2026 Baltimore Ravens training camp: Latest intel, updates

The 2026 NFL training camps have kicked off around the league, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The Baltimore Ravens' camp is taking place at Under Armour Performance Center in Baltimore, and Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley has the latest intel on standouts, highlights, position battles, depth chart movement, cut decisions and of course the quarterback room.

What follows is everything we are seeing and hearing at Ravens camp. We will update this file often. Can new coach Jesse Minter get Lamar Jackson and the Ravens to the Super Bowl? Who are the breakout players to watch, especially for fantasy football? And which players on the roster bubble could make the final 53?

Dive in to all the updates and be sure to check back for more information until the first full week of the preseason begins Aug. 13.

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Latest news from Ravens camp

• Zay Flowers, Ravens agree to four-year, $140M extension

• Derrick Henry, entering 11th year, not thinking about retirement

• Ravens waive rookie Diego Pavia to make room for Ethan Pocic

• Ravens' Madubuike (neck) practices for 1st time in 10 months

Tuesday, Aug. 11

Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers surprisingly returned to practice after suffering a quad contusion on Saturday. He missed one practice.

Flowers ran before Tuesday's practice and participated in positional drills. He looked fast and smooth cutting around the cones before heading early into the team facility.

"That was all part of the plan as he's working back just through the soreness of the quad," Ravens coach Jesse Minter said. "I expect him to be Zay here any day."

In other encouraging injury news, starting nose tackle Travis Jones was activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list and practiced for the first time this summer. He worked in positional drills after missing the first two weeks of training camp with a pectoral injury.

"He's been chomping at the bit," Minter said. "He'll be a guy that in the first few days we'll probably have to hold him back, which is sometimes a good thing. But, 'Trav' looks amazing striking the sled. He's been putting in a ton of work off the field, in the weight room [and in] conditioning. I expect big, big things from 'Trav'."

Other observations:

• Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and other "established players" won't play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, Minter said. Jackson hasn't played in the preseason since 2021.

• Ravens kicker Tyler Loop had another perfect day, making all seven of his kicks. Loop is now 33 of 35 (94.2%) in training camp and has made all eight of his tries beyond 50 yards.

• Minter said he hasn't decided how the Ravens will handle challenges. The NFL will allow head coaches to designate a member of their sideline staff to throw the red flag. "That's certainly something to think about -- it could be helpful in certain situations, potentially," Minter said. "But, we'll figure that out as we get closer to the game. I may try it a couple different ways, even in the preseason, and see what gives us the best opportunity as a team."

Sunday, Aug. 9

Putting on full pads for the fourth time in training camp, the Ravens had one of their most physical practices of the summer. It was also their sloppiest.

Baltimore's first, second and third offenses totaled eight false starts during the two-hour practice. The Ravens' starting offense jumped offside twice during a red-zone drill.

Ravens coach Jesse Minter indicated the offense was trying to mix up the quarterback cadence on Sunday to keep the defense on its heels.

"I think it's a great message of just the focus and the details that's required for that to become a real weapon and not something that puts you behind the chains like it did a few times today," Minter said.

Other observations:

• Just like he's done all camp, rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane had a couple more big plays, including working back to make a 15-yard grab in front of cornerback Marlon Humphrey. But Lane's most impressive play Sunday was his block on the perimeter that helped running back Derrick Henry gain some extra yards.

• Minter reiterated that wide receiver Zay Flowers won't miss much time after leaving Saturday's practice with a quad contusion. "I feel good that he'll be back out there being Zay pretty soon," Minter said.

• Safety Jaylinn Hawkins has made it difficult for wide receivers to go over the middle. On Saturday, Hawkins' collision with Flowers caused him to leave practice with a quad contusion. A day later, Hawkins crashed into Rashod Bateman to force an incompletion. Asked if there is a lesson for Hawkins to learn, Minter said, "I really don't want to put that on him. When you're a safety and you're breaking on the ball, there's just a little bit of an awareness of not trying to have the body-on-body collisions. We certainly want Jaylinn to play with the mindset that he plays with. So we'll continue to just be really, really careful about that."

• Starting nose tackle Travis Jones "will be starting to work back in real, real soon," Minter said. Jones is on the Physically Unable to Perform list with a pectoral injury. Defensive end Calais Campbell participated in team drills for the first time in camp. Both Jones and Campbell should be ready for the Sept. 13 season opener.

• Kicker Tyler Loop was 8-of-8 on field goal attempts, including three from beyond from 50 yards. Loop, whose missed 44-yard kick ended the Ravens' season, has been starting to hit a groove in camp.

Saturday, Aug. 8

On a day when Zay Flowers' injury scare headlined practice, wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane continues to record one of the most impressive training camps by a Ravens rookie with more highlight-making receptions.

Lane caught a deep touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson on a go route in a one-on-one drill against top cornerback Nate Wiggins and then made a one-handed catch on a back-shoulder throw by Tyler Huntley 25 yards down the field. After Lane's latest one-handed grab, running back Derrick Henry leapt in the air to give a shoulder bump to the impressive third-round pick.

"There is consistency of making really contested, nice catches -- being a really friendly target for the quarterback," coach Jesse Minter said. "He's certainly starting to see a vision of maybe what he can become in the offense."

Lane's strong camp has solidified a spot in Baltimore's three-wide formation, along with Flowers and Rashod Bateman.

In 27 years of covering the Ravens, I'm not sure I've seen a rookie have a training camp quite like wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane.

Every day, Lane produces a highlight-making catch. And today, he has Derrick Henry leaping in the air in celebration. pic.twitter.com/o86oFdqfmj

— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 8, 2026

Other observations:

• Running back Justice Hill called first-year playcaller Declan Doyle "the most detail-oriented" offensive coordinator that he's been with. In Hill's previous seven seasons, he's had two offensive coordinators: Greg Roman, who directed the NFL's highest-scoring offense in 2019, and Todd Monken, who guided Baltimore to the No. 1 offensive ranking in 2024.

• The Ravens' defense got its hands on a lot of passes. T.J. Tampa, Malaki Starks and Amani Oruwariye all recorded pass breakups. Tampa is having an impressive camp and provides quality depth at cornerback behind Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey.

• The best route of the day came from rookie tight end Josh Cuevas, who faked outside before running to the middle to shake free of safety Keondre Jackson for the easy catch. The Ravens are hoping for one of their rookie draft picks -- Cuevas and Matt Hibner -- to step up and provide another pass-catching target at tight end behind Mark Andrews.

• The Ravens signed inside linebacker Jamon Johnson, a local product who attended St. Frances High School in Baltimore. He played in two games last season, making 10 tackles. The Ravens waived undrafted rookie cornerback Matthew McDoom to make room for Johnson on the 90-man roster.

Thursday, Aug. 6

The Ravens' third practice of the week in full pads was also their chippiest.

The first dust-up of camp came when outside linebacker Tavius Robinson shoved offensive tackle Carson Vinson after the play. This caused the offensive and defensive players to converge in the middle of the field before they were quickly separated.

There were no punches thrown, but coach Jesse Minter huddled the team together shortly afterward.

"It was just a reminder of [how] the whole reason we are out here is to make each other better [and] help us get ready to play when we are playing against somebody else," Minter said.

In what was the longest practice of camp at 2 1/2 hours, Minter intentionally scripted long drives of eight and nine plays, which can take a toll on a day when the heat index reached 92 degrees.

"You want to be able to do all that with a high, high level of physicality and also keep your wits about you," Minter said.

Other observations:

• Ferran Torres, the star of the World Cup, watched practice and spoke to the players afterward. Torres came off the bench to score the winning goal in Spain's World Cup triumph. "Talk about just being ready when your number is called [and] being at your best when your best is needed -- that is like the ultimate," Minter said.

• Kyle Hamilton showed why he is one of the best -- and most versatile -- safeties in the league. During team drills, Hamilton was constantly in the backfield and even recorded a sack of Lamar Jackson. Then, in one-on-ones, Hamilton intercepted Jackson after blanketing Elijah Sarratt on a fade route.

• In one of the most hands-on drills the Ravens have ever had, Baltimore had its defensive backs work on tackling by hitting coaching interns. As Minter pointed out, the coaches were holding a pad and landed on a pad. "I think coaches will do anything to make players better, and we have a great group of coaches," Minter said. "All [of] those guys are willing to do whatever it takes."

• T.J. Tampa made an impressive play by getting off a block and ripping the ball away from running back Rasheen Ali. Tampa has used camp to solidify himself as the team's No. 4 cornerback behind Nate Wiggins, Marlon Humphrey and Chidobe Awuzie.

• Kicker Tyler Loop was a perfect 7-of-7, including ones from 53 yards and 61 yards. Last season, Loop was 1-of-4 on kicks beyond 50 yards.

Wednesday, Aug. 5

Rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane continues to be the talk of Baltimore Ravens training camp after another highlight reel catch.

During red-zone drills, Lane leapt high in the back of the end zone to grab a Lamar Jackson throw for a touchdown. The way Lane is consistently pulling in passes has drawn lofty comparisons.

"The guy that I was around that his hands remind me of is [former NFL great] Mike Thomas," Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said. "Mike Thomas had these strong hands where he could pull it down in a way. You threw it in the vicinity, and you felt like he was going to go get it. There is a lot of that feeling. He is a very friendly guy to throw to."

Doyle was in New Orleans with Thomas from 2019 to 2022 as an offensive assistant. Thomas led the NFL in receptions in 2018 and 2019.

Now, in his first season as the play-caller in Baltimore, Doyle has been impressed with the Thomas-like catch radius of Lane, who has been the headliner through the first seven practices of camp. He made a leaping, 30-yard reception over the middle last week and then wowed fans with a one-handed catch on Tuesday.

When Doyle left the field Wednesday, Lane approached him to say he wasn't pleased with how he messed up at practice.

Doyle told him, "Hey, you recognized what you made a mistake on. Now, the next step is let's fix it before that happens."

Other observations:

• After watching the Ravens not practice well in the rain during the spring, Doyle was pleased with how the players performed during the steady downpour on Wednesday. "We play in the AFC North," Doyle said. "In order to win games late in the year, you are going to play in some weather games."

• Middle linebacker Roquan Smith is reacting to the ball better than he did a year ago. Smith ended the first team drill by picking off Lamar Jackson and then lateraling the ball on the return.

• Wide receiver Zay Flowers added 8 pounds this offseason and is up to 186 pounds. What was the reason for the added weight? "Everybody gets mad at me when I'm running sideways," Flowers said. "So [now I can] run through some more tackles."

Tuesday, Aug. 4

Rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane has become the star of Ravens training camp.

Early in team drills, Lane made an unbelievable one-handed grab along the sideline, which will go down as one of the best receptions in Ravens' camp history. After running a route to the right sideline, Lane had to reach back to catch Lamar Jackson's 20-yard pass with his extended right hand while falling backward to the ground.

"That was a great play by Ja'Kobi," Ravens coach Jesse Minter said. "He's continued to flash and make those type of plays. As [for] anybody, you're always searching for consistency down after down. Again, the more he shows Lamar that he's making those types of plays, the more trust they build, and that's really what training camp and what practice is all about."

Here is the amazing catch from Ja'Kobi Lane today. The rookie third-round pick has been the star of Ravens training camp so far. pic.twitter.com/3w5njUm88B

— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 4, 2026

Later, in one-on-one drills, Lane showed his playmaking ability again, using a double move to get behind cornerback T.J. Tampa and catching a long touchdown pass from Jackson.

This has been an outstanding start to camp for Lane, a third-round pick from USC who has become the team's No. 3 wide receiver behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman. On Thursday, Lane first electrified the crowd by elevating over two defenders for a leaping, 30-yard catch over the middle.

Other observations:

• There was a brief scare when No. 1 cornerback Nate Wiggins leapt high to pick off Jackson and then landed hard on his back after safety Jaylinn Hawkins accidentally collided with him. Wiggins didn't move for a few minutes as trainers looked at him on the field. But Wiggins got back to his feet and continued to practice, saying he got the wind knocked out of him.

• In one of the more unusual plays of camp, Jackson was intercepted by 310-pound defensive lineman David Olajiga, who had dropped back into coverage. But right tackle Roger Rosengarten made a heads-up play by knocking the ball away from Olajiga and forcing a fumble.

• Reserve cornerback Amani Oruwariye picked off No. 3 quarterback Skylar Thompson with aggressive play. Oruwariye closed on tight end Ty Pezza and ripped the ball away.

Monday, Aug. 3

On Monday, Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell practiced for the first time since his personal tragedy this offseason.

Last month, Campbell's brother was charged with murder after police found their 71-year-old mother dead at home in Atlanta during a welfare check. Campbell's family told police that his brother struggled with mental illness.

'We're excited to work him in, start to ramp him into getting ready," Ravens coach Jesse Minter said. "That'll be at a pace that's good for him."

Campbell was not made available to reporters after practice. Last month, the Campbell family issued a statement asking for privacy while they deal with "overwhelming grief."

Campbell's participation on Monday was limited to individual drills. The Ravens excused him from practicing for the first week of training camp.

Campbell, 39, is entering his 19th NFL season after signing a one-year, $5.5 million contract with Baltimore in April.

"He's a force multiplier of just how he operates and the wisdom that he brings," Minter said. "On top of, he's still a really high caliber player for his position."

Other observations:

• In the first padded practice of camp, first-round pick Olaivavega Ioane was looking to make a block downfield and he accidentally collided with running back Derrick Henry, which caused both of them to go to the ground. "Welcome to the league, huh," said Ioane, the Ravens' starting right guard. "Now I know to stay out of his way."

• Offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford said it's going to take all of training camp for the Ravens to make a decision at starting center. Danny Pinter, Ethan Pocic and Jovaughn Gwyn are competing for that spot. "We want to make sure that we're diligent in giving everybody the opportunity that's here," Ledford said, "and just make sure we get the right guy that we want in there with that first group."

• Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike is sporting a new neck roll at practice. Madubuike, who is looking to come back from neck surgery, has suited up but has not participated in individual or team drills. Asked about the neck roll, Minter said, "Whatever makes the players feel their best and play with the most confidence -- it definitely looks like a little bit of a throwback."

• In one-on-one drills against cornerbacks, rookie third-round pick Ja'Kobi Lane flashed again, beating Chidobe Awuzie and catching a deep pass on a fly route. Lane is off to a fast start to the second week of training camp after a strong first week. He is competing for Baltimore's No. 3 wide receiver spot.

• Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense had their most out of sync practice of camp. Jackson finished 6-of-14 passing (42.8%) after failing to complete his first five passes. He was trying to push the ball downfield more, so there wasn't as many high-percentage throws.

Saturday, Aug. 1

Ravens kicker Tyler Loop took another step toward moving past last season's horrific finish by coming through under pressure on Saturday.

Before 20,185 fans at the University of Maryland's SECU Stadium, Loop drilled a 43-yard kick to end practice, setting off a celebration among the players and earning a hug from quarterback Lamar Jackson. The players would have had to do 50 pushups if Loop had missed.

"There's people here and there is something on the line," Ravens coach Jesse Minter said. "It's hard to create those types of environment."

It was about seven months ago when Loop missed a 44-yard field goal attempt in a 26-24 loss at the Pittsburgh Steelers that ended Baltimore's season. The Ravens have shown their confidence in Loop by not bringing in another kicker to compete against him.

"He was a rookie. Things happen," Jackson said. "I know he has a lot of motivation in himself. We have all the trust and belief in him, as well."

The Ravens drew 20,185 fans to its practice at the University of Maryland. Outstanding turnout. pic.twitter.com/FPKaXpBwst

— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 1, 2026

More observations from the day:

• Lamar Jackson was 8-of-10 in limited work and threw his second interception of camp. Jackson was picked off by backup cornerback Keyon Martin, who has had a strong start to camp. "He's got a knack for the ball," Jackson said. "He's a guy who's hungry. He wants to be a difference-maker for the defense."

• After three days of practice, Minter gave three veteran players the day off: running back Derrick Henry, offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley and outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson.

• Minter said the Ravens' first padded practice will be Monday.

Friday, July 31

On a day when the Ravens' defense dominated, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver spoke after practice about how he's getting J.J. Watt vibes from edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.

"They're different from a playing style standpoint, but just in terms of demeanor on the field," said Weaver, who coached Watt for five seasons. "If I wanted to prod Trey, I'll be like, 'Are you out here today?' Then, he would rip somebody's face off because he's that competitive."

Hendrickson, who signed a four-year, $112 million contract with Baltimore this offseason, made his presence known toward the end of Friday's practice when he beat a double team to get to quarterback Lamar Jackson. The addition of Hendrickson is expected to boost a Ravens pass rush that was tied for the third-fewest sacks (30) in the league last season.

Hendrickson's 39 sacks over the past three seasons are the third-most in the NFL over that span. After practice, Hendrickson indicated he's not making predictions on how good the Baltimore pass rush can be this season.

"I'm into being the best version of myself that I can be," Hendrickson said. "As far as predictions I can give you ... we're going to hit when the pads come on."

Other observations:

• Jackson's first interception of camp ended a frustrating practice for the offense. In a fourth-down situation, Jackson threw the ball up and got picked off by safety Malaki Starks. Jackson, who was 8-of-15 on Friday, punched the ground afterward.

• The defense covered so well that quarterbacks repeatedly didn't have anywhere to throw the ball. Backup cornerback Keyon Martin had a strong day, contesting one incompleted pass in the end zone and breaking up another throw in the red zone.

• Kicker Tyler Loop made all three of his attempts, hitting from 34, 35 and 56 yards. He is looking to bounce back from the season finale, when his missed 44-yard kick ended Baltimore's season.