THE STORY. THE RAVENS WILL NOT BE BORING, THE TEAM TOLD US TODAY. EVEN THOUGH IT APPEARS THEY ENTERED A CONTEST LAST MONTH TO DO JUST THAT. THIS IS BORING WITH A CAPITAL B, NOT LOWERCASE KAI REED AS IN ELON MUSK’S STARTUP THE BORING COMPANY. LAST MONTH, THE RAVENS APPARENTLY ENTERED A CONTEST CALLED THE TUNNEL VISION CHALLENGE TO GET A FREE ONE MILE UNDERGROUND TUNNEL BUILT IN BALTIMORE, LIKE THE ONE THE COMPANY CONSTRUCTED IN LAS VEGAS ON TUESDAY ON X, THE BORING COMPANY ANNOUNCED BALTIMORE WAS ONE OF THREE WINNERS, AND OUR CITY WAS GETTING A FREE TUNNEL THAT WOULD BE CALLED THE RAVENS LOOP. THE RAVENS CALLED IT A COMPELLING OPPORTUNITY WHEN WE ASKED THE TEAM, BUT INDICATED THEY’RE BACKING OUT OF THE PROPOSAL, WHAT WAS THAT PROPOSAL? WE ASKED FOR DETAILS AS WELL AS WHO DID YOU LOOP IN ON THE PLAN? WOULD IT BE HERE, UNDERNEATH, NEXT TO OR NEAR THE STADIUM, WHICH THE TEAM DOESN’T OWN OR CONTROL? SOURCES TELL 11 NEWS THE RAVENS ENTERED THE CONTEST ALL ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT COLLABORATING WITH OR NOTIFYING ANY PUBLIC, OFFICIAL OR AGENCY, INCLUDING BALTIMORE CITY. HERE’S WHAT THE MAYOR HAD TO SAY WHEN WE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM TODAY BUILDING THIS TUNNEL IN BALTIMORE CITY. WHAT’S YOUR REACTION TO THAT AND WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE IDEA? EVERYONE KNOWS I LOVE MY FOOTBALL TEAM DEARLY, BUT I WHOLEHEARTEDLY SUPPORT THEIR DECISION TO PULL OUT THIS APPLICATION BECAUSE, QUITE FRANKLY, THEY COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT MY APPROVAL OR THE GOVERNOR’S APPROVAL. AND I CAN ONLY SPEAK FOR MYSELF. IT WAS NOT SOMETHING THAT I WOULD BE APPROVING. WE’VE SENT EMAILS TO BORING ASKING WHY WOULD THEY WANT TO DIG HERE WITHOUT THE CITY SUPPORT OR THE STATE SUPPORT? AND NO DETAILS INCLUDED FROM THE RAVENS IN THE STATEMENT THEY SENT US. BUT IT DOES READ IN PART. WHILE WE APPRECIATE BEING SELECTED FOLLOWING DISCUSSIONS WITH PUBLIC PARTNERS, WE HAVE DETERMINED WE WILL NOT CONTINUE WITH THE PROCESS AT THIS TIME.
An Elon Musk-led venture picked Baltimore to get a free tunnel. The Ravens backed out the next day
Updated: 6:29 PM EDT Mar 25, 2026
A day after an Elon Musk-led venture announced Baltimore was selected to receive a free, underground tunnel, the Ravens backed out.The news comes after the Ravens Loop was announced as one of 16 finalists — among more than 500 submissions — for The Boring Company’s Tunnel Vision Challenge.The Baltimore project, named Ravens Loop, will not move forward, according to the Ravens and a post on X from The Boring Company.”After initial meetings, this project unfortunately will not be moving forward as part of the competition,” the post read.Last month, the Ravens apparently entered the contest to get a free, one-mile underground tunnel built in Baltimore — similar to the one the company constructed in Las Vegas.The Ravens said the project’s selection marked “a compelling opportunity,” but said they were backing out of the proposal.Details regarding the Ravens Loop are scarce. The loop’s location is unknown, as is who actually submitted the proposal.Sources told WBAL-TV 11 News that the Ravens entered the contest all on their own, without collaborating with or notifying any public official or agency — including Baltimore City.”Everyone knows I love my football team dearly, but I wholeheartedly support their decision to pull out of this application. Because quite frankly, they couldn’t have done it without my approval or the governor’s approval. I can only speak for myself. It was not something that I would be approving,” said Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.The Governor’s Office has not responded to a request for information about the project. The Maryland Stadium Authority and The Boring Company also have yet to respond.In a statement, Chad Steele, senior vice president of communications for the Ravens, said:”The Boring Company identified Baltimore as a potential site through its Tunnel Vision Challenge, presenting a possibly compelling opportunity for the region.”While we appreciate being selected, the concept is only in the exploratory phase and following discussions with public partners, we have determined we will not continue with the process at this time.”We are grateful for the collaboration and remain supportive of initiatives that drive innovation and investment in Baltimore.”
BALTIMORE —
A day after an Elon Musk-led venture announced Baltimore was selected to receive a free, underground tunnel, the Ravens backed out.
The news comes after the Ravens Loop was announced as one of 16 finalists — among more than 500 submissions — for The Boring Company’s Tunnel Vision Challenge.
The Baltimore project, named Ravens Loop, will not move forward, according to the Ravens and a post on X from The Boring Company.
“After initial meetings, this project unfortunately will not be moving forward as part of the competition,” the post read.
Last month, the Ravens apparently entered the contest to get a free, one-mile underground tunnel built in Baltimore — similar to the one the company constructed in Las Vegas.
The Ravens said the project’s selection marked “a compelling opportunity,” but said they were backing out of the proposal.
Details regarding the Ravens Loop are scarce. The loop’s location is unknown, as is who actually submitted the proposal.
Sources told WBAL-TV 11 News that the Ravens entered the contest all on their own, without collaborating with or notifying any public official or agency — including Baltimore City.
“Everyone knows I love my football team dearly, but I wholeheartedly support their decision to pull out of this application. Because quite frankly, they couldn’t have done it without my approval or the governor’s approval. I can only speak for myself. It was not something that I would be approving,” said Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.
The Governor’s Office has not responded to a request for information about the project. The Maryland Stadium Authority and The Boring Company also have yet to respond.
In a statement, Chad Steele, senior vice president of communications for the Ravens, said:
“The Boring Company identified Baltimore as a potential site through its Tunnel Vision Challenge, presenting a possibly compelling opportunity for the region.”While we appreciate being selected, the concept is only in the exploratory phase and following discussions with public partners, we have determined we will not continue with the process at this time.”We are grateful for the collaboration and remain supportive of initiatives that drive innovation and investment in Baltimore.”