Final Drive: Ravens Who Made a Strong First Impression at OTAs

Team insider Cassie Cherigo identifies five players that stood out in the first week of Ravens Organized Team Activities.

Ravens S Jaylinn Hawkins talked about the trio that himself, Kyle Hamilton, and Malaki Starks can make this season.

Here's what's standing out about first-round pick Vega Ioane to Head Coach Jesse Minter, Offensive Line Coach Dwayne Ledford, and veteran guard John Simpson.

New Head Coach Jesse Minter has a new drill called, 'At our best when our best is needed," to end practice.

With Ravens OTAs kicking off this week, Cherigo identifies players she's excited to watch.

Here's what stands out on the Ravens' 2026 schedule.

Last year, Joe Burrow pleaded for Cincinnati to host a 2026 primetime game against the Ravens.

Ravens Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator Dwayne Ledford shared his vision for the trenches in an interview on 'The Lounge' podcast.

With scheduling conflicts, will the Ravens start the season on the road?

The Ravens will likely have a heavy primetime slate and could close against a familiar foe.

From Ravens legends to current coaches, rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane arrived in Baltimore with several established connections.

The Ravens could explore the market for centers, outside linebackers, and wide receivers.

Calais Campbell had a lot of interest on the free-agent market but Baltimore wanted him badly.

When Josh Cuevas was asked during pre-draft interviews which defender was the toughest he went against, he pointed to Zion Young.

Communication has been stressed under new Head Coach Jesse Minter during offseason practices.

The Ravens' 2026 rookie class got jerseys and hit the practice field for the first time on Friday.

The Ravens explored trading up in the second round to select OLB Zion Young.

There was a clear consensus in the Ravens draft room that Vega Ioane was the right choice in the first round.

The Ravens wanted a big-bodied vertical threat who could make contested catches, and they got it in the third round.

The Ravens will take on the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium in Week 3.

The Ravens-Steelers rivalry is already making headlines in Pittsburgh before the start of the 2026 NFL Draft.

ESPN's Peter Schrager is sticking with a popular pick for the Ravens.

The Ravens are on the field at voluntary veteran minicamp as the front office prepares for the draft.

The Ravens kicked off a voluntary veteran minicamp under first-year Head Coach Jesse Minter.

The west side store at M&T Bank Stadium has the new jerseys, including Lamar Jackson's.