Baltimore Ravens
AFC North
Tyler Huntley had the low RFA tender used by the Ravens Wendesday. (Source: Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: This allows the Ravens to match any offer that Huntley were to receive from another team, but would not get any compensation if he leaves. The 25-year-old played in six games last season, completing 67% of his passes, registering 658 passing yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. The move is a little surprising considering the question marks surrounding Lamar Jackson and his contract. If Huntley and Jackson were to leave, the Ravens would be in desperate need for a quarterback.
Category: Transactions
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, DB Trayvon Mullen is returning to the Baltimore Ravens on a one-year deal. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Mullen, the cousin of QB Lamar Jackson, was claimed off waivers by the Ravens in January but never played a game for the team. They bring back the former second-rounder to add depth to their secondary.
Category: Transactions
Josh Oliver and the Vikings have agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal. The deal included $10.75 million in guaranteed money. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Oliver is coming off his best receiving season, where he totaled 149 yards and two touchdowns on 14 receptions. Oliver is an excellent blocking tight end and will likely be the third tight end option on the roster.
Category: Transactions
Ben Powers and the Broncos have agreed to a four-year, $52 million contract. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Powers had a career year with the Ravens last season and should help sure up what was a weak Broncos’ offensive line in 2022. Powers played 100% of the snaps in 17 games last season and should bolster the protection for Russell Wilson.
Category: Transactions
The Baltimore Ravens announced they have released Calais Campbell. (Source: Baltimore Ravens on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Campbell will hit the free agent market after spending three seasons with the Ravens. The 36-year-old tallied 5 1/2 sacks and 14 quarterback hits in 14 games last season. Campbell will add a veteran presence to any team that adds him to their defensive line.
Category: Transactions
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the New York Jets have agreed to trade a 2024 seventh-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens for S Chuck Clark. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Clark, a former sixth-round pick, is entering the last year of his contract and is being moved to the Jets for capital. Clark has missed just two games in his NFL career and is coming off his first 100-tackle season as a safety. Clark adds cheap depth and versatility to an already solid safety group in New York.
Category: Transactions
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Baltimore Ravens are officially placing the non-exclusive franchise tag on QB Lamar Jackson. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Because the Ravens opted for the non-exclusive tag, the former MVP has the option to talk to other teams and come to terms on a deal essentially as a restricted free agent. The Ravens will have the option to either match the other team’s offer or receive two first-round picks in compensation. Jackson can explore his market with other suitors and it will lie on the Ravens whether or not they choose to retain him.
Category: Transactions
Baltimore Ravens RB Gus Edwards told the media that he had cleared concussion protocol. He is off the team's injury report. (Source: Jamison Hensley on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Edwards had seen a decreased role in the final couple of weeks of the season, receiving just seven carries in the last two games. However, having both Edwards and Dobbins available is essential for the Ravens, who will be without QB Lamar Jackson.
Category: Injury Updates
Roquan Smith and the Baltimore Ravens have agreed on a five-year, $100M contract extension. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The contract provides Smith with $60M in total guarantees. Smith was acquired prior to the trade deadline and had a major impact on the improvement of the Ravens' defense. The 25-year-old racked up 103 solo tackles, tied for third best in the NFL in 2022.
Category: Transactions
J.K. Dobbins is inactive for the team's Week 18 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Fantasy Impact: Dobbins doesn't have an injury designation, but the Ravens are reportedly resting him for the playoffs. In his absence, Gus Edwards should lead the Baltimore backfield while Kenyan Drake and Justice Hill could see increased roles.
Category: Transactions
Mark Andrews is officially inactive for the Ravens’ Week 18 matchup with the Bengals.
Fantasy Impact: Andrews appears to be a healthy scratch and the Ravens are just using this time to allow the star tight end to rest for the playoffs. With the team also resting J.K. Dobbins and Tyler Huntley, the Ravens are focused on making sure their core players are ready for round one of the playoffs.
Anthony Brown will draw the start in the Ravens’ Week 18 matchup with the Bengals.
Fantasy Impact: With Tyler Huntley ruled out with a shoulder injury, Brown is set to make his first career NFL start. The 24-year-old saw limited action against the Steelers after Huntley suffered an injury in early December. Huntley is reportedly healthy, but the team is focused on resting him in the event Lamar Jackson is unable to play in the playoffs.
The Baltimore Ravens DST picked up two sacks in a 16-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact: Baltimore allowed the Steelers to gain 351 yards of total offense in the contest. They got sacks from Jason Pierre-Paul and Justin Madubuike in the loss. Baltimore's defense pulls a tough matchup against the Bengals in Week 18.
Category: Game Recaps
Justin Tucker made both of his field goals and added an extra point in a 16-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact: Tucker made field goals from 30 and 51 yards out in the loss. He has now hit 34 of his 40 field goals and missed just one of his 31 extra-point attempts this season. Tucker will be a high-end fantasy option against the Bengals in Week 18.
Category: Game Recaps
Isaiah Likely caught three of his five targets for 12 yards and a touchdown in a 16-13 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact: Likely caught his team's only touchdown on a seven-yard pass in the second quarter. He finished second in receiving behind Mark Andrews on an evening where the Ravens only threw for 130 yards. Likely now has 28 catches for 270 yards and three touchdowns in his rookie season. He will take on the Bengals in Week 18.
Category: Game Recaps
DeSean Jackson caught one of his two targets for nine yards in his team's 16-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact: Jackson was quiet in a game where Mark Andrews accounted for 100 of the team's 130 receiving yards. Aside from a 74-yard game in Week 12 against Jacksonville, Jackson hasn't done much in a run-first Baltimore offense. He will not be a recommended fantasy option against the Bengals in Week 18.
Category: Game Recaps
Demarcus Robinson caught one of his three targets for nine yards in a 16-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact: Robinson was quiet in a game where Mark Andrews accounted for 100 of the team's 130 receiving yards. Robinson has had some moments as Baltimore's de facto WR1 this season but he has just two catches in his past two games. He will be a WR5 in fantasy heading into Week 18 against Cincinnati.
Category: Game Recaps
Kenyan Drake is inactive for Week 17 and will not play for the Baltimore Ravens against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday night. (Source: Baltimore Ravens on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Drake will once again be sidelined as the Ravens deploy a rushing attack centered around J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards against a solid Pittsburgh front seven.
Sat, Dec 31st 5:13pm EST
By Ari Koslow
The Ravens activated Andy Isabella to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Steelers. (Source: Field Yates on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Isabella signed with the Ravens practice squad back in October. He brings some depth to the Ravens wide receiver room on Sunday.
Category: Transactions
Marcus Peters (calf) has been ruled out for Week 17 versus the Steelers. (Source: Baltimore Ravens on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Peters' injury designation comes as no surprise considering he did not practice at all this week. It'll be the second consecutive absence for the 29-year-old. Look for Brandon Stephens to see more snaps with Peters sidelined.
Category: Injury Updates