The practice field was quiet, the air thick with late spring heat and even heavier expectations. A familiar figure stood near the sideline, arms folded, scanning bodies in motion. He’d seen MVPs rise, seasons fall, and playoff dreams unravel in the cold. But what he needed now wasn’t flash — it was muscle, experience, and grit. The kind of presence that doesn’t make headlines… until it keeps one from happening.

It was 2018 when two players took their first steps into the NFL spotlight. One was a dynamic quarterback drafted by Baltimore at No. 32 overall — a man who would go on to rewrite rushing records. The other, an offensive tackle quietly selected at No. 89 by the Rams, was built for the dirty work in the trenches. The former, Lamar Jackson, became the first QB to have two 1000+ rushing yards seasons and has the most rushing yards by a QB in the NFL. The latter, Joseph Noteboom, despite not being nearly as recognizable, has something Jackson doesn’t—a Super Bowl ring. Now, fate has brought them together in a new chapter.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh recently surprised fans by securing a new deal with the former Rams offensive tackle. The 29-year-old veteran fills the void left by Josh Jones, who departed for the Seattle Seahawks in free agency. Noteboom had spent all his NFL seasons with the Rams and was part of their Super Bowl LVI championship squad during the 2021 season.

Known for his positional flexibility, Noteboom brings critical depth to Baltimore’s offensive line. With 71 games played and 35 starts, the veteran is expected to contribute both at guard and tackle — something Ravens GM Eric DeCosta confirmed by labeling him a “swing tackle” in the current roster plans.