Ravens' Patrick Queen: Not getting fifth-year option
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The Ravens declined Queen's fifth-year option Monday, Sarah Ellison of the team's official website reports.
The 2020 first-round pick enjoyed a breakout of sorts in 2022 after mostly struggling his first two seasons, but it's no surprise the Ravens won't guarantee him a $12.7 million salary for 2024, especially after they traded for fellow inside linebacker Roqaun Smith last fall and then gave him a five-year, $100 million extension with $60 million paid out through the first three years. Queen actually played much better after the Ravens added Smith, ultimately finishing with career highs for tackles (117), sacks (five), QB hits (14), pass defenses (six) and interceptions (two). While his performance hasn't been consistent, Queen has started every game since the Ravens drafted him 28th overall in 2020. The team may have found his eventual replacement in 2023 third-rounder Trenton Simpson, a Clemson product who ran a 4.43 40-yard dash at 235 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Career year in third season
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Queen had a career year in 2022 by setting new career highs in tackles (117), sacks (5.0), interceptions (2) and pass breakups (6).
The former first-round pick delivered on his potential this season and cemented himself as a key part of what was a strong Baltimore defense. Queen was better at finding the ballcarrier and was relied upon for more snaps as he bested his previous career high by 125 reps. Baltimore can pick up Queen's fifth-year option this offseason, and his performance, especially in 2022, should lay the groundwork for that to happen.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Impactful effort Week 16
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Queen tallied nine tackles (one solo), a half-sack, a defended pass and a fumble recovery in a 17-9 win over Atlanta on Saturday.
Queen played 94 percent of Baltimore's defensive snaps in the victory and made his presence felt in multiple ways. The linebacker combined with Brandon Stephens on a first-quarter sack of Desmond Ridder, recovered a Drake London fumble in the second period to help set up Baltimore's lone touchdown and finished second on the Ravens with nine total stops. Queen needs one more tackle to set a new career-high mark.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Officially active
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Queen (thigh) is active for Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh.
Queen suffered a thigh bruise in Week 13 and was deemed questionable heading into Week 14. However, he never really appeared in danger of missing Sunday's matchup. Across 12 appearances, the third-year linebacker has totaled 85 tackles, four sacks, one interception and a forced fumble.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Officially questionable
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Queen (thigh) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh.
Queen, who picked up a thigh bruise in Week 13, logged a full practice Friday after back-to-back limited sessions to start Week 14 prep. Per Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun, the third-year linebacker said Wednesday that he's "pretty sure" he'll play Sunday, so given his comments earlier in the week and his participation Friday, it appears like Queen, barring a setback, will play against the Steelers. Across 12 appearances, Queen has totaled 85 tackles, four sacks, one interception and a forced fumble.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Says he'll likely play in Week 14
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Queen (thigh) said Wednesday that he's "pretty sure" he'll play Sunday against Pittsburgh, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Queen picked up a thigh bruise during the Week 13 win over Denver, but he doesn't anticipate the injury keeping him sidelined for a divisional clash against Pittsburgh. Across 12 appearances, the third-year linebacker has totaled 85 tackles, four sacks, one interception and a forced fumble.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Carted off Sunday
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Queen has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Broncos with a thigh injury, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Queen recorded nine tackles before he went down with a thigh issue that required him to be carted off the field, per Zrebiec. While the nature of this issue is still unclear, its apparent severity could threaten his availability heading into Baltimore's Week 14 game versus Pittsburgh. With Queen sidelined, expect Roquan Smith and Malik Harrison to slot in as the Ravens' primary inside linebackers.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Five solo stops Monday
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Queen recorded five tackles (five solo) and one pass defended during Monday's 27-13 win against the Saints.
Queen tied as the Ravens' second-leading tackler as the Saints were limited to just 49 offensive plays. The 23-year-old also played all but two of Baltimore's 51 defensive snaps in the team's first game with fellow inside linebacker Roquan Smith, who also logged five tackles Monday. Queen has now recorded a team-high 58 tackles (43 solo), 3.5 sacks, three passes defended and one interception this season, and he should continue to play a prominent role next time out against the Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 20.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Collects double-digit tackles
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Queen recorded 11 tackles (seven solo), including one sack and three tackles for loss overall, during Sunday's 23-20 win against the Browns.
Queen's finished with a team high in tackles against Cleveland, marking his first double-digit performance of the season. The third-year linebacker also increased his sack total to 3.5 on the year as he brought down Jacoby Brissett for a five-yard loss in the third quarter. Through seven games in 2022, Queen has recorded 49 tackles (34 solo), two passes defended, one interception and a forced fumble on 421 defensive snaps.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Plays every down Sunday
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Queen recorded eight tackles (five solo), including a half-sack, i the Week 1 win against the Jets on Sunday.
Queen led the Ravens in quarterback hits with three on Jets signal-caller Joe Flacco. The third-year linebacker, who saw his total defensive snaps fall despite playing more total games during his second season in 2021, lined up on every single down for Baltimore's defense Sunday. Queen could see his total production increase should he continue to play a full-time starting role in 2022.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Solid second season
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Queen tallied 98 total tackles, 2.0 sacks and one fumble recovery in 2021.
The second-year linebacker out of LSU turned in a solid season but still showed that there is room for improvement. Queen's ability in coverage was a problem in his rookie season and his numbers in that area actually declined in 2021 as he allowed 8.2 YPA and gave up two touchdowns. He was a reliable presence, however, playing in every game and logging the second-most snaps on the Baltimore defense behind Chuck Clark. It's important to note that Queen is still young for his experience level as he won't turn 23 until August. He's still a standout athlete who can be an impact player despite being somewhat undersized for an inside linebacker. The 2020 first-round selection will be a significant piece of the Baltimore defense in 2022.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Six tackles in Pittsburgh
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Queen had six total tackles (five solo, one assist) Sunday against the Steelers.
The second-year linebacker suffered a rib injury in his previous game against the Browns but managed to play 91 percent of the snaps Sunday. Queen logged six tackles to bring his season total to 68 through 12 games. The Ravens travel to Cleveland to face the Browns on Sunday.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Ready to go for Week 13
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Queen (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Queen was able to practice as a full participant Thursday and Friday, so it was a little surprising to see him still listed as questionable heading into Week 13. The 2020 first-round pick has recorded 62 tackles and two sacks across 11 appearances this season.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Questionable for AFC North clash
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Queen (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Queen sustained the injury in last week's win over the Chargers but was able to return to the game. Given that context and his limited practice participation, Queen's more likely than not to ultimately suit up barring a setback.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Tallies six stops
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Queen posted six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Lions.
Queen has now recorded a team-high 23 tackles and a sack through three games. The 22-year-old linebacker should maintain IDP viability all season, and he's on track to comfortably top last year's 106-tackle mark.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Generates eight tackles
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Queen posted eight tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 36-35 win over the Chiefs.
Queen is off to a hot start in his sophomore season, recording 17 tackles and a sack through two games. The LSU product maintains a solid floor as a tackler on a weekly basis, but his ability to produce sacks and turnovers offers material fantasy upside.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Top tackler in Week 11 loss
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Queen made nine tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Titans.
Queen missed a handful of snaps in Sunday's game because of some bumps and bruises, but he still managed to lead the team in tackles, extending his team high to 70 stops through 10 games. The rookie out of LSU is a dependable fantasy asset, and 100 tackles this season is a reasonable goal. He'll look to keep the momentum rolling in a crucial divisional matchup against Pittsburgh on Thursday.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Dominates college teammate
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Queen registered nine tackles, one sack, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and one defensive touchdown during Sunday's 27-3 win against the Bengals.
Joe Burrow's LSU teammate was a nightmare for the rookie signal-caller Sunday, beginning his prolific afternoon with a combo strip-sack/fumble recovery at the 9:40 mark of the second quarter. Queen would also scoop up a fumble forced by Marcus Peters on rookie wideout Tee Higgins, collecting the loose ball and streaking 53 yards down the field to provide Baltimore with a prohibitive 27-0 lead with 8:21 to play in regulation. Queen now has nine or more tackles in three of his past four games, as he heads into a Week 6 matchup against a Philadelphia offense that is tied with Dallas for an NFL-high 11 giveaways.
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Ravens' Patrick Queen: Tackle leader in NFL debut
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Queen recorded eight tackles, a sack and a QB hit in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Browns.
Queen lived up to his first-round billing, pacing the team in tackles and pestering Baker Mayfield all afternoon. The 21-year-old linebacker played just 74 percent of the defensive snaps as well, but he can handle an every-down workload as one of the most skilled rookie linebackers in coverage. His upside is intriguing if he can log a full workload in the upcoming weeks.
