Ravens WR Zay Flowers is back at practice after missing two weeks with an undisclosed injury, per ESPN's Jamison Hensley. Flowers was expected back for the opener, and his return comes 10 days ahead of it.
Ravens WR Zay Flowers is expected to be "good to go" for Week 1 vs. the Colts, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. Flowers has been sidelined for a little over a week with a lower-body injury but is expected to be a full-go at practice next week. Flowers hasn't moved in our WR rankings and remains a target in the back half of Round 3 or anywhere in Round 4 of fantasy drafts.
Ravens WR Zay Flowers missed Monday's practice with an undisclosed injury. Flowers was sidelined last week, but HC Jesse Minter said then that it was “nothing major.”
Ravens K Tyler Loop didn't face any competition in training camp or the preseason, but his performance in Friday night's finale might change that before Week 1. Loop missed left on attempts from 51 and 58 yards against Washington, which don't seem like terrible flubs. But new HC Jesse Minter expressed concern after the game.
Rashod Bateman has been arrested and faces three charges stemming from a June incident. The Ravens said in a statement, via ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, “We are aware of the situation involving Rashod and have been in direct communication with him. We notified the league office and have been cooperating throughout the process. As this is a pending legal matter, we will not have further comment.”
Ravens HC Jesse Minter said Saturday that WR Zay Flowers is “day to day” with a quad contusion, according to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec. That doesn’t sound like an injury that should affect his season at all, but we’ll watch for any reason to reconsider that.
Ravens third-round rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane has generated regular praise out of his first training camp. But the highest praise came Saturday from longtime Baltimore beat writer Jamison Hensley of ESPN. And it merits a thought exercise with these Ravens.
If you drafted Ravens WR Rashod Bateman last year, then you probably don't want to hear any more about him. Bateman finished 2025 with just 19 catches and has finished four straight seasons at 2.6 receptions per game or fewer, after going for 3.8 as a 2021 rookie. But it sounds like OC Declan Doyle is changing up the wideout's usage and rekindling some excitement in the former first-round pick.
WR Ja'Kobi Lane has "become the star of Ravens training camp" and is the early favorite for the No. 3 job behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. Lane had another strong practice on Tuesday, highlighted by this one-handed snag.
WR Zay Flowers has agreed to a four-year, $140 million extension with the Ravens that includes $108 million guaranteed, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Ravens HC Jesse Minter made it clear that WR Zay Flowers will be a focal point of new OC Declan Doyle's offense. "I look forward to him getting the ball in as many ways as possible," Minter said. "The more that guy touches the ball, the better we'll be. When you talk about coaches having a vision and a plan, I think our offensive coaches have a great plan and vision for maximizing the best players – Zay certainly being one of those guys."
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said after drafting WR Elijah Sarratt that the team believes he can play both outside and in the slot. "We think he’s really, really good inside," DeCosta added. Sarratt spent most of his time in college on the outside, but there are reasons to believe that the slot might be a better fit.
The Baltimore Ravens selected Clemson RB Adam Randall in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Randall played WR until 2024 but switched to full-time RB late that season. In 2025, he led Clemson with 814 rushing yards and 10 TDs, commanding a 65.1% carry share and earning clear trust from the coaching staff. At 6’2, 235 pounds, Randall brings rare size for a converted receiver. That background shows up in the passing game, where he snagged 36 passes for 254 yards. Among the 20 RBs invited to the NFL Combine, Randall ranked fifth in 2025 rushing market share (49.5%), and 13th in yards after contact per attempt (3.13). He ranked 15th in 2025 missed tackles forced per attempt (0.19) and 11th in receiving yards per route run (0.91). He is currently 21 years old.
The Baltimore Ravens selected Alabama TE Josh Cuevas in Round 5 of the NFL Draft. The Ravens took Cuevas after selecting TE Matthew Hibner in Round 4. Cuevas flashed a bit as a receiver with 37 catches for 411 yards and 4 TDs. He also offers enough blocking upside to compete with Hibner for the No. 2 spot on the Ravens. Among the 27 TEs who attended the NFL Combine, Cuevas ranked 13th in team market share of of receptions (15.4%) and 14th in team market share of receiving yards (14.0%). He ranked 15th in yards per team pass attempt (1.15) and 22nd in yards per route run (1.25).
The Baltimore Ravens selected SMU TE Matthew Hibner in Round 4 of the NFL Draft. Hibner started his career at Michigan, playing primarily special teams, before transferring to SMU. He achieved career highs going 31-436-4 for the Mustangs. Among the 27 TEs invited to the NFL Combine, Hibner ranked third in average depth of target (8.8) and 20th in 2025 yards per route run (1.37). He ranked 18th in 2025 market share of receptions (12.9%) and 12th in market share of receiving yards (18.3%).
The Baltimore Ravens selected Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Sarratt followed FCS Freshman All-America honors in 2022 with a jump to James Madison. He ranked 11th nationally in receiving yards under HC Curt Cignetti and then followed his coach to Indiana. Sarratt led the team with 53 catches, 957 yards, and 8 TDs in 2024 before leading the nation in receiving scores in his final season. At 6’2 and 209 pounds, Sarratt wins with body control, strength, and timing. He consistently creates late separation, uses his frame to shield defenders, and highpoints the football as well as anyone in this class. He’s not a burner and will need a more diverse route tree, but his ball skills and red-zone dominance project cleanly.
The Baltimore Ravens selected USC WR Ja’Kobi Lane with the 80th overall pick in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Lane logged just 76 snaps as a true freshman. He then broke out in 2024, ranking fifth nationally in TD catches (12). Lane punctuated that season with a 7-127-3 eruption in the Las Vegas Bowl. A shoulder injury disrupted his 2025, but the efficiency remained. Lane posted a career-best 4.8 yards after catch per reception and averaged 2.42 yards per route. He plays to his 6'4 size, using his frame to box out defenders and consistently win 50-50 balls. On the negative side, concentration drops pop up on tape. His top-end speed is also average, while USC’s offense didn’t demand a full route tree.
Missouri Edge Zion Young landed with the Ravens in Round 2 of the NFL Draft. Young finished his college career with two seasons at Mizzou, posting career bests in sacks (6.5) and tackles for loss (16.5) as a senior. That followed two years at Michigan State. Young got the most snaps per game of his career with the 2023 Spartans but put forth weak production: 26 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks.
The Ravens on Thursday exercised the fifth-year option on WR Zay Flowers. That keeps Flowers under contract through 2027, at a rate of $28 million for that season.
Ravens DL Nnamdi Madubuike had neck surgery last week and is expected to be ready to play this season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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