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Ravens Reach Agreement With 3-Time Pro Bowler to Bolster Defensive Front

BALTIMORE — After days of speculation, the Baltimore Ravens put all doubts to rest with a decisive move: signing Jeffery Simmons, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, to reinforce the defense just as the season heats up. Contract terms were not disclosed, but the message is crystal clear: the Ravens are investing in a core strength — interior pressure — to change games with every snap.

According to defensive coach Mike Macdonald, Simmons isn’t a stat-chaser; he’s a structure builder. From the 3-tech spot, he can collapse interior gaps, forcing offenses into slide protections or double-teams. Paired with Calais Campbell and Baltimore’s other defensive linemen, the Ravens will have a sturdy vertical spine capable of disrupting a quarterback’s rhythm and freeing edge rushers like Odafe Oweh to create pressure.

On the field, the plan is to lean more on five-man fronts on early downs to stifle the run, pushing opponents into 2nd-and-long or 3rd-and-long; to deploy more stunts and twists between Simmons and his interior partners to draw double-teams and open lanes for the edge; and, in special packages, to add simulated pressures and disguises that scramble the quarterback’s reads.

Culturally, this move sends a clear message: the Ravens’ defensive standard just climbed another rung. In Baltimore, “star” isn’t defined only by sacks — it’s about commanding doubles, maintaining integrity, creating pressure without leaving teammates exposed. Simmons is that quiet centerpiece who can tilt a game in the half-second that matters.

The season is long, and this agreement will ultimately be judged by the quality of snaps down the stretch. But right now, the Ravens have done what true contenders do: reinforce a strength at the decisive moment. The rest will be decided at the line of scrimmage — where a perfectly timed interior collapse can flip an entire game.

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Steelers Linked To Saints SuperStar With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade
Pittsburgh, PA — According to a  circulating on X (Twitter), the Pittsburgh Steelers have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Steelers look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set that meshes with Pittsburgh’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Pittsburgh intriguing two-back looks alongside Najee Harris on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Black and Gold really excites me.” As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Steelers or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Pittsburgh whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Steelers Nation perk up.