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Ravens drop in power rankings after losing key fullback Patrick Ricard

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:33 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Ravens drop in power rankings after losing key fullback Patrick Ricard

Summary

The Baltimore Ravens have fallen in NFL power rankings, now sitting at number 16, down from 12. This drop follows the offseason departure of fullback Patrick Ricard, who was a versatile and impactful player for the team over nine seasons. His absence is perceived as a significant loss for the Ravens, with new head coach Jesse Minter and general manager Eric DeCosta making roster changes this summer. The Ravens have replaced Ricard with second-year fullback Lucas Scott, who is expected to play a key role in the running game.

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By the Numbers

•Ravens drop to 16th in NFL power rankings.
•Patrick Ricard spent nine seasons with Baltimore.
•Ricard joins New York Giants after leaving the Ravens.
•Lucas Scott steps in as the new fullback for Baltimore.
•Ravens made other offseason moves to enhance their roster.

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2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens Quiet Departure Sent Them Down Latest Power Rankings

What they're saying

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This offseason, the Baltimore Ravens lost a few players who were impactful last year, but were all of them necessary?Ravens’ new head coach, Jesse Minter, worked with general manager Eric DeCosta to make necessary changes to the roster. That meant letting some top veterans walk in free agency when they might have stayed in the […] The post Ravens Quiet Departure Sent Them Down Latest Power Rankings appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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