Today it Begins!

Today it begins. The grind of training camp. Bonds are formed. Brotherhood envelopes the locker room. Lifelong friendships are born despite the combative rivalries that develop, sparked by competition, fueled by survival.

For some, especially the youngest players, these days represent the opportunity they’ve longed for. These days are the seeds to spur on the blossoming of dreams come true. These days matter – a lot.

One practice at a time. One 11-on-11 series at a time. One play at a time.

Forty-seven days until the opening kick in Indianapolis. What happens between now and then will shape future, affect lives and alter families forever.

Let’s go!

The #Ravens had their new PA announcer, JP Stevenson, standing outside and introducing players as they walked into the facility today.

This is the best

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— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) July 28, 2026

I know it’s a different side of the ball, but what sort of lift would it be to see DL Nnamdi Madubuike on the practice field — just getting back and going through that — knowing how much you guys missed him last year and all he’s gone through? (Jeff Zrebiec) 

“It’d be incredible, you know? That’s my guy [Nnamdi Madubuike]. He’s just such a beast and an incredible person on and off the field. [I’m] just excited for him. I know how badly he wants it and how much playing here means to him. Yeah, man — love that guy to death and excited for him.” 

What has OLB Trey Hendrickson brought to that room behind closed doors? What has his presence been like in that room for you guys? (Sam Cohn) 

“Yes, Trey [Hendrickson] is honestly one of the hardest workers I’ve been around. He has been here since the first voluntary workout, and he was here all summer, so the past six weeks we have just been grinding, getting after it. To see a guy like him, with the career that he’s had, he doesn’t have to be at anything that is not mandatory, and he’s been here since day one. It’s been great to have his leadership in the room as well.” 

Executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta says that he expects a big step forward from T Carson Vinson from Year 1 to Year 2. How much development have you seen from him? (Jonas Shaffer) 

“I have seen a ton of development. Carson [Vinson] came in as a very raw tackle, technically. But every single year, every practice, he has come in with the attitude and mentality to get better. He is always trying to learn. He is always asking me questions, and he has been like a sponge. That is all you can ask for from a young tackle trying to make a name for themselves in this league.” 

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