Overview
- Ben Roethlisberger said Monday on his podcast that the Ravens are “falling apart” and predicted the Steelers would win the AFC North with a 12-5 record.
- Several outlets report that analysts disagree with Roethlisberger and project optimism for Baltimore, with ESPN’s Mike Clay listing an 11.5-win projection for the team.
- The Ravens replaced long-time coach John Harbaugh with defensive-minded Jesse Minter this offseason and signed edge rusher Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million contract while Hendrickson recovers from December core-muscle surgery.
- Last season’s decline that feeds this debate included Lamar Jackson’s injury-limited 2025 numbers (about 2,549 passing yards, 21 TDs and 349 rushing yards) and a fall in team sacks from 54 in 2024 to 30 in 2025.
- Practically, the club is integrating new staff, monitoring Jackson’s health, evaluating Hendrickson’s post-surgery form, and holding an open competition at center among Danny Pinter, Jovaughn Gwyn and Corey Bullock as it moves toward training camp.