The Ravens Lounge

The Ravens Lounge

All year round, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss all things Ravens. They hang out with players, front-office members and other timely guests who drop in. This lounge is dry, but the banter is not. Have a comment or suggestion? Email the show at thelounge@ravens.nfl.net.

Episodes

How Isaiah Likely's Injury Impacts Ravens, Who Stepped Up in Pads & 'Madden 26' Ratings Reaction

August 2, 2025 • 26 mins
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss how the Ravens could pivot without Isaiah Likely. They also pick three standouts each from the three days of padded practices and discuss the winners and snubs in the 'Madden 26' ratings.

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Keaton Mitchell Talks About Regaining His Speed, Opens Up About His Knee Injury, and Shares How He Fits Into Ravens' Offense

July 31, 2025 • 26 mins
Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to share the journey back from his major rookie knee injury, how he sees his role in 2025, the story behind his flashy cleats, and more.

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Takeaways From Ravens' First Padded Practice & Injury Updates

July 29, 2025 • 23 mins
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss what they saw in Monday's practice, including a statement from Mark Andrews, a catch by DeAndre Hopkins that could change the playbook, a defensive rookie who looks better with the pads on, and more.

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How DeAndre Hopkins and Jaire Alexander Change the Ravens; Plus 5 Under-the-Radar Standouts So Far

July 28, 2025 • 30 mins
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss what they've seen from two of the team's biggest free agent additions this offseason, as well as a handful of players who don't get a ton of buzz that look good so far at Ravens training camp.

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Takeaways From the Start of Training Camp

July 25, 2025 • 27 mins
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing talk about the vibes at practice, how team leaders are setting this year's tone, and what players have stood out to them in the first couple practices of training camp.

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John Harbaugh Talks About How Ravens Handle Preseason Predictions, Lamar Jackson, Training Camp Goals, Kicker Battle, and More

July 23, 2025 • 38 mins
Head Coach John Harbaugh joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to share his thoughts on the team as training camp opens, including how Lamar Jackson can be even better, the aim for offensive and defensive growth, what happened on the foul ball at Oriole Park, and more.

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Previewing Ravens Training Camp

July 22, 2025 • 48 mins
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing break down the storylines of training camp and the players they will be closely watching.

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Malaki Starks Talks About His High Rookie Expectations, His Fit in the Ravens Defense, the Painful Reasons Why He's So Mature, And More

July 17, 2025 • 44 mins
Ravens first-round rookie Malaki Starks joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about his outlook on training camp, how he handles the pressure of being an instant starter, how he's learning the defense and gelling with Kyle Hamilton, how he plans to be a leader, his challenging Georgia upbringing, and much more.

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Biggest Remaining Questions Entering Training Camp

July 14, 2025 • 55 mins
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss what questions remain for the Ravens, including some key roles to be determined, how Lamar Jackson and the offense improve, how the defense gets more takeaways, and more. And with summer in full swing, they hold a fruit draft!

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Sizing Up the AFC North After Offseason Moves

July 8, 2025 • 34 mins
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share their outlook on the Steelers' trades and addition of Aaron Rodgers, whether the Bengals defense will improve, the Browns' quarterback situation, and much more.

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Breaking Down the Depth Chart; Early Roster Predictions

June 30, 2025 • 41 mins
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing go through each position group following minicamp and discuss how they could see the roster shaping up, the toughest decisions, and best battles.

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Teddye Buchanan Talks About Rookie Lessons, Why He's So Driven, Why He Cut His Long Hair, & More

June 26, 2025 • 33 mins
Ravens rookie linebacker Teddye Buchanan joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to discuss what he's learning, the competition for defensive snaps, his transition from small-school UC Davis to a breakout year at Cal, and much more.

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Rashod Bateman on Why He Inked His Extension, Changing the Ravens' Wide Receiver Narrative, and More

June 23, 2025 • 28 mins
Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about his breakout 2024 season, dealing with the outside noise, why he's so loyal to the Ravens, and much more.

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Reaction to Jaire Alexander Signing; Minicamp Day 2 Takeaways

June 19, 2025 • 27 mins
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing talk about how Jaire Alexander changes the Ravens defense, how Baltimore got a good deal, and what will be key for his success. Plus, they empty their notebooks on who stood out on the field on the second day of minicamp.

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Takeaways From Day 1 of Ravens Minicamp

June 18, 2025 • 27 mins
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share their notes from practice, including a day with multiple interceptions, as well as what stood out from Lamar Jackson's first meeting with reporters since last season ended, and what's standing out with DeAndre Hopkins.

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What to Watch as Lamar Jackson, Ravens Kick Off Minicamp

June 16, 2025 • 29 mins
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss the biggest storylines in Ravens minicamp, including the return of Lamar Jackson, position groups and players under the microscope, and more.

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Winners From Ravens Organized Team Activities

June 12, 2025 • 33 mins
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Clifton Brown talk about which players stood out to them most during the three weeks of Ravens organized team activities, including a handful of second-year players, three rookies, and veterans with something to prove.

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Jon Gruden Joins The Lounge, Shares Insight on Ravens and Lamar Jackson

June 9, 2025 • 27 mins
Jon Gruden spent two days with the Ravens during organized team activities, and he shared the insights he took away from his time with the team. He talked about what’s allowed to the team to have sustained success, what makes Lamar Jackson so special and how he’s renaming the Gruden Grinder award after Pat Ricard.

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Reaction to Rashod Bateman's Contract Extension, OTA Practice

June 6, 2025 • 34 mins
Team insiders Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown break down Rashod Bateman’s contract extension and what it means for the Ravens. They share insight from Bateman, as well as what they saw in Thursday’s practice, and some potential changes in the secondary.

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Nate Wiggins Discusses His Year 2 Goals, Best Matchup From His First Season, And How He's Becoming a Better Pro

June 4, 2025 • 29 mins
Ravens CB Nate Wiggins joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about his trademark celebration, how he improved over his rookie season, his focus this offseason in training, and what he anticipates for the 2025 season.

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