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PREDICTABLE UPDATE on Daniel Faalele reported, Baltimore Ravens KEEP LOSING PLAYERS in free agency

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John Harbaugh's infatuation with being right led to the Ravens' downfall last season.

This episode of Locked On Ravens, hosted by Kevin Oestreicher, focuses on the Baltimore Ravens' ongoing player losses in NFL free agency and a specific update regarding offensive lineman Daniel Faalele. Oestreicher, a writer for RavensWire, provides daily analysis for the team's fanbase. The main topics are a reported free agent connection between Daniel Faalele and the New York Giants, and the Ravens missing out on center/guard Elton Jenkins, who signed with the Cleveland Browns. The report linking Faalele to the Giants comes from Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post, citing Faalele's familiarity with new Giants head coach John Harbaugh. Oestreicher states this connection is predictable, as Harbaugh has already signed former Ravens like Isaiah Likely and Jordan Stout. He argues Harbaugh's prior tenure in Baltimore created a "pipeline" of players and coaches now following him to New York. During the recording, news breaks that free agent offensive lineman Elton Jenkins agreed to a $24 million deal with the Cleveland Browns, a division rival. Jeremy Fowler reported the Ravens were involved but Jenkins chose Cleveland. The host also notes the Ravens lost linebacker Jake Hummel to the Houston Texans on a two-year deal. Oestreicher expresses frustration that Jenkins, whom he viewed as a perfect upgrade over Faalele, chose a rival. He lists other Ravens free agent departures, including Tyler Linderbaum, Patrick Queen, and Kyle Van Noy, contrasting them with few additions like a trade for Maxx Crosby. A surprising insight is the host's suggestion that it might have been better for the Ravens if John Harbaugh had taken a year off from coaching to reduce the risk of players following him. He repeatedly characterizes Harbaugh's decision-making as ego-driven and lacking adaptability, referencing a past interview where Harbaugh insisted he would be "right" about assistant Zach Orr. Oestreicher believes the arrival of new defensive coordinator Jesse Minter represents a needed "new era" for the team. The tone is conversational, urgent, and opinionated, blending instant reaction to breaking news with broader roster analysis. It is styled as a solo commentary from a dedicated team insider. This episode would appeal to Ravens fans seeking immediate, passionate reactions to free agency moves and those interested in the ongoing impact of John Harbaugh's departure. Listeners preferring neutral, report-only updates or those disinterested in the Ravens' specific roster construction might choose to skip it.

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A focused Ravens free-agency update built around the Daniel Faalele news.

Locked On Ravens spends this episode on free agency, starting with the Daniel Faalele update before widening to the roster losses Baltimore has already absorbed.

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