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Recreational activities will not be a part of the Baltimore Ravens locker room, at least for the foreseeable future.
Coach John Harbaugh made the decision to strip the room of video game consoles, ping-pong tables, cornhole boards and other items, The Baltimore Sun reported.
The decision was made following the Ravens’ Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Ravens lost their next two games, bringing the team’s losing streak to four.
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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh watches during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on August 16, 2025. (Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)
Injuries have plagued the Ravens this season, as the team fell to its current record of 1-5. A 41-17 loss over the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 marked Baltimore’s only victory this season.
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Lamar Jackson has missed several games this season, but could soon return to action. The two-time NFL MVP remains listed as questionable for this Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears, but participated on a limited basis in Wednesday’s practice.
The Baltimore Ravens enter the locker room before the game against the Indianapolis Colts during the 2025 NFL preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 7, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (G Fiume/Getty Images)
An Instagram post by Ravens punter Jordan Stout that appeared to show Jackson playing a video game may have contributed to the decision to remove certain items from the locker room. The post included the caption “Working hard.”
A general view of M&T Bank Stadium in the first quarter featuring the Baltimore Ravens against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. (Mitch Stringer/USA TODAY Sports)
The Ravens advanced to the AFC Championship game and Jackson received Most Valuable Player honors for the second time. Baltimore won a playoff game last season and entered 2025 with expectations of competing for a Super Bowl title.
It remains to be seen if removing gaming consoles and other recreational items will have an impact on the Ravens as the team attempts to turn its season around.
