15 prospects to watch at the NFL scouting combine, from edge rushers to locals
With the draft less than two months away and the Ravens and Commanders both picking in the top 14, here are the prospects to watch this week.
FILE - Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey (31) rushes in during the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game between Texas Tech and BYU Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
CIAA Tournament: Bowie State’s remarkably deep and dynamic team poised for a run
The Bulldogs have a deep bench and don't rely on one or two players for scoring.
Bowie State’s Destiny Ryles (3) drives the ball against Winston-Salem in the 2025 CIAA Tournament. This year’s team might lack the exhilarating brilliance of Ryles, but a deep roster should provide consistency and composure.
Commanders: 4 takeaways from what Dan Quinn and Adam Peters said at the combine
Coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters acknowledged that the Commanders’ roster needs work.
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Reacting to Eric DeCosta's comments on Linderbaum at the NFL combine.
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COLUMN | John Harbaugh’s offseason firing leads to added pressure for general manager Eric DeCosta, the biggest decision-maker left from a disastrous 2025 season. He must be aggressive with the players he has to ensure a positive outlook for the next campaign.
Baltimore Ravens executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta takes questions from reporters in January.
How did Eric Torres end up in Orioles camp a year after pitching in independent ball? Belief.
A stop in Puerto Rico helped, too.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Eric Torres delivers a pitch in the eighth inning of a spring training game against the Atlanta Braves in Sarasota, Fla., on Monday.
CIAA tournament: Virginia State looks to repeat thanks to key contributions from Maryland natives
Virginia State players celebrate after defeating Bluefield State in the CIAA men’s final college basketball game, Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, in Baltimore, Md.
3 takeaways from what Eric DeCosta and Jesse Minter said at the NFL combine
The Baltimore Ravens still plan to go “BPA” with their strategy (picking the “best player available” on the board). They also plan to build from the trenches.
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta, left, and head coach Jesse Minter at a press conference at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Ryan Helsley’s first Orioles spring training appearance featured a new pitch
Ryan Helsley, the new Orioles closer, added a splitter to his arsenal this winter. On Tuesday, Helsley tested it against an opponent for the first time.
Pitcher Ryan Helsley exits the field after throwing live batting practice ahead of a Spring Training game against the New York Yankees in Sarasota, Florida, last week.
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Rogers is set to become a free agent after the 2026 season.
Ravens GM hopes to ‘get something done’ with pending free agent Tyler Linderbaum
At the NFL scouting combine, Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said Tyler Linderbaum has “proven to be, in my opinion, the best center in the league.”
Center Tyler Linderbaum will be one of the NFL’s most coveted free agents if he does not sign a new deal with the Ravens.
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta offers update on Lamar Jackson extension talks
The Ravens must free up cap space ahead of free agency. Lamar Jackson is key to that.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens walks off the field after a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Meet the next Latin American prospect who could make a big impact for the Orioles
He could rise quickly after a strong stint at Double-A to close out last season.
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Aron Estrada watches from the dugout in the first inning of a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.
5 positions the Ravens most need to address in the offseason
Starting Monday, general manager Eric DeCosta and his staff will add to their evaluations of draft-available players as the NFL combine opens in Indianapolis.
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (92) walks off the field after he and the team lost their home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
The Nationals’ rotation could be led by 2 pitchers out to prove they belong
Their timelines were different, yet Cade Cavalli’s and Josiah Gray’s recoveries from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery were linked almost immediately.
The Nationals’ Josiah Gray, left, and Cade Cavalli have both undergone Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery.
Cade Povich’s newest slider, dubbed a gyro, could lead the Orioles pitcher to more consistency
The Orioles left-hander was especially susceptible when he was behind in the count the last two years, because batters knew what was coming.
Cade Povich posted a 5.21 ERA in 112 1/3 innings last season.
CIAA men’s basketball: What you need to know about the teams
A look at the team’s playing in the CIAA men’s basketball tournament at CFG Bank Arena.
Bluefield State guard Rell Williams (1) drives to the basket for a lay up during the second half of the CIAA men’s final college basketball game against Virginia State, Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, in Baltimore, Md.
CIAA women’s basketball: What you need to know about the teams
A look at the team’s playing in the CIAA women’s basketball tournament at CFG Bank Arena.
Lincoln University’s Hunter Conway goes up for a shot against Virginia State during the 2025 CIAA tournament.
Oluchi Okananwa scores 26 points as No. 14 Maryland women rout Purdue 99-66
Six players scored in double figures to lift the Terps to their fifth straight victory.
Maryland’s Oluchi Okananwa, pictured against NC State, scored 26 points Sunday against Purdue.
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg on his elbow injury: It ‘wears on you mentally’
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg told reporters Sunday he felt frustration over the partial tear of his ulnar collateral ligament. He received a platelet-rich-plasma injection Friday in an attempt to avoid elbow surgery and is likely out until the end of April, at least.
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg runs drills on the first day of spring training at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla.
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