Greetings and pleased belated Father’s Day to the Flock! Moreover, immediately is a day to have a good time freedom and tradition for African Individuals.

Have fun freedom. #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/H2FELcUY2k

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 19, 2023

As for our Ravens, we’re now within the dullest lull of the offseason for my part, the time between obligatory OTAs and coaching camp.

GM! We’re Isaiah days away from #NFLKICKOFF. Probably you already knew this #RavensFlock . pic.twitter.com/ISvpj0kFWe

— SheTalksFootball🚫💜(LadyG/MsGina) (@SheTalksFootbal) June 19, 2023

With just below three months to go earlier than actual soccer once more, let’s see if we will discover something to assist us bide our time…

Final week, JK Dobbins was absent from stated minicamp, with hypothesis surrounding the scenario that it was a “smooth holdout” because of his contract wishes.

Essential clarification: In WJZ-TV section, @MarkWJZ stated J.Ok. Dobbins missed minicamp because of contract. I reached out to Viviano, who informed me that Dobbins by no means stated he missed camp for that cause. Dobbins talked about frustration over contract and declined to touch upon damage.

— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) June 16, 2023

John Harbaugh on JK Dobbins not working towards in any respect throughout minicamp: “I anticipated JK to observe, but it surely wasn’t within the playing cards apparently. So, we’ll simply prepare for coaching camp.”

— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) June 15, 2023

Dobbins is understandably pissed off at his restricted utilization final season, feeling that he was prepared for a much bigger position, which might have led to elevated numbers that he might then level to in his subsequent contract negotiations. From the Ravens’ perspective, they had been cautious easing him again after his catastrophic knee damage, and had different very succesful backs on the crew.

This definitely beats speaking about Lamar Jackson’s contract scenario, but it surely’s nonetheless irritating to look at from a fan’s perspective. A best-case state of affairs would most likely be some form of short-term extension, but it surely appears unlikely Dobbins could be open to such an settlement. We will see.

How do we all know it’s actually essentially the most boring time in the whole NFL calendar? Everyone seems to be getting away! We even must want the DeCostas effectively on their European trip!

Eric thought it was humorous to inform me my passport wasn’t with the remainder of our household. Panic set in for 30 seconds. 😫

Let the European journey start. 🤦🏼‍♀️

— Lacie Litz DeCosta (@DeCostaLacie) June 19, 2023

It’s been a hell of a pair years for EDC. Between the Jackson contract scenario, fixed criticism from each native and nationwide media, and a crushing playoff loss, the person has earned a pleasant, lengthy trip. Right here’s hoping he can actually unwind a bit abroad.

Lastly, some somber information to complete up. We discovered lately that Ray Lewis’ eldest son, Ray Lewis III, handed away.

Ship a prayer up for Ray Lewis and his household after the passing of his son. Ray Lewis III was solely 28 years previous. pic.twitter.com/nW6MDntzMZ

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) June 16, 2023

No dad or mum ought to ever must bury a toddler. We ship our deepest condolences to Ray and the whole Lewis household.