The Baltimore Ravens kicked off 2025 training camp with high hopes. Lamar Jackson declared the offense has 'no limits' despite a brief injury scare for Zay Flowers.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The Baltimore Ravens stormed into the 2025 training camp on Friday, and the message from quarterback Lamar Jackson was loud and clear: expect greatness. On a day that saw the return of a nearly intact top-ranked offense, a brief injury scare for a star receiver, and the debut of a shutdown corner, the energy in Owings Mills was electric. Jackson, entering his eighth season, set the tone for a team with Super Bowl aspirations, declaring that the sky's the limit for his offensive unit.
I believe our offense has no limits. It's no roof. The ceiling is unlimited for our guys.
The connection between Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers picked up right where it left off, electrifying the crowd with a long touchdown pass early in practice. The celebration was briefly muted when Flowers went down, tweaking his ankle. However, after a short stint on the sideline, he returned to make several more catches, quelling fears of a significant injury. The offense, which returns most of its starters from last year's dominant campaign, looked sharp and confident, buoyed by Jackson's palpable leadership.
While the offense grabbed headlines, the defense is quietly building a monster. The secondary, now under the tutelage of returning fan-favorite Chuck Pagano, features a staggering five former first-round picks. The newest addition, Jaire Alexander, made his presence felt immediately in his first Ravens practice, logging multiple pass breakups and showcasing the lockdown potential Baltimore coveted. With this level of talent and Pagano's veteran guidance, a new 'No-Fly Zone' could be forming in Baltimore.
With Justin Tucker's era over, one of the most watched competitions is at kicker. Rookie Tyler Loop made a strong first impression, converting all six of his field goal attempts. His competitor, undrafted rookie John Hoyland, was nearly perfect but pushed a 40-yard attempt wide left, finishing 4-for-5. Elsewhere, the defensive line is being retooled with veteran nose tackle John Jenkins and rookie Aeneas Peebles, whose development will be key to bolstering the pass rush.
While Flowers' return was a relief, the injury report still holds some concerns. Veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) and corner Chidobe Awuzie (ankle) are both questionable for the Week 1 opener in Buffalo. The news is tougher for safety Ar'Darius Washington, who remains out with a torn Achilles and isn't expected back until Week 14 at the earliest. Rookie tackle Emery Jones Jr. (shoulder) and linebacker Jake Hummel (hand) also missed the first day of practice.
Day one is in the books, and the hype feels justified. The coming weeks will be crucial for monitoring the kicking battle, getting injured veterans like Hopkins and Awuzie back to full strength, and seeing if this star-studded secondary can truly become the league's best under Chuck Pagano. All eyes are on Owings Mills as the Ravens build towards their preseason opener on August 7.
