What we're hearing and seeing at Ravens training camp: Defense focused on takeaways

Baltimore Ravens training camp updates include cornerback Marlon Humphrey expressing a desire to restore fear in the Ravens defense, particularly within the AFC North division. He notes that rivals like the Bengals and Steelers don't currently fear the defense. Humphrey emphasizes that forcing turnovers is the primary focus to regain dominance, stating it's the biggest thing being preached at camp and significantly impacts winning percentages.

Wide receiver Zay Flowers provided an early camp highlight with a long touchdown catch on a slant route, electrifying the crowd. However, he later caused concern by appearing to tweak his ankle, missing a few reps. After being checked by a trainer, Flowers returned to the field and made several more catches.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson expressed high confidence in the returning Ravens offense, which brings back 10 starters after leading the NFL in yards per game last season. Jackson stated, "I believe our offense has no limits... The ceiling is unlimited for our guys."

In the kicking competition to replace Justin Tucker, rookie sixth-round pick Tyler Loop was perfect on all six of his field goal attempts. Undrafted rookie John Hoyland went 4-for-5, missing a 40-yard attempt wide left.

Newly signed cornerback Jaire Alexander made a positive first impression in his initial Ravens practice, recording a couple of pass breakups. Lamar Jackson, who played college football with Alexander at Louisville, commented afterward that Alexander "is still that guy."