Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 17
Ravens Cruise 24-7 in Preseason Opener as Jesse Minter Flags 2 Injury Concerns
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 17

Ravens Cruise 24-7 in Preseason Opener as Jesse Minter Flags 2 Injury Concerns

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 17

Summary

  • Baltimore's backups controlled a 24-7 win over Philadelphia, with Jesse Minter saying post-tape review that the Ravens handled pre-snap operation cleanly on both sides and rarely faced play-clock pressure.
  • Joe Fagnano helped sustain drives for the third-string offense, while rookie running back Adam Randall carried 12 times for 46 yards and a touchdown with Rasheen Ali still sidelined.
  • Rasheen Ali is "working through some stuff," Minter said, adding he does not expect anything major but offered no timetable for the running back's return.
  • Jay Higgins IV missed Monday's practice after a concussion in the opener, while Teddye Buchanan returned but avoided team drills as he works back from a late-2025 ACL tear.
  • Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins also returned to practice, and rookie guard Vega Ioane flashed physicality across 15 snaps as Baltimore used the opener to test depth more than starters.

Insights

With sudden injuries testing their depth, will the Ravens' emerging backup stars secure crucial roster spots before September?
Will Baltimore's dominant rookie performances translate into regular-season success, or is it merely an illusion of preseason hype?
After a flawless preseason debut, can Jesse Minter's disciplined communication system withstand the pressure of actual NFL starters?