The Baltimore Ravens are acquiring five-time Pro Bowl DE Maxx Crosby from the Raiders for 2026 and 2027 first-round picks. The deal becomes official once Crosby passes a physical at the start of the new league year on March 11. It’s the first time in Baltimore’s 31-year history that the team has traded a first-round pick for a veteran player. Crosby immediately boosts a Ravens' defense that fell to 24th in yards allowed (354.5) last season.

The Ravens hired Declan Doyle as their new OC. The 29-year-old is the same age as QB Lamar Jackson, three years younger than RB Derrick Henry, and becomes the youngest play-caller in the NFL. Doyle has been in the NFL for the past seven years, working under Sean Payton in New Orleans and Denver before joining Ben Johnson’s staff as OC in Chicago last season. Doyle brings a strong résumé but no play-calling experience at any level, which makes projecting his fantasy impact tricky. We’ll be listening closely for clues on Doyle’s plans this offseason. For now, it’s safe to assume Baltimore’s offense will still run through Jackson and Henry.

The Ravens are hiring Jesse Minter as their next head coach, according to multiple reports. Minter spent the past two years as Chargers DC after moving there from Michigan with HC Jim Harbaugh. He spent 2021 as DC at Vanderbilt after four years on John Harbaugh's defensive staff in Baltimore: three as an assistant and one as DBs coach.

The Ravens fired HC John Harbaugh, according to multiple reports. It ends an 18-year run for Harbaugh in Baltimore. The Ravens went 180-113 during his tenure, making the playoffs in 12 of 18 years. But they underwhelmed in the postseason, with a 13-11 record and just one Super Bowl. Baltimore won only three playoff games over the last 11 years and failed to qualify in 2025. There were also whispers of unrest between Harbaugh and QB Lamar Jackson. OC Todd Monken, who has already booked an interview for the Browns' HC job, is a virtual lock to be out of Baltimore too. It'll be a brand new staff for Jackson and Co. in 2026.

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (illness) has been downgraded to out for Sunday night's game vs. the Steelers. Bateman has been a non-factor for most of the season, with just two games of 25+ receiving yards. His absence figures to leave DeAndre Hopkins as Baltimore's No. 2 WR, but he's only in play in one-game daily contests.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (back) is off the final injury report for Sunday night’s game vs. the Steelers. He put in a full week of practice for the first time since Week 10. Although it’s tough to imagine that Jackson is at 100%, he’ll be going all out in this must-win game. See where Jackson lands in the Week 18 QB rankings.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. “He looked good,” HC John Harbaugh said afterward. Jackson is on track to play in Sunday night's must-win game vs. the Steelers, although it's still fair to question how close he'll be to 100%. We'll keep tabs on his status over the next few days.

Ravens HC John Harbaugh said Monday that QB Lamar Jackson's status for this weekend's game vs. the Steelers is "to be determined." Harbaugh added that he expects to have a better idea by Wednesday. We'd be surprised if Jackson didn't suit up for this must-win game, but it's safe to assume that he still won't be at 100%. We'll keep you updated on his progress throughout the week.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (back) is officially inactive for tonight's game vs. the Packers. QB Tyler Huntley gets the start in his place. Huntley's rushing ability makes him a low-end option in superflex leagues, but he's a significant downgrade for the passing game. WR Zay Flowers is the only viable fantasy starter among Ravens pass catchers.

The Raiders are officially placing Edge Maxx Crosby on IR, and he's expected to have surgery on the left knee he injured earlier this season. The procedure's expected to be minor and shouldn't affect his 2026 readiness.

Fox's Jay Glazer reports that the Raiders plan to shut Edge Maxx Crosby down for the season's final two games. Crosby -- who has been playing through at least a knee injury for a while -- reportedly does not like the team's decision.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday night's game vs. the Packers. He didn't practice all week and is a long shot to play in this one. Jackson's absence will put QB Tyler Huntley back under center for Baltimore. He threw for 186 yards and a score and ran for 53 yards in a Week 8 start against the Bears, finishing QB16 in fantasy points. He's a viable play in 2-QB and superflex leagues thanks to his rushing ability. But Huntley is a significant downgrade for Baltimore's pass catchers.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (back) did not practice on Wednesday. HC John Harbaugh labeled him day to day. "We’ll see where it’s at tomorrow and as we go forward," Harbaugh added. Jackson seems truly questionable for Saturday night's game vs. the Packers. We'll keep you updated on his status leading up to that one, but fantasy managers should be lining up an alternative.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has a "serious contusion" to his back and is considered "day to day," HC John Harbaugh said Monday. "It doesn't look like it's more than that," Harbaugh added. "He's in there getting treatment now." We'll keep tabs on Jackson's status, but we're tentatively expecting him to play vs. the Packers on Saturday night. Still, fantasy managers should make sure to have a replacement plan rostered in case Jackson can't go.

The Ravens were forced to play most of Week 16 without QB Lamar Jackson, who injured his back in the second quarter. Baltimore RB Derrick Henry did his part, rushing for 128 yards and 2 TDs, but it wasn't enough as the Patriots reeled off 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Ravens 28-24. Henry's performance was his best showing since opening the season with 169 yard and a pair of TDs against the Bills.

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson suffered a back injury in the second quarter of the team's 28-24 loss. Jackson was kneed in the lower left side with 1:56 remaining in the second quarter and headed to the locker room early. Tyler Huntley came in to finish that drive and played the entire second half as Jackson dealt with the injury. An MRI scheduled for Monday should tell us more. If Jackson can't play, Tyler Huntley would get the start in Week 17 in a crucial matchup against the Packers. UPDATE: Jackson is day-to-day with a back bruise.

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (ankle) is off the final injury report and will play vs. the Patriots on Sunday night. Bateman should step back in as Baltimore’s No. 2 WR after missing Week 15 but isn’t a viable fantasy play outside of one-game daily contests. He’s topped 24 receiving yards in just two of 11 games this season.

Ravens rookie LB Teddye Buchanan tore the ACL in his left knee in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Bengals. That ends a debut season in which Buchanan quickly climbed from fourth-round behind to No. 2 LB behind Roquan Smith.

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (ankle) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Bengals. Expect more snaps for WR DeAndre Hopkins, but he’d be a desperation fantasy play.

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (ankle) is questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Bengals. He was added to the injury report on Thursday and then didn’t practice Friday, which isn’t a good look. Bateman’s absence would likely mean a boost in playing time for WR DeAndre Hopkins, but he’d still fall short of fantasy viability.