Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins reportedly competing for Pro Bowl defensive lineman
The Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins have been two of the quieter teams in NFL free agency, making marginal additions to the roster without splurging big on top players. With the price of the remaining free agents coming down, Miami and Baltimore are both competing for a familiar name.
Baltimore’s free-agent signings focused on the offensive side of the ball. The Ravens signed quarterback Cooper Rush to back up Lamar Jackson and landed wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. In addition, the club also re-signed Patrick Ricard and Tylan Wallace.
Miami also spent most of its money on the offense, landing guard James Daniels and wide receiver Nick Westbrook. The team also re-signed linebacker Tyrell Dodson and landed safety Ifeatu Melifonwu. With a few holes filled, both teams are now attempting to bolster their defensive line.
According to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, defensive lineman Calais Campbell is considering signing with the Ravens, Dolphins and a third unidentified team. He’s also open to retiring, but the current expectation is that he’ll take the field entering his age-39 season.
The 6-foot-8 defensive tackle was one of the oldest NFL players in 2024. A member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, he finished second on the Dolphins’ defense in tackles for loss (12) and third in sacks (5).
Baltimore had a deal in place ahead of the NFL trade deadline to acquire Campbell, but head coach Mike McDaniel nixed it. Campbell spent three seasons in Baltimore, earning his sixth and final Pro Bowl selection in 2020. Now coming off a season where he played 600-plus snaps in Miami, Campbell could still be a primary contributor for either the Ravens or Dolphins this fall.Ravens Join NFL’s Global Markets Program in United Kingdom
Ravens Join NFL’s Global Markets Program in United Kingdom
The Ravens have played in London twice and have a devoted following there. Now their relationship with the United Kingdom will grow roots across the pond.
The Ravens have joined the NFL’s Global Markets Program and been granted international marketing rights to build brand awareness and fandom beyond the U.S., through fan engagement, events, commercial opportunities, and NFL Flag development.
“We already have a strong support system in place from our UK Ravens community, and we’re thrilled to join the NFL’s Global Market Program to grow our fanbase throughout the United Kingdom and beyond,” Ravens Senior Vice President of Marketing Brad Downs stated.
“It has long been a goal of ours to further expand our brand and reach our supporters globally. We look forward to the exciting new offerings that will be available to both already existing and emerging Ravens fans through our inclusion in this program.”
The Ravens will continue their efforts to reach fans in the Baltimore market and domestically. The expansion in global branding does not mean the Ravens will necessarily play abroad more often moving forward and the team is not slated to host an international game in 2025.
Launched in 2022, the Global Markets Program has grown to 29 teams participating across 21 international markets. The Ravens were one of seven teams who had not opted into the program before this year.
The other three new clubs joining the program this season are the Green Bay Packers (Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom), the Los Angeles Chargers (Greece), and Washington Commanders (United Arab Emirates).
NFL clubs can apply for rights to international markets by submitting proposals to the International Committee for review each spring. Clubs are awarded rights for at least a five-year term through the program, and during this period, they can pursue activities in that international market that are consistent with what they can do in their own home market.
Downs said the Ravens explored joining the program from the outset but ultimately decided not to participate at that time.
The Ravens first played in London’s Wembley Stadium in 2017, then went back in 2023 and defeated the Tennessee Titans. Hordes of Ravens fans came to both games from the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe.
