. Outside linebacker Odafe Oweh showed that he's still moving well at his increased weight, sniffing out and stuffing a screen to running back Keaton Mitchell at the line of scrimmage. Offensive lineman turned undrafted rookie fullback Lucas Scott caught a pass in the flat during 11-on-11 drills. Undrafted inside linebacker Chandler Martin nearly came up with a pick for the second time during OTAs thus far. Tight end Isaiah Likely made two long receptions down the sideline from Rush. Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis made a nice play at the end zone pylon breaking up a pass intended for DeAndre Hopkins. Armour-Davis continued to see a lot of action with the starters with Chidobe Awuzie out again (he was sick last week).

The way Hill has been running, and picking up blitzes, the past 2 seasons, Mitchell will have to improve his blitz pick up to get a lot of playing time. I know he is a coaching favorite, but blitz pick up is serious business

Also, Owe put on 20 lbs, muscle, let's see if it makes a difference in the contract year. Good to hear about Mitchell

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/john-harbaugh-i-want-to-see-isaiah-likely-be-an-all-pro Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely is entering the final year of his rookie deal, recently noting that he’s focused on making plays happen rather than his contract. But if his head coach’s vision comes to fruition, Likely will be in line for a big payday moving forward. “I want to see [Likely] be an All-Pro,” John Harbaugh said in his press conference this week. “That’d be my goal for him, and he’s capable of it.” Likely has flashed his potential throughout his first three seasons. A fourth-round pick in 2022, he’s been the second tight end to Mark Andrews for much of his career. In last year’s season opener, he caught nine passes for 111 yards with a touchdown — and nearly had a second at the end of the game. But Likely didn’t have another 100-yard game for the rest of the season. His top output was four catches for 75 yards in a Week 11 loss to the Steelers. He ended the year with 42 receptions for 477 yards with six touchdowns. Entering 2025, Likely said this week that he sees himself as a versatile piece for the offensive unit. “I feel like in the offense, whether I’m out wide, in-line, in the backfield, anywhere, really just understanding [my job] and making plays where the plays really aren’t there to be made,” Likely said of his expectations for the upcoming season. “Just always trying to go the distance. Whether I catch a pass, whether I’m blocking down the field, always trying to make an explosive play happen while I’m on the field.” In 49 total games with 19 starts, Likely has 108 catches.