Last season, the Baltimore Ravens missed the playoffs for the first time during the Lamar Jackson era.
They had a promising start with an 8-3 record, and Jackson was playing at an MVP level.
However, injuries to their key players, including the 2019 league MVP, caused them to close their campaign with a six-game losing streak.
Worst yet, they were eliminated from playoff contention with an 8-9 record.
That’s why the Ravens are raring to bounce back this season and re-establish their identity as one of the AFC’s top contenders.
It’s been a while since Baltimore’s players had any football-related activity.
For that reason, All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey summarizes how the Ravens players feel.
.@marlon_humphrey in the 🏡 pic.twitter.com/wEYvz7OVqC
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 18, 2022
The video above shows an elated Humphrey before entering the team’s facility.
Flashing his wide smile, all he could utter was, “Guys, good to see you guys.”
Like many Ravens players, Humphrey’s season ended abruptly due to a Week 13 pectoral muscle injury.
He looks great in the video, but it will take time before he returns to game shape.
Once he regains form, the Baltimore defense will re-gain its bite, especially in shutting down the opponent’s passing game.
Humphrey is just one of the key players the Ravens need to survive a tough AFC North against the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cincinnati Bengals.
NFL Offseason Workout Programs Almost In Full Swing
The Ravens are just one of 13 teams that will commence their offseason workout program for 2022 this week.
Typically, NFL teams that hire a new head coach get a one or two-week headstart.
Therefore, the Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, and New York Giants started their program April 4.
Tomorrow, six more teams will start their offseason workouts.
On May 2, the Bengals will be the last team to initiate their preparations for the 2022 season.
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