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Rashod Bateman • WR • Ravens

Rashod Bateman Listed as Starter on Ravens Unofficial Depth Chart

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman was listed as a starter on the team's unofficial depth chart. Alongside 2025 leading receiver Zay Flowers, Bateman was ranked ahead of standout rookie Ja'Kobe Lane and Devontez Walker. While Lane has been stealing the headlines at Ravens' training camp, Bateman still has the coaching staff's trust and has been working with the first-team offense. Bateman told the media earlier in camp that offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has been using the former first-round pick in the slot much more than in previous seasons. Bateman is looking to bounce back in 2026 after a down season, totaling just 224 yards and two touchdowns in 13 games. Currently ranked WR74 in RotoBaller's positional rankings, Bateman could be a solid late-round pick if he stays ahead of Lane in the rotation this season.

18 hours ago

Nnamdi Madubuike • DT • Ravens

Nnamdi Madubuike Very Limited in What he Can Do

It was a pleasant surprise to see Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) avoid the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp after suffering a scary neck injury last year that limited him to only two games, but The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec writes that Madubuike "remains very limited" in what he's doing in practices this summer. He mostly takes part in the team stretch, does light individual work with a coach or athletic trainer, and then heads to another field for conditioning. Madubuike has not done anything that involves significant contact, including hitting the blocking sled. Head coach Jesse Minter said after Monday's workout that the 28-year-old two-time Pro Bowler could start working into contact drills within the "next couple of weeks." With that timetable, Madubuike's readiness for the start of the 2026 regular season could be firmly in question since he has not taken or delivered any hits since last September. The former third-rounder had 19.5 sacks from 2023 to 2024 with Baltimore and could be a difference-maker for the Ravens' defense in 2026, but it looks like he will continue to be slowly eased back in.

Yesterday

Mark Andrews • TE • Ravens

Ravens Tight End Room Built Around Mark Andrews

Baltimore Ravens tight ends coach Zack Grossi said the tight end room is built around veteran Mark Andrews. Grossi said, "The room is built around Mark [Andrews], and everybody kind of complements him." Andrews struggled last season, hauling in 48 of 70 passes for 422 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games. With quarterback Lamar Jackson missing time throughout the season, Andrews posted his worst fantasy performance since his rookie season. Now that tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar are out of Baltimore, Andrews is expected to see more snaps (down to 62% over the last two years) and to improve with Jackson back and healthy. Ranked as the TE10 in RotoBaller's positional rankings, Andrews should be a tight end to watch if healthy this season.

Yesterday

Derrick Henry • RB • Ravens

Derrick Henry Is Easier to Fade in Full PPR

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry still hasn't given anyone much evidence that he's slowing down. He ran for 1,595 yards and 16 touchdowns on 307 carries last season, averaged 5.2 yards per attempt and closed the year with four straight 100-yard games. Baltimore still views him as the clear leader of the backfield, too. The concern in full PPR is everything that happens outside of those carries. Henry caught only 15 passes for 150 yards last year and has 34 receptions in two seasons with the Ravens. That can leave some quiet fantasy weeks when the rushing touchdowns aren't there, even for a player this productive. RotoBaller has Henry 12th overall in half-PPR but 18th in full PPR, which tells the story pretty well. Nobody needs to predict an age-32 collapse after the season he just had. The rushing upside is still enormous. It's just easier to pass on Henry early in full PPR when other backs in that range can give you much more through the air.

3 days ago

Matt Hibner • TE • Ravens

Matt Hibner Turns Heads in Preseason Opener

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Matt Hibner hauled in all five of his targets for 61 yards in the Ravens' 24-7 preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Hibner ran a variety of routes and demonstrated robust rapport with veteran quarterback Tyler Huntley and rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano alike, indicating Hibner's hard work during camp is making its way onto the field. Notably, Hibner caught a 29-yard pass from Huntley on the Ravens' second offensive play, setting the tone for first-time play caller Declan Doyle's new offense. The Ravens traded up during the draft to grab the SMU tight end in the fourth round even after extending veteran tight end Mark Andrews at the tail end of the 2025 season and signing blocking tight end Durham Smythe in March. Dynasty managers, particularly those in tight end premium leagues, should keep Hibner on their radar with eyes towards the latter half of the season when rookie production tends to surge.

3 days ago

Adam Randall • RB • Ravens

Adam Randall Leads the Way for Ravens in Preseason Debut

Baltimore Ravens running back Adam Randall led the team with 12 carries, 46 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown during Saturday's preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. He also caught one of two targets for two receiving yards. Earlier this week, we heard rumors that the Ravens coaching staff was very impressed by Randall, a fifth-round pick out of Clemson. While we can't put too much stock in one preseason game, his production on Saturday certainly reaffirms why the Baltimore brass is so optimistic. Derrick Henry remains the primary ball-carrier here and Justice Hill is the clear pass-catching back, but Randall is making a legitimate push for the No. 3 running back job ahead over Rasheen Ali. If the 22-year-old can continue to produce this preseason, he could emerge as an intriguing stash in dynasty leagues, especially for Derrick Henry managers looking to get a high-upside handcuff.

3 days ago

Elijah Sarratt • WR • Ravens

Elijah Sarratt Trending Up After Leading Ravens Receivers

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Elijah Sarratt caught six of his seven targets for 66 yards during Saturday's preseason contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie fourth-round pick led the team in all three categories -- catches, targets, and yards -- as the Ravens won 24-7 in Week 1 of the preseason. Although fellow rookie Ja'Kobi Lane had the team's lone receiving touchdown, Sarratt was by far the most involved, showcasing a rapport with both Joe Fagnano and Austin Reed. The path to immediate playing time for Sarratt is a bit murky, but a strong preseason will certainly help his case. As it stands, he's behind Zay Flowers, Lane, and Rashod Bateman in the pecking order -- and possibly Devontez Walker, too. The Indiana product sits at WR71 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.

3 days ago

Ja'Kobi Lane • WR • Ravens

Ja'Kobi Lane Catches Touchdown Pass in Debut as Stock Continues to Rise

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane caught all three of his targets for 38 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's preseason contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. Lane made quite an impression in his pro debut, catching every pass thrown his way and adding six points with a trip to the end zone. The third-round pick out of USC continues to boost his stock with an impressive training camp and start to the preseason. He still has two more preseason games ahead of him, but as it stands, Lane could be a sneaky candidate for the No. 2 receiver role behind Zay Flowers in Baltimore. After all, Rashod Bateman has left a lot to be desired through his first five seasons, and Devontez Walker remains lower in the pecking order despite a solid training camp. Lane is an intriguing buy-low candidate in dynasty leagues, and we wouldn't be surprised to see him get drafted in deeper redraft leagues, too. We expect the Ravens to pass more in 2026, and Lane could be a key part of the offensive attack.

3 days ago

Zay Flowers • WR • Ravens

Zay Flowers Returns to Team Drills on Thursday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (quadriceps) returned to team drills at training camp practice on Thursday, according to Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Banner. The Ravens held Flowers out of team drills earlier this week due to a minor left-quad contusion, but he's back in team drills now. Even though he appears to be back to full health, the Ravens are expected to hold their top wideout out of the preseason opener this Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 25-year-old former 22nd overall pick from Boston College had a career-high 1,211 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 17 starts in 2025 for his second straight 1,000-yard campaign in his third year in the NFL. Flowers is without question Baltimore's WR1, and he could have an even higher target share in new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle's scheme in 2026. Especially in PPR leagues, Flowers has a high fantasy floor as a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 target in upcoming drafts.

6 days ago

Lamar Jackson • QB • Ravens

Lamar Jackson Will Not Play in Saturday's Preseason Opener

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and other established starters will not play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Jesse Minter told Jamison Hensley of ESPN. Coming off a disappointing and injury-plagued 2025 campaign in his eighth year in the NFL, the Ravens aren't going to take any chances with the two-time MVP and will likely keep him out of all preseason contests. The 29-year-old played in only 13 games last year and had 2,549 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while carrying the ball a career-low 67 times for 349 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Jackson should be a prime bounce-back candidate in new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle's scheme as long as he stays healthy as one of the top dual-threat QBs in the league. Jackson's injury-plagued 2025 campaign hasn't made him a discount at the QB position in fantasy this year, and he's ranked as RotoBaller's No. 2 signal-caller, behind only Josh Allen.

Aug 11

Zay Flowers • WR • Ravens

Zay Flowers Back at Practice on Tuesday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (quadriceps) is back at training camp practice on Tuesday, according to Sam Cohn of The Baltimore Sun. Flowers will most likely be limited in his return to practice after he left Saturday's practice early due to a contusion to his left quad muscle. The injury was never considered serious, so it should not affect whether the 25-year-old will be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season in September. The former 22nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft out of Boston College is Baltimore's unquestioned WR1, and the Ravens recently rewarded him with a four-year contract extension worth up to $140 million. The two-time Pro Bowler is looking for his third straight 1,000-yard campaign in 2026 in a new Ravens offense led by offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. As long as he stays healthy, Flowers should have a pretty big target share, giving him a high fantasy floor. Target him as a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 early in upcoming fantasy football drafts. RotoBaller has Flowers ranked as the No. 15 WR.

Aug 11

Lamar Jackson • QB • Ravens

Lamar Jackson Building Trust with Rookie Wide Receiver

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane has been impressing everyone during training camp. According to Ryan Mink, quarterback Lamar Jackson has been building strong chemistry with the rookie wideout. Jamison Hensley of ESPN went as far as to say that Lane is the best rookie he has seen in training camp during his 27 years covering the team. Lane is making a highlight play on a daily basis in camp. Given his performance, Lane should be able to snag the WR3 job, but he might even surpass Rashod Bateman for the WR2 job soon. The third-round rookie is shaping up as an interesting late-round option in dynasty leagues.

Aug 10

Adam Randall • RB • Ravens

Adam Randall Impressing Ravens With Versatility

Baltimore Ravens running back Adam Randall continues to make a strong impression as the coaching staff puts more on his plate during training camp. According to Sports Illustrated, the fifth-round rookie is working at running back and wide receiver, learning some tight end concepts, contributing on special teams and making progress with NFL pass protection. Running backs coach Eddie Faulkner said Randall has a "really high ceiling" and praised how quickly he has picked things up after playing just one full college season at running back. Randall rushed for 814 yards and 10 touchdowns at Clemson last season while catching 36 passes for 254 yards and three more scores. Derrick Henry and Justice Hill remain ahead of him, while Randall is battling Rasheen Ali for work further down the depth chart. The preseason should give Baltimore a chance to test Randall in several different situations and show whether his unusual skill set can earn him an immediate role.

Aug 10

Justice Hill • RB • Ravens

Justice Hill a Great Fit in Ravens' New Offense

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill enters his seventh NFL season as he prepares for his first coaching change. Hill had a down year in 2025, totaling 262 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games, averaging 5.5 half-PPR fantasy points per game. The good news: former Bears' offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is now the team's play caller. Doyle comes from the Sean Payton coaching tree, and in all the years he's been in the NFL, running backs have caught more than 50 passes in five of the seven seasons. Payton's offense favors throwing to running backs, which is good news for Hill, who is clearly the best receiving back in the offense. Hill's role in Baltimore is solidified, but with star running back Derrick Henry expected to take most of the snaps in this backfield, Hill doesn't carry much fantasy value in 2026.

Aug 9

Ja'Kobi Lane • WR • Ravens

Ja'Kobi Lane Continues to Stack Highlight Receptions in Camp

The hype continues for Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane at training camp, with The Baltimore Sun's Josh Tolentino writing that Lane "just keeps stacking highlight receptions." The latest was a 20-yard completion from quarterback Lamar Jackson on Sunday in which Lane used his impressive frame to get in front of and box out cornerback Marlon Humphrey to haul in the pass. The 22-year-old third-rounder from USC appears to have locked himself in as the WR3 for Baltimore going into his first year in the NFL behind Zay Flowers (quadriceps) and Rashod Bateman, so far outperforming fellow rookie Elijah Sarratt as the Ravens look for another wideout to step up in their new offense. At the very least, the 6-foot-4, 200-pounder will be an interesting red-zone weapon for Jackson in his rookie campaign, and he should be rising up draft boards thanks to his impressive play so far this summer. Right now, Lane is ranked as RotoBaller's No. 107 fantasy WR for the 2026 season. He's shaping up as an intriguing late-round flier for WR depth in deeper fantasy leagues.

Aug 9

Ja'Kobi Lane • WR • Ravens

Ja'Kobi Lane Getting Massive Hype in Ravens Camp

ESPN's Jamison Hensley writes that "in 27 years of covering the Ravens, I'm not sure I've seen a rookie have a training camp quite like" wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane. The 22-year-old third-rounder from USC has had a highlight-reel catch every day this summer. Lane made an impressive one-handed catch with the starters in camp practice earlier this week and is looking like the real deal heading into his first NFL season. It's a positive development for a Ravens offense looking for someone to step up behind Zay Flowers (quadriceps) under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. If Lane continues on this trajectory, he will find himself starting in three-wide sets right away in Year 1 alongside Flowers and Rashod Bateman for a team looking to get back to the postseason under a new coaching staff. Lane never topped 800 receiving yards in his three seasons with the Trojans, but the 6-foot-4, 200-pound wideout did have 12 touchdowns in 13 games as a true sophomore at USC in 2024, and he's known for making contested catches with his plus athleticism. He could struggle for redraft fantasy value on a weekly basis, but he could be an interesting red-zone weapon for quarterback Lamar Jackson in 2026.

Aug 8

Zay Flowers • WR • Ravens

Zay Flowers Exits Practice With Left-Quad Injury

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (quadriceps) left Saturday's practice after colliding with safety Jaylinn Hawkins during seven-on-seven work, according to Jamison Hensley. Flowers immediately went to the ground and had trouble getting back to his feet while trainers examined his left leg. He eventually walked back to the facility under his own power and did not need a cart. Hensley reported that the early hope is Flowers suffered a left-quad contusion, though Baltimore has not confirmed a diagnosis. The two-time Pro Bowler is coming off a career year in which he caught 86 passes for 1,211 yards and five touchdowns. Flowers is the clear centerpiece of the Ravens' receiving corps, so Jesse Minter's next update should provide a better idea of whether this costs him any practice time. UPDATE: The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec reports that Flowers is considered day-to-day with a quad contusion, per head coach Jesse Minter.

Aug 8

Elijah Sarratt • WR • Ravens

Rookie Elijah Sarratt Competing for WR3 Role in Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens rookie fourth-round wide receiver Elijah Sarratt is competing for the WR3 role in training camp this summer behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, according to Clifton Brown of BaltimoreRavens.com. The fact that the Ravens haven't signed a veteran wideout to help improve their WR depth will give both Sarratt and fellow rookie Ja'Kobi Lane a real opportunity to seize a starting spot with the Ravens in three-wide sets. Sarratt and Lane are competing with Devontez Walker and LaJohntay Wester in the WR3 battle this summer. Brown writes that Walker may be the favorite for the job as he enters his third season in the NFL, and he's made the most of his opportunities so far. However, head coach Jesse Minter has said that there will be "major opportunities for at least one" of Sarratt or Lane. Sarratt, a product of Indiana, is probably behind Lane at this point in camp, and even if he were to land the WR3 role, it probably wouldn't produce enough volume for the first-year wideout to be draft-worthy in most single-year fantasy football leagues.

Aug 8

Rashod Bateman • WR • Ravens

Ravens Using Rashod Bateman "Much Differently"

Baltimore Ravens veteran wide receiver Rashod Bateman said on Friday that new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is using him much differently than in his previous years with the Ravens, according to Bobby Trosset. "I'm moving around all over the place. In the past, I've been a one-dimensional receiver. I feel like he sees my talent. As a receiver, you want somebody to believe in you, to see your ability. I'm in the slot, outside. That's a blessing for me. I appreciate him for doing that so I get to show my talent more & more," Bateman said. It's something for fantasy managers to consider before completely writing off the 26-year-old former first-rounder in 2021 from the University of Minnesota. However, it's still hard to fathom Bateman being a weekly fantasy starter after disappointing in all but one of his five NFL seasons to this point, outside of his 45-756-9 line in 17 games in 2024. That feels especially true after Baltimore added rookie receivers Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt, who will be looking to take valuable targets away from Bateman in 2026. Unless WR1 Zay Flowers misses time with an injury, Bateman probably won't be much more than a deep-league bench stash at the WR position.

Aug 7

Mark Andrews • TE • Ravens

Mark Andrews a Solid Mid-to-Late-Round Tight End Option in 2026

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is in line for a solid 2026 season. Andrews had a down 2025 season, with 48 receptions for 470 yards and six touchdowns, finishing as the TE16 in half-PPR formats. That was with Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar still firmly in the mix, and star quarterback Lamar Jackson missing several games. Now, the Ravens hired Declan Doyle as the new offensive coordinator in 2026. Doyle came from the Chicago Bears in 2025 and has been under Broncos head coach Sean Payton for most of his coaching career. Both Payton's and Ben Johnson's offenses favor tight ends, with players like Sam LaPorta, Colston Loveland, and Saints tight end Jimmy Graham when Payton coached in New Orleans. There's a strong chance Andrews is the second option in the receiving game behind Zay Flowers, with a great quarterback supplying him as well. Ranked TE9 and 104 in RotoBaller's rankings, Andrews could be a great value this season.

Aug 6

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