With the roster cutdown date set for Tuesday afternoon, we release the final 53-man roster prediction of the summer.
Baltimore has a stacked roster, but difficult decisions to make at the quarterback, running back, defensive back, and linebacker positions.
With teams around the league already making roster cuts, we’re breaking down the final 53-man roster prediction of the preseason.
QB--2
Lamar Jackson
Tyler Huntley
Position Notes: Depending on whom you ask, Tyler Huntley is either the unquestioned backup quarterback or in a roster battle of his own.
With so many deep positions, the Ravens will likely only carry two signal-callers on the roster.
Anthony Brown will be around and will serve as the No. 3 quarterback on the practice squad.
RB --4
J.K. Dobbins
Gus Edwards
Justice Hill
Keaton Mitchell
Position notes: We have Mitchell making the roster over Melvin Gordon.
The rookie from ECU offers dynamic traits and Baltimore wouldn’t be guaranteed to have clear the waiver wires in hopes of a practice squad deal.
Fullback-1
Patrick Ricard
Position notes: Being a jack of all trades keeps Rickard on the roster even with Baltimore likely to carry four running backs and three tight ends.
WR--6
Odell Beckham Jr.
Rashod Bateman
Zay Flowers
Nelson Agholor
Devin Duvernay
Tylan Wallace
Position notes: This is a deep position group that really only had questions regarding the No. 6 wide receiver spot.
Tylan Wallace had an outstanding preseason and should lock down the spot.
TE--3
Mark Andrews
Isaiah Likely
Charlie Kolar
Position notes:Charlie Kolar has done enough to warrant a roster spot, while rookie Travis Vokolek has made things difficult.
OL--9
Ronnie Stanley
John Simpson
Tyler Linderbaum
Kevin Zeitler
Morgan Moses
Patrick Mekari
Daniel Faalele
Sala Aumavae-Laulu
Sam Mustipher
Position notes: John Simpson won the left guard job, while Ben Cleveland appears to be the odd man out.
DL--4
Michael Pierce
Justin Madubuike
Broderick Washington
Travis Jones
Position note: Baltimore could keep five players at the position and that could include putting Brent Urban on the practice squad, or scouring the waiver wire.
Having Jadeveon Clowney also eliminates the need for a fifth defensive tackle, because he’s capable of sliding down inside as a run-stopper.
Edge Rusher - 5
Odafe Oweh
David Ojabo
Tyus Bowser
Jadeveon Clowney
Tavius Robinson
Position note: Bowser could miss games to start the season, while rookie Tavius Robinson will make the roster despite a subpar preseason.
MLB --5
Roquan Smith
Patrick Queen
Trenton Simpson
Malik Harrison
Del’Shawn Phillips
Position notes: Simpson returned from injury and a rocky preseason outing, while we have Del’Shawn Phillips making the 53-man roster after a standout summer.
CB--6
Marlon Humphrey
Rock Ya-Sin
Ronald Darby
Kevon Seymour
Damarion “Pepe” Williams
Kyu Kelly
Position notes: You can make mistakes, and we left Jalyn Armour-Davis off the initial 53-man roster because Brandon Stephens is a dual-threat defensive back.
Marlon Humphrey’s timetable is unknown, making things even more unclear.
S/DB--5
Ar’Darius Washington
Marcus Williams
Kyle Hamilton
Geno Stone
Brandon Stephens
Position notes:We have 11 total defensive backs, with both Ar’Darius Washington and Brandon Stephens able to play in the slot and in space.
Special Teams --3
Justin Tucker
Jordan Stout
Tyler Ott
Position notes: The Ravens have the best kicker on the planet and no real issues.
