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Lamar Jackson • QB • Ravens

Lamar Jackson "Absolutely" Wants to Stay With Ravens Long-Term

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said he "absolutely" wants to stay with the Ravens long-term, according to Giana Han of The Baltimore Banner. Owner Steve Bisciotti said the team wanted to sign the two-time MVP to a contract extension before the start of free agency in March, but general manager Eric DeCosta later said they "ran out of time" and were forced to restructure Jackson's contract instead. Baltimore lowered the 29-year-old's 2026 salary cap hit to $34.39 million by restructuring his contract, but his 2027 cap hit will increase to $84.34 million. Jackson didn't answer whether he wants to bet on himself and play out this season, and was mum on the details of his contract talks with the front office. The former 32nd overall pick back in 2018 out of Louisville is coming off an injury-plagued and disappointing 2025 campaign, but he appears motivated and re-energized while learning new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle's scheme for the upcoming season. As long as he stays on the field, Jackson is an easy QB bounce-back candidate, and he's ranked as RotoBaller's No. 2 QB in single-year fantasy formats.

3 days ago

Lamar Jackson • QB • Ravens

Lamar Jackson in Attendance at OTAs This Week

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is in attendance for the team's second week of voluntary OTA practices, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Jackson was absent from OTAs last week, but it had nothing to do with him angling for a new contract. Reports have suggested that the 29-year-old two-time MVP is committed to learning a new offense this offseason after an injury-plagued and disappointing 2025 campaign in which he made just 13 starts and finished with 2,549 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Jackson also had 67 rushing attempts for 349 yards and two scores on the ground to finish as the QB20 in fantasy scoring. Despite the down year, the elite dual-threat signal-caller led the league with 13.3 yards per completion when he was on the field, and he's an easy bounce-back candidate in 2026 in a new offense if he can stay on the field. Jackson will be a high-risk/high-reward target as RotoBaller's QB2 going into his ninth year in the NFL.

4 days ago

Elijah Sarratt • WR • Ravens

Can Elijah Sarratt Emerge From the Middle Rounds of Dynasty Rookie Drafts?

Baltimore wide receiver Elijah Sarratt fell to the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft after months of projection as a Day 2 pick, and when he finally came off the board, it was as the second receiver selected by the Ravens. Baltimore spent third-round capital on USC's Ja'Kobi Lane, another big-bodied contested catch specialist who spent most of his collegiate time on the boundary. While the outside is likely where Lane sticks at the next level, Sarratt could be used in more of a jumbo slot role and as a potential replacement for some of the close-to-the-line work vacated by tight end Isaiah Likely. Sarratt was a consistent chain-mover in college, and while a case could be made for him as the higher upside Ravens rookie, his ceiling could still be capped in the league's only offense to throw the ball at a sub-50% rate in each of the past four seasons. Sarratt is RotoBaller's rookie WR15, and while he has an uphill climb to fantasy relevance, the same can be said of most players going in the late-second to early-third-round range of dynasty rookie drafts.

4 days ago

Justice Hill • RB • Ravens

Justice Hill a Dynasty Drop Candidate Wherever He's Still Rostered

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill has served as the team's dedicated pass-catching back for the past two seasons, turning in a career-best RB39 season in 2024 before a neck injury landed him on injured reserve to finish 2025. Even with a new coaching staff in tow, at almost 30 years old, it's unlikely his role will shift drastically heading into his seventh season, and playing in an offense with one of the league's premier rushing quarterbacks, that pass-catching role is not always fruitful from a fantasy perspective. While healthy in 2025, Hill averaged fewer than two carries per game, so even if an injury should occur to Derrick Henry, it's unlikely Hill would step in as his primary backup, especially after the team spent a fifth-round pick on 235-pound running back Adam Randall. With Randall having also started his collegiate career as a wide receiver, he has a chance to take third-down work away from Hill outright by season's end. At RotoBaller's dynasty RB101, Hill is likely already on waivers, but even in the deepest dynasty leagues, he is no longer a player who must be rostered as even injury insurance.

5 days ago

Derrick Henry • RB • Ravens

Derrick Henry Remains in RB1 Discussion

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry continues to ignore Father Time and remains a top option at his position. Over the last four seasons, Henry has finished as a top-8 RB or higher every season. Last season, Henry rushed for 1,595 yards with 16 touchdowns across 17 games with the Ravens. His stats took a slight decrease, but not enough to alarm fantasy managers. The Ravens haven't done basically anything to improve this running back group. With that being said, Henry remains the top dog without any real competition on the roster. The assumption is that Henry is going to slightly regress due to age, but should remain the workhorse back. As long as he remains healthy, Henry should be a high-level option for the upcoming 2026 season.

May 22

Rashod Bateman • WR • Ravens

Rashod Bateman's Future in Baltimore is Bleak

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman doesn't seem to have a very encouraging outlook in dynasty fantasy football leagues. The former first-round pick has failed to live up to expectations. He has finished as the WR40 or worse in each of his five seasons, as well as WR69 or worse in four of those five. Despite playing in 13 games last year, he produced a putrid stat line of 19 catches, 224 yards, and two touchdowns. The Ravens do want to throw the ball more, but there are far more established options than Bateman. Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews are far more reliable targets, Devontez Walker arguably has greater upside than Bateman, and rookies Ja'Kobi Lane and Matt Hibner also have encouraging outlooks because of their direct ties to the new coaching staff in Baltimore. Bateman, on the other hand, is trending down and has no connection to new head coach Jesse Minter, nor new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Bateman is under contract with the Ravens through 2029, but assuming his 2026 season disappoints, he'll be a very likely cut candidate next offseason. At this point, he can safely be dropped in most dynasty leagues.

May 20

Mark Andrews • TE • Ravens

Mark Andrews Poised to Bounce Back in 2026?

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews had a frustrating season in 2025, catching a modest 48 passes for 422 yards and five touchdowns across 17 games. He suffered from the Ravens' subpar passing attack, as well as a crowded tight end room that also featured Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar. Both Likely and Kolar departed in free agency this offseason, and they leave behind 51 vacated targets. A large portion of those targets could go to Andrews, since the Ravens didn't bring in another tight end to compete for the starting role. The closest move they made was drafting SMU's Matt Hibner. While Hibner may be the tight end of the future in Baltimore, it's unlikely that he'll take on a major role right away. Managers should let Andrews bounce back as a potential top-12 tight end during the first half of the season, and by midseason, there could be a perfect opportunity to sell high on him.

May 20

Lamar Jackson • QB • Ravens

Lamar Jackson Expected to Return to OTAs Soon

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent for the team's first two voluntary OTA practices this week, but head coach Jesse Minter said that Jackson had a "couple of things going on" Monday and Tuesday that prevented him from practicing, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. "I do expect him to be back soon," Minter said. "We've had some great conversations; know when he's going to be back. I'll probably leave those (conversations) between me and Lamar." The 29-year-old two-time MVP and four-time Pro Bowler has been a regular participant during the team's offseason workout program after a disappointing, injury-riddled 2025 campaign. Despite uncharacteristically finishing as the QB20 in fantasy scoring last year, Jackson is ranked by RotoBaller as the No. 2 fantasy signal-caller going into his ninth year in the NFL with a new coaching staff. He is an elite dual-threat option at the position and seems primed for a bounce-back campaign as long as he can stay on the field.

May 19

Lamar Jackson • QB • Ravens

Lamar Jackson Poised for Bounce Back Season in 2026

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson battled through hamstring and back injuries that caused him to miss four games in 2025 and held his production below his usual standards. The 29-year-old completed 63.6% of his pass attempts for 2,549 yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, and added 349 yards and two scores on 67 rushing attempts. With improved health, Jackson should have a chance to be far more aggressive with his legs in 2026. He could also be operating in an improved offensive environment under a new play-caller in Declan Doyle and with a pair of new wide receivers in 2026 mid-round draft picks Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt. Despite the down year in 2025, Jackson remains an elite dynasty quarterback option heading into 2026.

May 17

Adam Randall • RB • Ravens

Adam Randall to Contribute as a Pass-Catcher Right Away?

Baltimore Ravens running back Adam Randall could get involved on third downs during his rookie season. The Clemson product was selected in the fifth round of last month's NFL Draft after tallying 1,068 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns in his final year with the Tigers. A significant portion of his production came in the passing game, as he caught 36 passes for 254 receiving yards. The Ravens have a dependable and consistent ball-carrier in Derrick Henry, but they could use some pass-catching competition behind him. Justice Hill has been the Ravens' third-down back in the past, but he's now 28 years old and could be falling out of favor with the team's new coaching staff. That paves the way for Randall to contribute right away, even if it's only on half the passing downs. There's long-term dynasty upside for the 21-year-old to become an RB3/flex in dynasty leagues. For now, he projects as a mid-to-late third-round pick in 2026 fantasy football rookie drafts.

May 14

Ja'Kobi Lane • WR • Ravens

Is Ja'Kobi Lane the Pass-Catching Answer the Ravens Have Been Seeking?

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane could occupy an immediate role heading into the 2026 NFL season. Although Lane didn't hear his name called until the third round of the NFL Draft, he represents a clear roster fit for the Ravens, who have struggled to find a true No. 2 receiver in recent years. Rashod Bateman has proven to be a bust, and Devontez Walker has been unable to emerge as a consistent pass-catching threat through two years in the league. As a result, Lane could start opposite Zay Flowers as early as Week 1. He checks in at 6-foot-4 with large hands and a large wingspan, making him a high-upside red-zone target for Lamar Jackson. That will be particularly valuable after the departure of Isaiah Likely, which left Jackson with one fewer red-zone target. Lane can produce in a variety of contested situations, and we wouldn't be surprised to see Jackson look his way often. The USC product is the overall WR77 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings, and he projects as a late second-round pick in most 2026 rookie drafts.

May 13

Zay Flowers • WR • Ravens

Is Zay Flowers Still Undervalued Coming Off a Career Season?

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers finished the 2025 season with career highs of 86 receptions and 1,211 yards, while his five touchdown grabs matched the previous high mark from his rookie campaign, good enough to land him as the WR7 in Half-PPR formats. With quarterback Lamar Jackson missing four games and hampered in several others, Baltimore's passing offense ranked in the bottom five of the league, but a weak receiver room allowed Flowers to rack up a 30% target share. The Ravens have experienced some offseason shakeups that make Flowers' continued success more challenging to predict, but the path still exists for the 25-year-old former first-round pick to continue rising in dynasty rankings. Baltimore spent third and fourth-round picks to strengthen the receiver room with USC's Ja'Kobi Lane and Indiana's Elijah Sarratt, but new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has stated a clear goal of making the offense more explosive in 2026. With Jackson topping 4,100 passing yards as recently as 2024, Flowers has the opportunity to match his raw production from last season even if his target share takes a hit. At RotoBaller's WR26, Flowers is potentially still undervalued as the clear WR1 in an offense led by a perennial MVP-contender.

May 12

Derrick Henry • RB • Ravens

Derrick Henry's Dynasty Value Holding Steady Following NFL Draft

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry turned in yet another excellent fantasy season in 2025, recording 1,595 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 307 carries across 17 games. The seemingly ageless 32-year-old has now played in all 17 contests in three consecutive years and has logged at least 12 rushing touchdowns in seven out of his last eight seasons. Henry should dominate carries in Baltimore once again in 2026, and could have the benefit of playing next to a fully healthy Lamar Jackson all year after Jackson missed four games due to injury in 2025. Henry's PPR value is limited by his complete lack of receiving work, as he's recorded fewer than 20 receptions and 200 receiving yards in both of his seasons with the Ravens. He's also bound to face some age-related regression at some point, given that he could approach 3,000 career NFL carries in 2026. Still, Henry is in a great position to rack up rushing yards and touchdowns in Baltimore. For win-now dynasty managers, Henry remains a high-level running back option.

May 5

Skylar Thompson • QB • Ravens

Ravens Expected to Sign Skylar Thompson

Veteran quarterback Skylar Thompson is expected to sign with the Baltimore Ravens, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Thompson did not appear in an NFL game in 2025, spending most of the year on the Pittsburgh Steelers' Injured Reserve due to a hamstring injury. Across three games (one start) for the Miami Dolphins in 2024, Thompson completed 63.6% of his pass attempts for 187 yards, zero touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Rapoport reports that Baltimore plans to carry five quarterbacks for the time being, meaning that Thompson will join a crowded competition for the QB2 role in Baltimore behind Lamar Jackson. Thompson and fellow veteran Tyler Huntley may be the favorites for the role, with undrafted free agents Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano adding some competition as well.

May 4

Rashod Bateman • WR • Ravens

Rashod Bateman Droppable in Many Dynasty Leagues

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been consistently underwhelming throughout his NFL career, and he can be dropped in many dynasty fantasy football leagues. Although he's a former first-round pick, Bateman has never finished higher than WR40 in PPR leagues. He has finished lower than WR65 in four of his five pro seasons. Most recently, in 2025, Bateman was held to just 19 catches, 224 yards, and two touchdowns. While the Ravens do want to throw the ball more, Lamar Jackson is expected to target plenty of other receivers, such as Zay Flowers, Mark Andrews, and even rookie Ja'Kobi Lane. Due to his lack of productivity over the years, Bateman has fallen down the pecking order and seems to have lost the trust of his quarterback. Furthermore, he could be fighting for a roster spot since the Ravens have a new head coach (Jesse Minter) and offensive coordinator (Declan Doyle). He can be dropped in most dynasty leagues.

May 4

Mark Andrews • TE • Ravens

Should Dynasty Managers Hold Mark Andrews Until Midseason?

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews entered this offseason as an intriguing player to target in dynasty fantasy leagues, but now, he's more of a "hold." Just two months ago, the Ravens let Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar depart in free agency, leaving Andrews atop an otherwise barren tight end depth chart. With the Ravens intent on throwing the ball more, it seemed like the veteran tight end could be due for a bounce-back year. That still should be true, but the Ravens' draft process complicates Andrews' long-term outlook. The team traded up to select SMU's Matthew Hibner, who could be the tight end of the future in Baltimore. He won't have a large role right away, but there's a chance that he could eventually become the Ravens' No. 1 tight end, especially since Andrews is in his thirties. Dynasty managers would be wise to hold Andrews for now, and then sell high on him when he strings together a few big weeks during the regular season. After all, he has fallen to TE17 in the latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.

May 4

Diego Pavia • QB • Ravens

Ravens Non-Committal on Diego Pavia's Future

Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia recently signed a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, and with the team wrapping up rookie minicamp, new head coach Jesse Minter offered very little on the Heisman Trophy runner-up. Minter told reporters on Saturday, "He's in the door and it's like, 'Show us what you can do,'" adding, "And just like all the undrafted rookies, that's what I would say." With Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley firmly entrenched atop the depth chart. Pavia is competing with fellow undrafted free agent Joe Fagnano out of Connecticut for a third quarterback spot. At RotoBaller's dynasty QB51, Pavia is unlikely to ever become a meaningful fantasy contributor, but in such a shallow draft class, his playmaking upside makes him at least worth a dart throw in the final round of dynasty rookie drafts.

May 3

Matt Hibner • TE • Ravens

Is Matthew Hibner the Tight End of the Future in Baltimore?

The Baltimore Ravens made an aggressive move in the fourth round of the 2026 Draft, trading up to acquire SMU tight end Matthew Hibner. Across 13 games as a fifth-year senior in 2025, Hibner hauled in 31 receptions for 436 yards and four touchdowns. The Ravens have veteran tight end Mark Andrews firmly atop their depth chart, and they also signed tight end Durham Smythe in free agency. However, Baltimore lost key depth at the position over the offseason, with Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar both departing the team in free agency. Along with Ravens' fifth-round selection Josh Cuevas, Hibner should have a chance to play a prominent role alongside Andrews as a rookie. Andrews is also entering his age-31 season in 2026, so Hibner could emerge as Baltimore's tight end of the future with a solid rookie campaign. In dynasty leagues, Hibner is a name for managers to monitor.

May 2

Justice Hill • RB • Ravens

Justice Hill's Role in Question After NFL Draft

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill was an early offseason winner when the team declined to offer fourth-year speedster Keaton Mitchell a restricted free agent tender, allowing him to sign with the Chargers and removing Hill's biggest competition for passing down work from the roster. Unfortunately for Hill, the Ravens selected Clemson's Adam Randall in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and while at 6'2" and 235 pounds, Randall profiles physically closer to lead back Derrick Henry, he began his college career as a wide receiver, and his clearest path to an early role is through the passing game. Randall's unique background and rare measurables could eventually make him an every-down back, but as long as Henry is on the roster, any early success he finds will be at the expense of Hill. Hill handled only 1.8 carries across his ten games in 2025, but still saw 27 targets. Should that receiving work dry up, he will offer very little in terms of fantasy production, and he becomes an obvious drop candidate, reflected by his current RB102 Rotoballer dynasty ranking.

May 2

Calais Campbell • DE • Ravens

Calais Campbell Returning to Ravens on One-Year Deal

Six-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell, who played in Baltimore from 2020 to 2022, is returning to the Ravens on Thursday after signing an undisclosed one-year deal, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Campbell will turn 40 years old on Sept. 1, and he'll be heading into his 19th NFL campaign. The 39-year-old was taken by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round back in 2008 out of the University of Miami. He played for the Cardinals again last year, starting 17 games and recording 43 tackles (23 solo), 6.5 sacks, 16 QB hits, two pass breakups, and nine tackles for loss. Campbell has only had two seasons (2017 and 2018 with the Jacksonville Jaguars) where he had double-digit sacks, but despite his advanced age, he's had at least five sacks in each of the last four seasons with Baltimore, Atlanta, Miami, and Arizona. He's not going to be on the IDP fantasy radar, but Campbell brings plenty of experience and depth to a Ravens defensive line that has some injury question marks with Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) and Broderick Washington (Achilles). In his 18 NFL seasons, Campbell has 117 sacks in 278 regular-season games.

Apr 30

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