Jason La Canfora

Joined: Apr 1, 2026

Jason has covered sports professionally for newspapers, websites and broadcast networks since 1996 and have covered the NFL extensively for The Washington Post, CBS Sports and The NFL Network from 2004-2025.

May 10, 2025; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle answers questions after rookie minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Nov 16, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms-up with center Tyler Linderbaum (64) prior to a game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Clemson running back Adam Randall (RB16) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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May 4, 2023; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta answers a question during a press conference alongside quarterback Lamar Jackson at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brent Skeen-Imagn Images

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) during the second half at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.

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for the first time in a very long time the Ravens have an individual pass rusher who scares offensive coordinators

Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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There are some areas that set up better for Baltimore than you might think, and a few worse as well

Dec 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (92) celebrates linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) sack against Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) (not pictured) in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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If the Ravens get Nnamdi Madubuike back close to anything of what he once was, there is potential for this defense to be truly great

Sep 13, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Tyre Phillips (74) is taken to the locker room after suffering an apparent injury during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Some individuals have a reach beyond even coaches and players, especially in a sport as brutally physical as football

Dec 27, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson (32) tackles Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (2) during the third quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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The Ravens are setting team spending records this season, so saving a few million here or there by the team rosters are set is quite likely on the horizon

Nov 3, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) talks to head coach Jim Harbaugh during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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Division games are always huge, but I'd argue these three games might impact the outcome of the season just as significantly

Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (42) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) in the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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You can never have too many pass rushers and the Ravens generally don't have enough. And they love to bring former Ravens back

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (0) takes the field before the game against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The Ravens need their $20M linebacker to play much more like a $20M linebacker or there is going to be someone else wearing the dot in 2027

Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) celebrates with Nate Wiggins (2) after ntercepting a pass in the end zone against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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Most years any offseason assessment of the Ravens by position would be skewed to the cornerback room. Few NFL executives have more of a personnel fetish than th