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Giana Han

Giana

Giana Han is a Ravens beat reporter from Howard County. After graduating from Penn State, she was AL.com's Auburn reporter and then the Philadelphia Inquirer's Flyers reporter. In Alabama, she gained experience covering a variety of sports as well as COVID-19, Black Lives Matter and finance. Philadelphia taught her about hockey and rabid sports fans before she returned home to Maryland. Most of her articles are fueled by lattes and are focused on looking at sports through a new lens.

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Kicker Justin Tucker takes the field for warmups before the Ravens’ playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in January, Tucker’s last game in Baltimore.
For women who love the Ravens, the end of the Justin Tucker era is fraught
Tucker’s sudden departure has become a Rorschach test for Ravens fans, who before his miserable 2024 knew him mostly as the most accurate kicker in NFL history and a minor folk hero in Baltimore.
Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker at an event in November.
Ravens release star kicker Justin Tucker after allegations of inappropriate behavior
In a statement, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta on Monday called it a “football decision” that was “incredibly difficult.”
Outside linebacker Mike Green, the Ravens’ second-round draft pick, works out during rookie camp Sunday in Owings Mills.
Ravens rookie Mike Green declines to shed light on sexual assault allegations
The second-round draft pick said every team he talked to asked about the allegations and he was “completely open” about them.
Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins was a two-time All-American who went undrafted because he was deemed insufficiently athletic.
Who’s the next Michael Pierce? Undrafted rookie free agents to watch at Ravens camp
Arizona kicker Tyler Loop participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, , in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Ravens draft kicker Tyler Loop in 6th round as Justin Tucker investigation continues
Loop has a big leg — he made a 62-yard field goal last season — and he was one of two kickers chosen to try to make a 60-yard field goal at Randy Brown’s workout in Indianapolis.
Tight end Isaiah Likely is one recent example of a player the Ravens added, with great success, using a compensatory pick.
Explaining why the Ravens crave comp picks — and how they use them so well
You'll hear talk of "comp picks" over the next two days of the NFL draft. But what are they?
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Ryan Fitzgerald #88 of the Florida State Seminoles kicks a field goal in the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs during the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
What the Ravens should look for if they decide to draft Justin Tucker’s replacement
At least one kicker has been drafted every year since 2012, except in 2015.
Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks celebrates after being chosen by the Baltimore Ravens with the 27th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis.
The Ravens couldn’t pass on Malaki Starks and his ‘remarkable’ football IQ
Starks is “wired like a Raven,” according to general manager Eric DeCosta.
With no glaring needs, Eric DeCosta has plenty of leeway to use his first-found pick as he sees fit.
Ravens’ draft needs: What will Eric DeCosta do with No. 27 pick?
What will Ravens GM Eric DeCosta do with the No. 27 pick? He has many options, so we ranked them.
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta, right, and coach John Harbaugh take questions at the team’s predraft news conference.
Ravens reset: Trading Mark Andrews? Prioritizing an edge defender? Answering 5 big NFL draft questions.
The Ravens’ long wait for the NFL draft is finally over. What happens next?
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kristian Welch looks up at the scoreboard during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Ravens free agency tracker: Baltimore loses another special teamer
With the start of the NFL’s “legal tampering” period, free agency is back. Follow all of the Ravens’ comings and goings here.
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta, right, and coach John Harbaugh, left laugh as they take questions from reporters at the team’s pre-draft news conference.
Ravens sticking to ‘best player available’ strategy, but expect them to draft defensive backs
The Ravens have 11 picks in next week's NFL draft, starting with the 27th overall pick.
Tennessee edge James Pearce Jr. could be a match for the Ravens in the first round of the draft, which will be held April 24-26 in Green Bay.
Mock draft 2.0: Ravens’ needs shift after free agency and recent team news
The cheapest way for the Ravens to add depth is through the draft, which also provides long-term solutions if the picks pan out.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) is guarded by guard Patrick Mekari (65) as he tries to outrun Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) in a regular season game at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Here are the 5 departing Ravens whose absence will be felt the most
Here’s a list of the former Ravens who will leave the biggest holes in the roster.
Tight end Mark Andrews warms up before the Ravens’ AFC divisional round game against the Buffalo Bills.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh plans on having Mark Andrews in 2025
Harbaugh also said that if the “tush push” remains legal, Andrews will be out there next season carrying the ball for the Ravens’ version of the play.
John Harbaugh said at the league’s annual meeting that he believes Lamar Jackson will once again be the highest-paid player in the league.
John Harbaugh confirms internal talks about Lamar Jackson extension have begun
John Harbaugh expects Lamar Jackson to get another raise.
John Harbaugh has a record of 172-104 in 17 years coaching the Ravens.
Ravens sign coach John Harbaugh to 3-year extension
Harbaugh’s contract was set to expire after the 2025 season.
Fans will not have to pay more for tickets in 2025 than they did in 2024, team President Sashi Brown confirmed Sunday.
Ravens ticket prices hold steady; international games are possible in the future
Typically, team President Sashi Brown said, the Ravens keep to an every-other-year pattern for price increases.
Ravens President Sashi Brown speaks with the media during a tour of the construction at M&T Bank Stadium (May 29, 2024).
Ravens staying up to date on NFL investigation into Justin Tucker, awaiting results to make decision
Team President Sashi Brown said the Ravens won’t make any decisions regarding Tucker until the NFL announces its findings.
Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (79) watches from the sidelines during a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons last August.
Ronnie Stanley says he gave the Ravens ‘the best bargain’ in contract talks
“I think it just goes back to the fact that they drafted me straight out of college, took a chance on me,” Stanley said Monday. “So I’m always going to give them first dibs when it comes to things like that, out of respect.”
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