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PositiveInjurySep 14, 2026Jacob Gibbs

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Week 1 snap rate leaders - ROOKIE TEs 66% - Nate Boerkircher (JAX) (a bit inflated by blowout) 54% - Eli Raridon (NE) 41% - Kenyon Sadiq (NYJ) 33% - Matthew Hibner (BAL) 28% - Will Kacmarek (MIA) 11% - Marlin Klein (HOU) 8% - Josh Cuevas (BAL) Inactive - Max Klare (LAR), Justin Joly (MIA), Tanner Koziol (JAX), Joe Royer (CLE) Placed on IR right before the season started - Eli Stowers

Week 1 snap rate leaders - ROOKIE TEs 66% - Nate Boerkircher (JAX) (a bit inflated by blowout) 54% - Eli Raridon (NE) 41% - Kenyon Sadiq (NYJ) 33% - Matthew Hibner (BAL) 28% - Will Kacmarek (MIA) 11% - Marlin Klein (HOU) 8% - Josh Cuevas (BAL) Inactive - Max Klare (LAR), Justin Joly (MIA), Tanner Koziol (JAX), Joe Royer (CLE) Placed on IR right before the season started - Eli Stowers

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 14, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

Hibner is clearly third in the tight end pecking order, out-snapping fellow rookie Josh Cuevas 23 to six; he caught one pass for 13 yards in Week 1.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hibner played 23 snaps and caught one pass for 13 yards, clearly establishing himself as the third tight end ahead of rookie Josh Cuevas (six snaps). His snap share and early production suggest he is the backup to Mark Andrews and Durham Smythe.

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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

Matthew Hibner turned a short out-route pass into a 13-yard gain to help push the Ravens deeper into the red zone, setting up a score in Week 1. He was not targeted again in the game.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Matthew Hibner turned a short out-route pass into a 13-yard gain to help push the Ravens deeper into the red zone, setting up a score. However, he wasn't targeted again in the game, indicating a limited role in the Ravens' tight end rotation.

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Battle Red Blog

Rookie tight end Matthew Hibner is among the new faces in the Ravens' receiving corps for 2026; Hibner will be a target for Lamar Jackson alongside familiar faces Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews.

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie TE Hibner is among the new faces Lamar Jackson will target in 2026, providing additional receiving options for the Ravens.

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PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

The source predicts Hibner leads the Ravens tight end room in receiving yards in 2026. Hibner projects as a more likely instant producer than Josh Cuevas given his athletic profile and yards-after-catch ability. The Ravens need at least one of their rookie tight ends to develop into a complementary receiving role to fill absences left by Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar. Hibner has upside to receive a handful of catches per game and possesses downfield yards-after-catch skills to turn receptions into solid yardage, particularly as he develops in the offensive attack.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source projects Hibner as the more likely instant producer among Ravens rookie tight ends, citing his athletic profile and yards-after-catch ability. With Mark Andrews averaging only 24.8 receiving yards per game in 2025 (his least productive season since his rookie year), Hibner has upside to receive a handful of catches per game and turn receptions into solid yardage as the season progresses, positioning him to lead the tight end room in receiving yards.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The rookie fourth-round tight end showed off his receiving chops against the Eagles in the previous week, part of a Ravens tight end competition where the team will need at least one of their two rookie TEs to contribute on Sundays this season.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

Round 4 TE (No. 133 overall) put together one of the most impressive performances of Baltimore's rookie class in preseason debut; on 32 snaps, Hibner finished as the Ravens' highest graded offensive player by PFF with a 92.6 overall grade (74.0 pass blocking, 93.6 receiving). In the passing game, he matched up one-on-one with a linebacker, created separation on an out-and-up route, and caught a screen while showing ability to operate in space and create additional yardage after the catch. He also logged 17 run blocking snaps with several quality reps sealing defenders to create running lanes. The source emphasizes his versatility: receiving ability, movement skills, and functional blocking translated into 5 catches for 61 yards.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Round 4, No. 133 overall tight end put together one of the most impressive performances of Baltimore's rookie class in preseason debut; finished as Ravens' highest graded offensive player by PFF with 92.6 overall grade (74.0 pass blocking, 93.6 receiving); logged 32 snaps (17 run block, 2 pass protection) and 5 receptions for 61 yards; athleticism showed up immediately in passing game with ability to match up one-on-one against linebackers, create separation on routes, and finish with receptions; also had several quality run blocking reps sealing defenders to create running lanes; combination of receiving ability, movement skills, and functional blocking demonstrates versatility Baltimore plans to utilize.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 19, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Matthew Hibner is identified as a breakout candidate after a strong preseason performance where he played 80% of snaps in-line, recorded 61 receiving yards, and demonstrated efficiency with 5.0 yards per route run. He is viewed as the potential heir apparent to Mark Andrews in Baltimore.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Had a good preseason performance and looked fine, but Hartitz expects only tight end three treatment given Mark Andrews and Durham Smythe were wrestling with the starters. Ravens fans called him out on social media for not including Hibner, but Hartitz maintains limited upside.

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PositiveSleeperAug 17, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Matthew Hibner is a recommended target in tight end premium formats, especially given the consistently bearish reports surrounding Mark Andrews.

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PositiveUsageAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Hibner started at tight end and was busy early and continued playing deep into the game, getting significant snaps due to a lack of tight end alternatives for the Ravens.

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PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026Jacob Gibbs

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Matthew Hibner - Preseason Week 1 - every touch Baltimore Ravens Round 4 rookie TE 5-61 receiving on 5 targets (12 routes)

Matthew Hibner - Preseason Week 1 - every touch Baltimore Ravens Round 4 rookie TE 5-61 receiving on 5 targets (12 routes)

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PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Watched every snap of Hibner yesterday: There’s been no chatter of him playing like this in training camp but it was good enough to where if the Mark Andrews reported struggles are true that he chips away at Andrews route share It’s meaningful for fantasy for him to go from 80%+ to 65% I’ve been a fade and nothing I’ve heard or seen suggests I should definitely buy back in

Watched every snap of Hibner yesterday: There’s been no chatter of him playing like this in training camp but it was good enough to where if the Mark Andrews reported struggles are true that he chips away at Andrews route share It’s meaningful for fantasy for him to go from 80%+ to 65% I’ve been a fade and nothing I’ve heard or seen suggests I should definitely buy back in

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

Rookie receiver who showed flashes of his potential role in Declan Doyle's offense; led the team in receiving alongside Elijah Sarratt and Ja'Kobi Lane in the preseason opener.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

Rookie TE eased concerns about a lackluster tight end room performance in training camp with a big catch down the field on the opening drive and two consecutive catch-and-run plays showing burst, signaling readiness to contribute in the regular season.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The rookie tight end eased concerns about the Ravens' lackluster tight end room performance during training camp with a big catch down the field on the opening drive, followed by two nice catch-and-run plays on consecutive drives that showed burst in the process.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

Rookie TE eased concerns about the Ravens' tight end room performance during training camp with a big catch on the opening drive and two consecutive catch-and-run plays on back-to-back drives, showing burst in the process.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

Rookie tight end being evaluated for NFL-readiness as a pass catcher; the offensive staff has not yet tipped their hand about how the tight ends will be deployed, making his performance in preseason action a key evaluation point.

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PositiveSleeperAug 8, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

The source identifies Matthew Hibner as a deep-cut sleeper tight end, praising his high athleticism.

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NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Incoming mid-round pick tight end; the source questions what impact he and fellow rookie Josh Cuevas can provide right away for the Ravens after they lost Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, and Pat Ricard.

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NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

An incoming mid-round rookie tight end; the source questions what impact he can provide right away for the Ravens after they lost Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, and Pat Ricard.

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PositiveNewsAug 3, 202632BeatWriters

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Ravens Camp - Practice 5 Notebook - First day of pads brought a little extra juice - Offensive line found some rhythm today, expected when the physicality returns - WR vs. DB one-on-ones were fun. Highlighted by Elijah Surratt who was really strong there - Busy day for tight ends, especially in redzone work. Some nice grabs by Mark Andrews and Matthew Hibner - Offense tried the deep shot a few times but rarely connected, secondary was solid #RavensFlock

Ravens Camp - Practice 5 Notebook - First day of pads brought a little extra juice - Offensive line found some rhythm today, expected when the physicality returns - WR vs. DB one-on-ones were fun. Highlighted by Elijah Surratt who was really strong there - Busy day for tight ends, especially in redzone work. Some nice grabs by Mark Andrews and Matthew Hibner - Offense tried the deep shot a few times but rarely connected, secondary was solid #RavensFlock

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NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Matthew Hibner is one of four mid-round rookie picks the Ravens are relying on for significant WR/TE snaps in 2026. Hibner is a catch-first, 24-year-old tight end who ran a 4.57 40-yard dash after a modest college career, suggesting limited athletic upside. The source notes that Baltimore's offseason overhaul relies on 'significant contributions from four mid-round picks,' with Hibner being one of those contributors expected to fill the void left by departing tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar.

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