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Rashod Bateman active for Ravens after missing practice with foot issue

Dec. 21, 2024 16:31 PM EST

BALTIMORE (AP) — Ravens receiver Rashod Bateman was active for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after missing practice earlier in the week because of a foot issue. Bateman did not practice Thursday and had been listed as questionable to play. Baltimore's depth at...

Diontae Johnson, who the Ravens said refused to enter a game earlier this month, has been waived

Dec. 20, 2024 16:25 PM EST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore waived wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Friday following a brief and troubled stint with the team in which the Ravens said he refused to enter a game against Philadelphia. Johnson received a one-game suspension for that, missing last weekend's win...

Ravens excuse WR Diontae Johnson from practice following his suspension last week

Dec. 16, 2024 15:42 PM EST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens excused Diontae Johnson from practice this week, another part of the fallout after the team says the receiver refused to enter a game against Philadelphia on Dec. 1. Johnson was suspended for last weekend's win over the New York Giants....

Ravens have a chance to reset before a December stretch run they handled so impressively in 2023

Dec. 05, 2024 20:34 PM EST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — December was when the Baltimore Ravens really hit their stride a season ago. Lamar Jackson took control of the MVP race, and the team finished with the best record in the NFL thanks to emphatic wins over San Francisco and Miami. A year later, Baltimore has...

Ravens suspend WR Diontae Johnson, saying he refused to enter their game against the Eagles

Dec. 04, 2024 15:58 PM EST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have suspended receiver Diontae Johnson for their next game, saying he refused to enter their recent matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Johnson did not play in Sunday's loss to the Eagles even though receiver Rashod Bateman was...

Justin Tucker's erratic season isn't getting any better, and it's hurting Baltimore's outlook

Dec. 02, 2024 18:32 PM EST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The biggest question facing the Baltimore Ravens right now has little to do with Lamar Jackson or even a defense that started the season poorly. It's about a kicking conundrum that has turned into a crisis. Can the Ravens make it to the Super...

Steelers add depth at the trade deadline, acquiring WR Mike Williams and LB Preston Smith

Nov. 05, 2024 17:38 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers might be in first place in the AFC North. They're hardly coasting. Pittsburgh added wide receiver Mike Williams and outside linebacker Preston Smith at the trade deadline on Tuesday, giving the club veteran depth at two...

Panthers look to slow down QB Derek Carr, who's expected to start after missing 3 games with injury

Oct. 31, 2024 15:11 PM EDT

New Orleans (2-6) at Carolina (1-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM Odds: Saints by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Saints 3-5, Panthers 1-7. Series record: Saints lead 31-28. Last meeting: Saints beat the Panthers 47-10 on Sept....

Panthers send WR Diontae Johnson, 6th-round pick to Ravens, get 5th-rounder in return

Oct. 29, 2024 19:41 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have added another offensive playmaker for quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Ravens acquired wide receiver Diontae Johnson and a sixth-round pick in 2025 on Tuesday from the Carolina Panthers for a 2025 fifth-rounder. The Panthers announced...

Andy Dalton inactive at Denver, leaving rookie quarterback Jack Plummer to back up Bryce Young

Oct. 27, 2024 15:29 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Quarterback Andy Dalton was deactivated for the Carolina Panthers' game at Denver on Sunday, leaving rookie Jack Plummer to back up Bryce Young. The injury-riddled Panthers went back to Young, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2023, after Dalton, who had started the...