Baltimore will be without Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. With kickoff fast approaching, we're looking at 7 Ravens players with the most to prove in the preseason opener.
After weeks of waiting, the Baltimore Ravens will play a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium. With the two teams partaking in a spirited joint practice session on Tuesday, the Ravens are expected to rest key starters and contributors.
Baltimore will be without Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. With kickoff fast approaching, we're looking at 7 Ravens players with the most to prove in the preseason opener.
WR Devontez Walker
After contributing primarily on special teams as a rookie, Walker has flashed speed and big-play abilities all summer long. With the big three of Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and DeAndre Hopkins likely to sit, Thursday night offers a massive opportunity for Walker to carve out his role with Cooper Rush throwing the passes.
K Tyler Loop
Loop has performed so well that Baltimore waived undrafted rookie kicker John Hoyland. During this past Sunday's open practice, Loop was 12-for-12 and made a 60-yard field goal. Now he'll need to do it under the lights on a bigger stage.
RB Keaton Mitchell
The Ravens have been high on Mitchell since they brought him in as an undrafted free agent in 2023, and he's regained his rookie burst. With Derrick Henry out for Thursday night, Mitchell has a chance to solidify his role in Todd Monken's offense.
DB Sanoussi Kane
Kyle Hamilton's absence will create more reps for second-year safety Sanoussi Kane, who has been solid in the competition to be the No. 3 safety behind Hamilton and Malaki Starks.
WR Dayton Wade
Wade spent the entire 2024 season on Baltimore’s practice squad, but he offers big-play ability and will look to build on what he displayed last summer, including a 56-yard touchdown catch against the Falcons.
DB T.J. Tampa
Tampa spent most of last season injured and saw action in just seven games due to an ankle injury, but offers size and has had a strong training camp.
QB Devin Leary
Baltimore didn't select a quarterback in the NFL draft and signed no signal callers in the undrafted free agent class. The Ravens have an MVP as QB1 and a solid backup in Cooper Rush. Baltimore did select a quarterback in last year's NFL Draft, Devin Leary, out of Kentucky in the sixth round, but it didn't work out too well. Leary was cut in the preseason and then signed to the practice squad. If the Ravens carry two quarterbacks on the roster, Leary could be released and signed to the practice squad again.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens vs. Colts: 7 players with the most to prove in preseason opener
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