Baltimore Ravens Set to Launch 2025 Training Camp With High Expectations, New Faces, and Renewed Championship Aspirations in Owings Mills
The Baltimore Ravens are set to officially begin their 2025 training camp on Wednesday at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Maryland, marking the start of what promises to be a crucial season for one of the NFL’s most consistent franchises. As anticipation builds among fans and analysts alike, the team prepares for its first full-team practice session with a deep and talented roster, high expectations, and a renewed focus on making a serious push for a Super Bowl run after coming up just short in recent years.
With training camp serving as the unofficial start of the NFL season, the Ravens enter this year’s installment with more than just hope—they enter with purpose. Led by head coach John Harbaugh, now entering his 18th season at the helm, Baltimore boasts a rare combination of continuity and adaptability. This delicate balance has allowed the Ravens to remain one of the most respected and feared teams in the league. But despite regular-season success and consistent playoff appearances, the team is still seeking its first Super Bowl berth since the 2012 championship season.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson remains the face of the franchise, and with good reason. The two-time NFL MVP is coming off one of his most efficient seasons to date, showcasing not only his electric playmaking ability but also his continued evolution as a pocket passer. After leading the Ravens to a 13-4 regular-season record and a deep playoff run last year, Jackson enters training camp with a refined supporting cast and greater clarity on what it will take to finally reach the NFL’s biggest stage.
One of the major headlines heading into camp is the state of the Ravens’ offense. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken returns for his second year in the role and is expected to expand on the dynamic system he began implementing last season. His approach, which blends high-tempo spread concepts with Baltimore’s traditional power-run identity, proved to be a perfect fit for Jackson and company. Now, with a full offseason of continuity under Monken’s leadership, the offense is expected to take another step forward.
Baltimore’s receiving corps, long criticized as a weak point, has undergone a transformation in recent seasons and now appears to be a genuine strength. Second-year wideout Zay Flowers enters camp as the clear WR1 after an impressive rookie campaign that saw him lead the team in receptions and receiving yards. His quickness, route-running, and chemistry with Jackson make him one of the most dangerous young receivers in the league. Opposite Flowers, veteran wide receiver Rashod Bateman looks to finally deliver on his first-round potential after battling injuries over the past two seasons. If he can stay healthy, Bateman’s size and athleticism give the Ravens a true outside threat.
The tight end room remains a staple of the Ravens’ offensive identity. Mark Andrews, a perennial Pro Bowler and one of Jackson’s most trusted targets, returns healthy and ready to reclaim his status as one of the league’s top pass-catching tight ends. His presence in the red zone, coupled with the emergence of Isaiah Likely as a versatile TE2, gives Monken a wealth of options in two-tight end sets.
Perhaps the most intriguing addition to the offense is rookie running back Quinshon Judkins, selected in the second round out of Ole Miss. Known for his physical running style and vision, Judkins is expected to play a complementary role alongside veteran Derrick Henry, who signed with Baltimore in free agency. The pairing of Henry’s punishing downhill running with Judkins’ explosive change-of-pace ability could give the Ravens one of the most formidable backfields in the league. Training camp will be the first opportunity to see how Monken plans to utilize both backs in various packages.
The offensive line, long considered a pillar of the team’s success, faces a transitional phase entering camp. Veterans Ronnie Stanley and Kevin Zeitler return to anchor the left side and right guard positions, respectively, but questions remain at center and right tackle. Tyler Linderbaum, a rising star at center, will be a key figure in the trenches, but competition at the guard and tackle spots will be intense throughout camp. Look for young linemen like Andrew Vorhees, Daniel Faalele, and rookie Roger Rosengarten to battle for starting roles and solidify the unit’s depth.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Ravens once again boast a unit capable of dominating any opponent. Defensive coordinator Zach Orr, promoted from within after Mike Macdonald’s departure to the head coaching ranks, inherits a group filled with talent and versatility. A former Ravens linebacker himself, Orr brings a fiery energy and intimate understanding of the team’s defensive philosophy.
The defensive front remains a strength, anchored by veteran Justin Madubuike, who signed a lucrative long-term deal after a breakout 2024 season in which he tallied 12.5 sacks. His ability to disrupt from the interior is a key component of the Ravens’ pass rush, and alongside Broderick Washington and Michael Pierce, Baltimore’s defensive line is both deep and experienced. The development of second-year edge rusher Tavius Robinson will be closely monitored in camp, as the Ravens look for a consistent complement to veteran Odafe Oweh on the edge.
Linebacker remains a position of strength, with Roquan Smith serving as the emotional and tactical leader of the defense. Smith, acquired via trade from Chicago in 2022, has elevated the unit’s intensity and precision. He’s flanked by Patrick Queen, whose sideline-to-sideline speed and improved instincts make him one of the league’s most underrated defenders. However, Queen’s future with the team remains uncertain due to contractual considerations, making training camp a pivotal stretch for both his development and evaluation.
The secondary, a hallmark of Baltimore’s defense for decades, enters camp with both high-end talent and competition for starting roles. All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey returns to lead the group, but health will be key after he missed several games last season. The emergence of Brandon Stephens as a versatile starter has helped solidify the cornerback room, and the addition of rookie Nate Wiggins—a first-round pick out of Clemson—adds blazing speed and natural cover ability to the mix. Training camp will provide a glimpse into how the coaching staff plans to integrate Wiggins and other young corners like Jalyn Armour-Davis and Kyu Blu Kelly.
At safety, the Ravens feature one of the league’s best duos in Marcus Williams and Kyle Hamilton. Williams, a true center-field type with elite range, complements Hamilton’s unique hybrid skill set perfectly. Hamilton, who was used in a variety of roles last season including slot coverage and box support, figures to take on even more responsibility under Orr’s leadership. His versatility and football IQ make him a defensive chess piece that opposing offenses must account for on every snap.
Special teams, long a point of pride for the organization, remains in excellent hands with kicker Justin Tucker, punter Jordan Stout, and returner Devin Duvernay all returning. Tucker, arguably the greatest kicker in NFL history, continues to provide a massive edge in close games. The battle for kickoff and punt return duties could heat up in camp, however, with several young receivers and defensive backs eager to make an impact.
While individual battles and positional competitions will dominate much of the daily coverage during camp, the overarching storyline for the 2025 Ravens is clear: this is a team built to win now. With a generational quarterback in Jackson, a retooled offensive arsenal, and a defense loaded with playmakers, the window for a championship is wide open. But as always in the NFL, potential must translate into performance.
In many ways, the Ravens’ training camp will be about fine-tuning rather than rebuilding. The core of the roster is intact, the coaching staff is stable, and the organizational culture remains one of the strongest in professional sports. But this is also a franchise that holds itself to the highest standards. Merely making the playoffs is not enough—Baltimore wants to raise the Lombardi Trophy again.
For fans and analysts alike, the opening of training camp offers the first real glimpse of what’s to come. It’s a time for hope, evaluation, and anticipation. For players, it’s a chance to earn starting jobs, perfect their craft, and bond as a team. And for the Ravens, it’s the beginning of a journey they hope ends with confetti falling in February.
As the Ravens take the field on Wednesday for their first full-team practice, all eyes will be on Owings Mills. A new season dawns, filled with opportunity, promise, and the unmistakable feeling that something special could be brewing in Baltimore.
