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He def will.

I didn't know Likely had a fracture and resultant surgery. He may start the season on IR?

I don’t know the details.

Yeah they can do that with what, 7 or 8 players, designated for return after 4 games..right?

I think they are going to to use ir massage keeping guys.

A private events group has been developed in partnership with the Ravens to be the exclusive partner for non-gameday event services at M&T Bank Stadium. As the private events arm of the Ravens, Relentless Events will oversee more than a dozen venues at the stadium, ranging from private suites to large-scale spaces capable of hosting thousands of guests. The organization promises to bring the energy and precision of Ravens gameday to everything from weddings and galas to corporate functions and concerts. “Our mission at Relentless Events is to deliver bold, dynamic and unforgettable experiences for our clients and their guests that mirror the energy of Ravens gameday,” Kimone Kocica, director of private events, said in a statement last week. The announcement follows an agreement between the Ravens and the Maryland Stadium Authority that gave the team control of marketing for exclusive areas and club-level spaces at M&T Bank Stadium. Approved earlier this month by the authority’s board, the deal shifts promotional responsibilities from the state to the team, which already manages corporate partnerships and premium branding. Under the agreement, the stadium authority will accept a flat annual fee of $431,085 for fiscal year 2025 from the Ravens, as opposed to a percentage-based system for event revenue in years past. The flat fee will rise 3% annually, a figure calculated by averaging 11 years of stadium revenues while excluding the lowest-performing years and the coronavirus pandemic period. Most of that funding comes from a 2022 state law authorizing the stadium authority to issue up to $1.2 billion in bonds for upgrades to M&T Bank Stadium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards — $600 million for each facility. The Ravens became eligible for their share of those funds in January 2023 after agreeing to a lease extension that keeps them in Baltimore through at least 2037. As the stadium’s private events arm, Relentless Events is offering clients access to spaces such as: The Raven, a field-level club inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem. Champions Club, which highlights team history with high-end food and beverage services. The Trust, which features a lounge modeled after early 20th-century Baltimore banks. Caesars Sportsbook Club, which can accommodate up to 8,000 guests. Miller Lite Gatehouse & Roof Deck, a dual-level venue with skyline views. Locker Room, an event space within the Ravens’ gameday locker room for up to 200 guests. Private and party suites, offering stadium views and amenities. Blackwing, presented by Sagamore Rye, a speakeasy-style venue, and the stadium’s playing field, which can host up to 4,000 guests. The Ravens’ senior vice president of stadium operations and guest experience, Rich Tamayo, said the goal is to extend the franchise’s brand into the events business. “This is more than a venue; it’s a platform for extraordinary experiences,” Tamayo said in the statement. Relentless Events will operate year-round, offering private access to the stadium’s spaces when the Ravens are not playing. Have a news tip? Contact Todd Karpovich at tkarpovich@baltsun.com or on X as @ToddKarpovich. View the full article

Ravens coach John Harbaugh joked on Monday that he finally decided rookie Tyler Loop would be the team’s starting kicker this season when he was asked about it following Saturday night’s preseason win over the Dallas Cowboys. In earnest, Baltimore knew months earlier after a 2 1/2-hour dinner at a Tucson, Arizona, restaurant that included an endless supply of Pepsi and a few tables being rearranged. That’s when Loop convinced senior special teams coach and soda junkie Randy Brown, who took three different west coast trips to meet with the Arizona standout, that he was the right man for the job. “He explained to me his process and it was intricate,” Brown said Monday, speaking with reporters for the first time since Baltimore used a sixth-round pick in April on Loop, the first kicker in the organization’s 30-year history to be drafted. Among the things that Brown — who is entering his 18th season with the Ravens and has worked with Justin Tucker, Billy Cundiff and Matt Stover, among others — was looking for was someone that has a strong leg, is tough mentally and kicks a straight ball. He also wanted to know the specifics of Loop’s process, from how he practices to how many kicks he tries a day to his lifting schedule to his sleeping and eating schedule, as well as his routine on game days. In more detail, he also needed to hear how Loop sees his target, how far back he stands and how many inches his plant foot is from the football. Small details matter significantly, especially with NFL footballs also being different than college footballs. In the NCAA, balls are between 10 1/2 and 11 1/2 inches long with a long circumference of 27.75 inches and short circumference of 20.75. NFL footballs are between 11 and 11 1/4 inches with a long circumference of 28 to 28 1/2 inches and a short circumference of 21 to 21 1/4 inches. That means each has a different sweet spot, different swing plane and different spot to plant. “There’s a spot on the football where you have to kick ball and he knew exactly where that spot was on your foot, and you do it by which lace you want to hit the football on,” Brown said. “The process is, ‘How am I gonna make sure that that spot on my foot hits one inch below the middle of the football, which is our sweet spot, depending on the different size of the football?'” There were other complications to navigate as well. Tucker, a Ravens legend and the most accurate kicker in NFL history, was being investigated by the NFL over allegations of sexual misconduct from more than 15 massage therapists from Baltimore-area spas and still on the team. Nine days after selecting Loop, however, Baltimore released Tucker, who was later suspended 10 weeks by the league for violating its personal conduct policy. A lengthy dinner convinced Ravens senior special teams coach Randy Brown that then-Arizona Wildcat Tyler Loop was the right kicker for the Ravens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) The Ravens had also signed undrafted rookie free agent John Hoyland to compete with Loop. In one late July practice early in training camp, Hoyland converted on all nine of his field goal attempts. With Brown alternating kickers each day at that point, Loop showed up the next morning thinking he’d better not miss. He didn’t, converting all 10 of his tries, including ones from 63, 65 and 68 yards during individual work on a far field. Shortly after on Aug. 2, the Ravens cut Hoyland, leaving Loop as the lone kicker on the roster. The next day, Loop drilled a 60-yard field goal during a practice at M&T Bank Stadium, further solidifying his grip on the position. All the while, he continued to refine his technique. Related Articles Ravens observations: Injury updates on Emery Jones, Adisa Isaac; defense creating turnovers Ravens’ John Harbaugh on Browns naming Flacco starting QB: ‘Joe can sling it’ Joe Flacco named Browns starting QB for Week 1 READER POLL: Are the Orioles must-watch TV with Basallo and Beavers? Ravens 53-man roster projection: Tough decisions await at safety, OL The way Loop planted his foot, how he swung his leg and where he struck the all ball needed work. In the desert climate of Arizona, his apex was also towering — a trajectory that wouldn’t work so hot in AFC North cities Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Cincinnati. There was a new battery to get in sync with as well between long snapper Nick Moore — whom Brown dubbed the Lamar Jackson of NFL long snappers — and his holder, punter Jordan Stout. That was a precise process, too, with a need for the ball to be placed “on a dime” and with the correct amount of “lean,” all in the 1.33 seconds between the snap and Loop’s right foot meeting leather. And despite what Brown said is “elite” leg strength, Ravens coaches needed to see Loop perform in a game to see how well he could put it all together. In Baltimore’s preseason opener at home earlier this month against the Indianapolis Colts, he made 1 of 2 field goal tries, knocking in a 52-yarder and missing from 46. Saturday against the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, he was even more impressive, making 5 of 6 kicks, including ones from 53 and 51 with his lone miss from 50. Harbaugh had seen enough. “I thought he passed [the latest test] with flying colors,” he said Monday. “He’s earned it.” Loop had also emerged. In the beginning, Brown eyed about 10 college kickers. From there, he narrowed it to around a half-dozen before further whittling his list to two he thought were capable of being excellent outdoors. He also talked to Loop’s parents and coaches and watched game tape to figure out if he had the right process to hold up in pressure situations. “Too many kickers just look at the uprights, like, ‘I just gotta make it, somehow I just gotta make it,'” Brown said. “When you talk to a guy, you can tell. You can tell who’s a little flaky and who’s dialed in.” So after that lengthy dinner in Arizona, where Loop at one point moved some tables out of the way to demonstrate his process, Brown, who wasn’t event sure he’d get the chance to use a draft pick on a kicker, texted Harbaugh. The message was simple as it was definitive. It read: “I think we found our guy.” Have a news tip? Contact Brian Wacker at bwacker@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/brianwacker1. View the full article

4 rbs, is that one less safety, offensive lineman, defensive lineman, edge, db? This is a tough roster to crack. Ali has shown well, tough runner, but suspect hands in the passing game. He is okay as a returner,kickoff, so he can cover 2 spots. But the offensive line is going to need what 9? 4 rbs, 3 he's 3 qbs 6 wr's That's 25, is that your offense? Kicker, punter, long snapper Leaves 25 for the defense

As the Ravens entered their final week of the preseason Monday, Head Coach John Harbaugh gave updates on a host of injured Ravens players. Outside linebacker Adisa Isaac, who suffered a dislocated elbow in Saturday's preseason win in Dallas, will miss more time than originally hoped. Tests revealed Isaac has ligament damage and he will undergo surgery, Harbaugh said. Had it been a clean dislocation, it would've been about a three-week recovery. "It's not a season-ender, though," Harbaugh said. "Maybe midway in the season, sometime, he'll have a chance to come back." Harbaugh also said third-round rookie offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr., who has yet to practice due to a shoulder injury the Ravens knew about when he was drafted, will not be ready for the start of the regular season. Jones can stay on the non-football injury list, which means he will not take up a spot on the 53-man roster due next Tuesday. Harbaugh previously said he expected Jones to return at some point in training camp, but doctors are remaining cautious. "The surgeon, the best I can tell you, he wants to be sure that it's fully right," Harbaugh said. "That's the way it should be. We respect that. It's going to take a little longer, so we won't be counting on him early on in the season." The most consequential player on Harbaugh's rundown was tight end Isiaah Likely, who underwent surgery for a small fracture in his foot. Harbaugh said he has not received an update on whether Likely is still a possibility to play Week 1 in Buffalo, but even if he did, he probably would be guarded with divulging much information considering the circumstances. "It was always going to be in that range – first few weeks," Harbaugh said. "It might be harder to pin me down on that one." The Ravens could place Likely on injured reserve at roster cutdown, which would save a spot, but would also mean the talented tight end would be sidelined for at least the first four games. While Reuben Lowery has received plenty of well-deserved buzz at Ravens training camp, and even more after getting an interception in Saturday's preseason win, another undrafted rookie defensive back has also impressed. The 5-foot-9 Keyon Martin came untouched up the middle to drill 6-foot-5 Cowboys backup quarterback Joe Milton for a safety in the first quarter. Martin also had a tackle for a 5-yard loss on the previous play. Harbaugh said he's appreciated the energy Martin has brought to the Under Armour Performance Center each day, and the feisty Louisiana-Lafayette product has backed it up on the field. "He has an infectious personality – always smiling, always energetic, always ready to roll," Harbaugh said. "He's into and he's played well, and he's making a run at this thing [the 53-man roster]." Long snappers always try to remain out of the headlines, but Senior Special Teams Coach Randy Brown said Nick Moore deserves more appreciation. Moore, who bounced back from a torn Achilles in 2023 to return to form last season, is entering his sixth season in Baltimore and has established himself as a critical part of the specialist trio. "Nick Moore is the Lamar Jackson of long snappers in the NFL because he does everything right," Brown said. "Go back and watch the game this [Saturday]. He had eight, pretty much 12 o'clock snaps. … He's got to block defensive tackles, sometimes defensive ends. We ask him to block different than any of the other 32 teams in the NFL. And he covers as well as anybody and he's 260 pounds. Doesn't get enough credit." https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/isaiah-likely-adisa-isaac-emery-jones-injury-updates-ravens-joe-flacco-john-harbaugh-nick-moore

I like that.

Looks like they are keeping 4 rbs.

The Ravens returned to the practice field Monday for a quieter training camp session. Holding their first without fans in attendance created a more intimate atmosphere for players and coaches to get work done with next week’s roster cutdown day looming. Coach John Harbaugh revealed that outside linebacker Adisa Isaac, who suffered a dislocated elbow during Saturday’s preseason game against the Cowboys, sustained ligament damage that’ll force him to undergo surgery and miss the start of the season. Isaac’s injury opens the door for David Ojabo to solidify his spot on the depth chart behind Kyle Van Noy, Odafe Oweh, Tavius Robinson and rookie Mike Green. Harbaugh also confirmed rookie offensive tackle Emery Jones Jr. will not be healthy for the start of the season. Jones Jr. (shoulder), a third-round draft pick out of LSU, is expected to remain on the non-football-injury/illness list and miss Baltimore’s first four regular season games against Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit and Kansas City. “I would say the doctor, the surgeon, the best I can tell you is…he wants to be sure that [Jones’ shoulder] is fully right,” Harbaugh said. “And that’s the way it should be. We respect that. So it’s going to take a little longer…we won’t be counting on him early on in the season.” Running back Keaton Mitchell and safety Kyle Hamilton both participated in the early periods of practice before both players separated from the team and worked out individually. Mitchell, who recorded 68 rushing yards across nine carries in the preseason opener against Indianapolis, did not practice last week leading up to the Cowboys game. On Monday, Mitchell specifically worked on his cutting and agility, participating in a variety of individual drills before the third-year tailback and Hamilton went indoors. Joint practice ‘didn’t make sense’ The Ravens were set to have a joint practice with the Commanders this Thursday ahead of Saturday’s preseason finale. Both sides agreed to cancel based on scheduling, with Washington hosting their second preseason game Monday night against Cincinnati. “It wasn’t going to be the kind of practice possible that we would’ve needed this week for them, they’re on a short week. So we would’ve gone all the way down there and for what it would have had to have been it just didn’t make sense.” Harbaugh and Commanders coach Dan Quinn were both interested in finding a way to make the practice work, Harbaugh said. Instead, they’ll wait until Saturday to share the field at Northwest Stadium. Baltimore Ravens inside linebackers coach Tyler Santucci stands behind assistant linebackers coach Matt Pees during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens defensive quality control coach Brendan Clark stands beside safety Kyle Hamilton as safety Malaki Starks runs during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman C.J. Okoye hits the pads during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens pass rush coach Chuck Smith gives insight regarding coverage to defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens assistant special teams coach Anthony Levine Sr. gestures while speaking with defensive backs including Thomas Graham Jr. and safety Reuben Lowery III during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens cornerback Keyon Martin catches the ball during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens head certified athletic trainer Ron Medlin watches the team during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell holds his helmet during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman C.J. Okoye walks onto the field during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens defensive back Thomas Graham Jr. participates shortly after signing with the squad during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens defensive back Thomas Graham Jr. participates shortly after signing with the squad during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens head football coach John Harbaugh talks with running back Derrick Henry during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens head football coach John Harbaugh talks with running back Derrick Henry during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens head football coach John Harbaugh walks off at the conclusion of practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens head certified athletic trainer Ron Medlin, left talks with head football coach John Harbaugh during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens head certified athletic trainer Ron Medlin, left talks with head football coach John Harbaugh during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens senior special teams coach Randy Brown during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Baltimore Ravens senior special teams coach Randy Brown during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Show Caption1 of 18Baltimore Ravens inside linebackers coach Tyler Santucci stands behind assistant linebackers coach Matt Pees during practice at Baltimore’s training facility, for the upcoming NFL preseason game hosted by the Washington Commanders. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Expand Flowers’ speed on display The highlight of the afternoon came from wideout Zay Flowers, who flashed his speed multiple times and continued to be Lamar Jackson’s go-to target. Flowers hauled in the deepest ball of the session, a 40-yard strike from Jackson on a crossing route where he slipped behind safeties Sanoussi Kane and Malaki Starks. Flowers also made a tough grab in tight coverage, securing a Jackson throw with Kane and Starks draped on him. Jackson later completed a sidearm throw threaded through traffic to fullback Lucas Scott over the middle, a play that drew expressive reactions from teammates and coaches. Ravens safety Beau Brade, shown tackling Cowboys tight end John Stephens Jr. during Saturday's preseason game, intercepted Cooper Rush during Monday's practice for his first takeaway of the preseason. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson) Defense forces multiple takeaways There has not been a bigger defensive emphasis than Zach Orr preaching the importance of takeaways. They managed a pair during Monday’s practice. In 11-on-11 drills at full speed, quarterback Cooper Rush slung the ball to Malik Cunningham, who cut back toward the ball about 15 yards upfield outside the right hashmark. Beau Brade, a second-year safety out of Maryland and a River Hill graduate, gained inside leverage and jumped the route, intercepting Rush for his first takeaway of training camp. Brade hasn’t starred much in training camp until that first pick. He’d been overshadowed by the August darling, undrafted rookie safety Reuben Lowery who is still fighting for a roster spot in the secondary. “Beau is good enough to make the team,” Harbaugh said Saturday night, “and he’s right there with those decisions we’re going to have to make. But, I think I would be very comfortable with Beau being out there playing football for us, playing special teams and playing defense. He’s only gotten better every single day, but he’s proven himself. He plays good football when he is out there.” Later, in a 7-on-7 situation, Lamar Jackson found Charlie Kolar running an out route toward the left sideline. Kolar caught the ball but just as he turned upfield, linebacker Trenton Simpson’s fist rattled it loose. Simpson, who figures to be second in command beside Roquan Smith but also hasn’t had a dazzling camp, stole the ball from Kolar and raced upfield for what would have been a forced-fumble-turned-touchdown. Related Articles Ravens’ John Harbaugh on Browns naming Flacco starting QB: ‘Joe can sling it’ Joe Flacco named Browns starting QB for Week 1 READER POLL: Are the Orioles must-watch TV with Basallo and Beavers? Ravens 53-man roster projection: Tough decisions await at safety, OL 5 things we learned from the Ravens’ preseason win over the Cowboys Rookie linebacker Teddye Buchanan saw an uptick in snaps with the defense’s top unit as Orr experimented with different pieces. Buchanan and Trenton Simpson appeared to share reps alongside Roquan Smith. New addition Thomas Graham Jr., wearing No. 34, was spotted with the reserves as the fifth-year defensive back began his acclimation to Orr’s defense. Harbaugh spent the first few live periods observing practice alongside Orr from the defense’s sideline. Harbaugh later rejoined the offensive coaches, and on two occasions, paused practice to speak with Jackson and the rest of the team’s starters in the offensive huddle. Coach gets amped Assistant special teams coach Anthony Levine Sr. brought an edge to begin the day’s drills. He was spotted barking toward a group of wide receivers and defensive backs on how to win at the line of scrimmage with aggressive hands in order to get vertical. When did Harbaugh decide on Loop? After Saturday night’s preseason win in Dallas, Harbaugh was asked if by this point he felt comfortable with Tyler Loop being the Ravens kicker heading into this season. The sixth-round rookie had just made 5 of 6 attempts, including a pair from over 50 yards. Harbaugh answered with a resounding yes. He was asked on Monday when he came to that decision, whether it was before the game or if Loop’s big night helped sway the team’s thinking? “Pretty much when I stood up there and you [Baltimore Sun Ravens reporter Brian Wacker] were sitting there asking the question, that’s when I decided,” Harbaugh said. “It seemed like the right thing to do. I think it makes sense. He’s earned it. He’s ready. Have tremendous confidence in him.” Ravens practice playlist A curation of songs played by the coaching staff during practice at the Under Armour Performance Center: “at my purest” – Gunna feat. Offset “Colossal” – Future “Walk” – Kodak Black “She Ready” – Key Glock “Mind Your Manners” – Pearl Jam “PJ” – Bossman Dlow & Lil Baby “Livin’ On A Prayer” – Bon Jovi “Still Trappin’” – Lil Durk & King Von “BUSSIN” – Moneybagg Yo & Rob49 “Now Who” – YoungBoy Never Broke Again “sakpase” – Gunna “That’s the Way (I Like It)” – KC and the Sunshine Band “Codeine Dreaming” – Kodak Black feat. Lil Wayne “6th Sense” – Kodak Black “Hold On Loosely” – 38 Special “Whatever She Wants” – Bryson Tiller “Hall of Fame” – Young Dolph “What The Business Is” – Babyface Ray “Back In Blood” – Pooh Shiesty feat. Lil Durk “Shake The Room” – Pop Smoke feat. Quavo Have a news tip? Contact Josh Tolentino at jtolentino@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200, x.com/JCTSports and instagram.com/JCTSports. Contact Sam Cohn at scohn@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/samdcohn. View the full article

The Cleveland Browns officially named Joe Flacco their starting quarterback for Week 1, which means the man who piloted the Ravens to a Super Bowl in 2013 before being succeeded by Lamar Jackson five years later should take the field at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore’s home opener on Sept. 14. “It won’t be the focus right away,” coach John Harbaugh said, “but it’ll be in the back of our minds.” He noted that the preparation for playing Cleveland at this stage is the same as how the Ravens begin every season — with advance scouting on their first four games. They have to get through Buffalo first before dialing in on an AFC North rival. Still, it didn’t come as much of a surprise to Baltimore’s longtime coach that his former signal-caller would emerge as the top option in what is perhaps the strangest and most crowded quarterback situation in the NFL. The controversial Deshaun Watson would have been the incumbent and top option had he not re-torn his right Achilles tendon during rehab in April. Cleveland signed the 40-year-old Flacco to backfill for Watson’s injury. That room also includes Kenny Pickett, who backed up Jalen Hurts during Philadelphia’s Super Bowl run last season. In April, the Browns drafted two quarterbacks, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Then they went out and added another former Ravens quarterback in Tyler Huntley at the start of training camp. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that he expected Cleveland to carry four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster, which would be an unconventional practice for any NFL team. Of the six quarterbacks who have been in contention this offseason, Cleveland landed on the veteran. “Joe Cool leading the way,” their team social media account wrote in a Monday afternoon post. Harbaugh said they had an idea that Cleveland would pick Flacco as their starter. “We know Joe can sling it,” he said. “We know he’s capable of doing it, but we also know what kind of team they are and how tough they are to play against.” The last time Flacco played in Baltimore was for the Ravens on Nov. 4, 2018, in a 23-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He threw for 206 yards without a touchdown and exited because of a hip injury that gave way to the eventual two-time Most Valuable Player. Related Articles Joe Flacco named Browns starting QB for Week 1 READER POLL: Are the Orioles must-watch TV with Basallo and Beavers? Ravens 53-man roster projection: Tough decisions await at safety, OL 5 things we learned from the Ravens’ preseason win over the Cowboys It’s official: Ravens name Tyler Loop their new kicker after preseason show “Man, I did not want to let Lamar get out there, that’s for sure,” Flacco told reporters last season in Indianapolis. “That was my team. And that was very hard mentally for me. I pushed it as far as I could in terms of trying to let them convince me to go out there and play. But at the same time, you don’t want to put your future career in danger.” Following his 11 years in Baltimore, Flacco bounced from Denver to the New York Jets to Cleveland, Indianapolis and now back to the Browns. The last time he played against Baltimore was during his three-year stint in New York. It was Week 1 in 2022, a 24-9 loss in which Flacco threw the ball 59 times, completed 37 passes totaling 309 yards, one touchdown and an interception. “Obviously, his homecoming back here will be a big story,” Harbaugh said, “but just try to focus on playing the best game we can.” Have a news tip? Contact Sam Cohn at scohn@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/samdcohn. Former Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco and coach John Harbaugh celebrate a road playoff win over the Patriots in 2013. (Staff file) View the full article

The Browns have their starting quarterback for Week 1. On Aug. 18, the team announced Coach Kevin Stefanski has named longtime veteran Joe Flacco the starter when Cleveland opens the season Sept. 7 at home against the Bengals. Flacco, 40, is entering his 18th season in the NFL, most with the Ravens. He is a Super Bowl champion and was named Super Bowl MVP when Baltimore beat the 49ers in 2013 and tied Joe Montana’s playoff record of 11 touchdowns in that postseason. For Browns fans, it was an instant love affair when in 2023 Flacco was signed late in the season to take over at QB and started five consecutive games, going 4-1, and leading Cleveland into the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Flacco was again signed in the offseason (after spending 2024 with the Colts) but the team also added Kenny Pickett via a trade and drafted two rookie QBs – Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders – to make a crowded QB room. During training camp, Flacco emerged as the leader while others were nursing injuries and didn’t give up the spot. Flacco recently told reporters he was getting about 90% of practice reps. “Yeah, that’s big,” Flacco told reporters before practice with the Eagles on Aug. 13. “It’s obviously advantageous to have a guy back there 90% of the time, and you get going with everybody. You get to hear the cadence, you get to see how he operates and see how he does through tough times and good times. “That’s all great, but in this league, the situation isn’t always just laid out for you perfectly. You’ve got to be able to adapt, and there’s no excuses. Once it all starts, it’s about winning football games no matter what, and that’s the way I approach it.” Cleveland’s final preseason game is Aug. 23 at home against the Rams at 1 p.m. It’s unclear if Flacco will play but it would not be a surprise if he’s slotted for a few series. The last time Flacco started a season opener was 2022 with the Jets. He brings a vast amount of experience to the Browns offense. “He’s the same guy every single day,” Stefanski said on Aug. 13 about Flacco. “I think that’s one of the things you admire about Joe is how he approaches his business. He’s done a really nice job in camp. He’s also done a really nice job just providing leadership to the quarterback room, to the offense and to the football team.” View the full article

The next wave of Orioles prospects is in Baltimore. The ballclub called up outfielder and its No. 3 prospect Dylan Beavers on Saturday before promoting catcher and top prospect Samuel Basallo on Sunday, adding an influx of exciting young talent to their lineup amid what has been a disappointing season. With those two prospects expected to play nearly every day, are the Orioles must-watch TV again? We want to hear from you. After you vote, leave a comment and we might use your take in The Baltimore Sun. The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll. To read the results of previous reader polls, click here. View the full article

A week from Tuesday, the Ravens’ initial 53-man roster will be officially set. But in many ways, it already is. Coach John Harbaugh announced following Saturday night’s preseason win over the Dallas Cowboys that sixth-round rookie Tyler Loop will be the team’s kicker this season, thus ending the search for Justin Tucker’s replacement. He also said Baltimore will carry four running backs — a somewhat unusual move — with second-year fifth-round pick Rasheen Ali joining Derrick Henry, Justice Hill and Keaton Mitchell. There have been injuries that will shape the roster, too. Second-year outside linebacker and fourth-round pick Adisa Isaac suffered a dislocated elbow against Dallas and will be out at least a few weeks. Rookie sixth-round cornerbacks Robert Kone and Bilhal Kone have already been placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn patellar tendon and torn knee ligaments, respectively, to end their seasons. Safety Ar’Darius Washington is also expected to miss most, if not all, of the season after tearing his Achilles tendon during offseason workouts. Still, some tough decisions will have to be made for what are very few openings on a roster replete with high-end talent and expected to contend for a Super Bowl. Harbaugh has been pleased with his rookie class and now will have to decide which ones make the team and which ones can be stashed on the practice squad without another team scooping them up before that can happen. He’ll also have to consider some roster gymnastics and how to juggle certain players and position groups. For example, with Isaiah Likely still recovering from surgery to repair a broken bone in his right foot, does that mean the ascendant tight end will begin the year on injured reserve, resulting in him automatically missing at least the first four games of the season and clearing a roster spot elsewhere? Already, the decision to carry a fourth running back is having an impact. “It just makes it one less guy that you can take at some other spot, and that’ll be the challenge,” Harbaugh said. “Because there’s more than 53 guys that would be good enough to make the team.” Related Articles 5 things we learned from the Ravens’ preseason win over the Cowboys It’s official: Ravens name Tyler Loop their new kicker after preseason show Instant analysis from Ravens’ 31-13 win over Cowboys in 2nd preseason game Risers and fallers: Ravens’ defense dominates in preseason win over Cowboys Inside the ropes: Ravens legend appears at BMW Championship at Caves Valley Here’s a look at who those 53 players are projected to be: Quarterbacks (2) Lamar Jackson, Cooper Rush The competition for Lamar Jackson’s backup was never actually one. Veteran Cooper Rush was signed this past offseason for that role and has unsurprisingly easily outperformed second-year quarterback Devin Leary all summer. Saturday night, he found some rhythm, too, completing 20 of 30 passes for 198 yards and a touchdown in Baltimore’s win over the Dallas Cowboys. He also had two interceptions, but one of those was off Ali’s hands. “He’s just very good,” Harbaugh said of the former Cowboys backup. “He’s a very good player. He’s accurate, on time. He runs the offense, runs the show very well. I think he’s a good fit with our guys. Our guys like him.” Running backs (4) Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Keaton Mitchell, Rasheen Ali In a somewhat surprising move, Harbaugh announced after the Cowboys game that he will carry four running backs on the roster, with Ali being the fourth member of a deep and talented group. That’ll take a spot away from another position, but given the injury history of Keaton Mitchell, who is currently dealing with a hamstring issue but is expected to be ready for Week 1, it provides Baltimore with some insurance. Ali has also looked good in camp and, aside from a couple of mistakes against the Cowboys, in the preseason. It doesn’t hurt that he also plays special teams. Wide receivers (6) Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Tylan Wallace, Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester One of Harbaugh’s draft desires was to find a punt returner. Enter LaJohntay Wester, who already has a punt return for a touchdown in the preseason and has looked comfortable and fluid fielding kicks. He still needs some work as a receiver, but the sixth receiver has to contribute on special teams, and he’s certainly proven he is capable of doing that. Likewise, Tylan Wallace is a valuable special teams contributor, dependable receiver and popular within the locker room and organization. Second-year receiver Devontez Walker has also progressed to the point where he should be on the field more often this season. Tight ends/fullback (3) Mark Andrews, Charlie Kolar, Patrick Ricard Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely could be placed on the reserve/PUP list and miss the first four games of the season because of his foot injury. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) What the Ravens do here will impact the roster. Likely will be part of this unit once he returns, but given the likelihood that he’ll miss at least a game or two, he could start the year on the reserve/physically unable to perform list list (which would force him to miss four games), thus opening up a spot elsewhere on the roster. Whenever he does return, Baltimore will have to make room for him, but that’s something that could work itself out with the unfortunate reality of future injuries or simply through releasing a player the Ravens feel they could re-sign to the practice squad. Offensive linemen (10) Ronnie Stanley, Andrew Vorhees, Tyler Linderbaum, Daniel Faalele, Roger Rosengarten, Joseph Noteboom, Corey Bullock, Ben Cleveland, Carson Vinson, Garrett Dellinger The starting offensive line is effectively set with Andrew Vorhees being the clear favorite at left guard and the rest of the group the same as last season. Joseph Noteboom checks the box for being a swing tackle, while Corey Bullock has moved ahead of Nick Samac for the backup center role. “Corey is fantastic,” Rush said after the Cowboys game, which was the second-year Maryland product’s second straight start in the preseason. “That guy; he runs the show. … He’s very smart, knows what’s going on, gets everyone going.” He can also play guard, another plus. Ben Cleveland, meanwhile, has cemented his place on the field goal unit and is a serviceable backup at guard. Carson Vinson is a “project,” Harbaugh said, but it seems unlikely the Ravens would be able to sneak the rookie tackle out of Alabama A&M onto their practice squad because tackles don’t grow on trees. But if Baltimore does not put Likely on the reserve/PUP list, that probably means keeping just nine offensive linemen, with seventh-round rookie Garrett Dillinger headed to the practice squad. Defensive linemen (5) Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, Broderick Washington, Jon Jenkins, Aeneas Peebles The Ravens signed Jon Jenkins to be a run-stuffing nose tackle to fill the void created when Michael Pierce retired. Defensive line coach Dennis Johnson said that sixth-round rookie Aeneas Peebles has “elite” get off and, though he’s undersized, he has had a solid summer and is an intriguing player. Baltimore also brought back Brent Urban, but it seems more likely the 34-year-old would be bound for the practice squad. Second-year undrafted free agent C.J. Okoye has also made a nice push this summer, but the Ravens aren’t keeping six linemen. Outside linebackers (5) Odafe Oweh, Kyle Van Noy, Tavius Robinson, Mike Green, David Ojabo Isaac suffering a dislocated elbow against the Cowboys on Saturday means the second-year linebacker out of Penn State will be “out for a few weeks, at least,” according to Harbaugh. That will almost certainly put him on the reserve/PUP list to open the season. It also means that David Ojabo’s spot is safe as the final linebacker in the group. Inside linebackers (4) Roquan Smith, Trenton Simpson, Teddye Buchanan, Jake Hummel Ravens linebacker Jake Hummel was brought in for his special teams ability. (Matt Patterson/AP) Rookie fourth-round pick Teddye Buchanan got off to a nice start Saturday against the Cowboys, disappeared for a bit and struggled at times, but he looked much better in his second game than his first. Jake Hummel was signed for his special teams play. Undrafted rookie Jay Higgins IV has made a strong push to make the roster as well. Against the Cowboys, he had a splash play for the second week in a row with a strip sack of quarterback Will Grier after an interception against the Indianapolis Colts the week before. He very much looks to be the Ravens’ next undrafted gem at linebacker, but they also might feel comfortable about being able to sneak him onto the practice squad. Cornerbacks (6) Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, Jaire Alexander, Chide Awuzie, T.J. Tampa, Jalyn Armour-Davis There’s no question who the top five cornerbacks are, though Jaire Alexander recently had fluid buildup in his knee and hasn’t practiced of late. Undrafted rookie Keyon Martin had a terrific game against the Cowboys, sacking Joe Milton III for a safety and playing well in coverage. But as pleased as Harbaugh was with him, he’s probably a long shot at best to make the roster and is more likely headed to the practice squad. Safeties (5) Kyle Hamilton, Malaki Starks, Sanoussi Kane, Reuben Lowery, Beau Brade “Beau [Brade] is good enough to make the team, and he's right there with those decisions we're going to have to make,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. (Gareth Patterson/AP)One of the more interesting developments from Saturday night was that undrafted rookie Reuben Lowery outsnapped second-year former Maryland standout Beau Brade, 34-19, on defense. The Ravens like Lowery’s intelligence, proclivity to always seem to have his nose around the ball and his versatility to also play cornerback. A few other teams have also taken notice of Lowery, so it’s unlikely Baltimore would be able to store him on the practice squad. The same could be said of Beau Brade, a former standout at River Hill and Maryland. “Beau is good enough to make the team, and he’s right there with those decisions we’re going to have to make,” Harbaugh said. “But, I think I would be very comfortable with Beau being out there playing football for us, playing special teams and playing defense. … He plays good football when he is out there.” Brade’s ability to play special teams is also a significant factor and probably gives him the advantage of making it over Higgins for one of the final spots. Specialists (3) Tyler Loop, Jordan Stout, Nick Moore Harbaugh announced after the Cowboys game that Loop had officially won the job to be the team’s next kicker, to which Loop responded with, “That’s fun.” In two preseason games, Loop has made 6 of 8 field goal attempts, which included boots from 51 and 53 yards against Dallas in front of about 30 friends and family, an hour away from where he starred in high school. Have a news tip? Contact Brian Wacker at bwacker@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/brianwacker1. View the full article

He was indeed impressive. And Cooper Rush had some good moments too. I think he could lead the team in a pinch and I feel more comfortable with him after last night's game. Ditto for Ali.

"He will be the kicker,” Harbaugh said, via the team’s website. “He has earned it, and he’ll get another chance to get back out there next week and kick some more and just keep improving. But, I just appreciate the fact that he wants to make them all, but he had a good night." https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/john-harbaugh-tyler-loop-will-be-our-kicker

Yep, a solid game all around, I believe relatively healthy.

The Ravens improved to 2-0 with a 31-13 preseason win Saturday night against the Dallas Cowboys that put any leftover kicker concerns to rest and showcased young defensive depth. Here are five things we learned from the game: Tyler Loop ‘earned it’ A section of fans sitting in the upper deck at Jerry’s World stretched out homemade white and purple signs that read, “Loop there it is.” It made for worthy fodder on the broadcast. AT&T Stadium, a dome in Arlington, Texas, is less than an hour from where Tyler Loop grew up. He had plenty of family and friends there to support with their cheesy one-liner. He guessed maybe 30 people. This was as close to an authentic home game as the rookie kicker will have all winter — at least until he gets comfortable swinging his leg in Baltimore’s more unpredictable weather conditions. Loop delivered. He made 5 of 6 field goal attempts, making 2 of 3 from 50-plus yards. By himself, Loop outscored the Cowboys, 16-13. This, after his 1-for-2 showing in the preseason opener. But it wasn’t as if the coaching staff left that game scratching their heads about the lone miss. They could tell right away that Loop scraped his foot before striking the ball. That gets washed away when he made his next try from beyond 50 yards. Baltimore’s trust is evident by how willing the organization was to release his competitor, John Hoyland, and hold off on bringing in a veteran to force reporters to keep tracking every kick, every day in what would be the only true training camp positional battle. Loop’s preseason has quieted any of that discourse. He’s ready to be the starter. After splitting the uprights on a 50-plus yarder Saturday night, he looked confident as ever. Maybe more than that, he never showed signs of nerves while cameras zoomed in on the baby face with some stubble hiding behind that face mask. “He’ll be the kicker,” coach John Harbaugh said. “He’s earned it.” Loop didn’t even know that it became official. “That’s fun,” he exclaimed to reporters. Field goals are the money-making side of his job. He’s still responsible for booting the ball downfield on kickoffs. While preseason is the time to try throwing wrinkles in the operation, Loop did look frustrated after he opened the second half with a knuckleball that dribbled out of bounds. Per the NFL’s new kickoff rule, any ball that falls short of the landing zone puts the opposing offense at their own 40-yard line. Don’t read too far into that. What matters is that Loop is making field goals, and he’s got the leg to drive the ball like Bryson DeChambeau. Punter-holder Jordan Stout told The Baltimore Sun recently that Loop has “the biggest leg I’ve ever seen.” Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush completed 20 of 30 passes for 198 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions against his former team. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Cooper Rush takes a step forward In Harbaugh’s words, Cooper Rush’s 20 completions on 30 passing attempts for 198 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions is “what we expect from him. That’s what we’ve seen from him every day.” Rush handled first-half duties Saturday night. He wasn’t revelatory but, to Harbaugh’s point, he did what he would be called on to do should the Ravens need to go to their backup at any point this season: Not sink the ship and let the defense carry the brunt of the work. Give Rush some credit. His first interception appeared to be a forced throw with no help from his receiver, LaJohntay Wester, who got tied up and turned his head to the ball too late. It looks even worse on the stat sheet when you see that Dallas’ Andrew Booth took it back to the end zone for a pick 6. Rush’s second interception simply slipped through Rasheen Ali’s hands into those of a waiting defender. Beyond that, his coach thought that the 31-year-old veteran was “accurate” and “on time.” Related Articles It’s official: Ravens name Tyler Loop their new kicker after preseason show Instant analysis from Ravens’ 31-13 win over Cowboys in 2nd preseason game Risers and fallers: Ravens’ defense dominates in preseason win over Cowboys Inside the ropes: Ravens legend appears at BMW Championship at Caves Valley The 13 Ravens with most at stake in Saturday’s preseason game at Cowboys That was true for a while on throws only to Devontez Walker. After one quarter, Walker had five catches on seven targets for 47 yards (he finished with six for 61). No one else had more than a catch by that point. It wasn’t until later, settled into the flow of the offense, that Rush made the highlight of his Baltimore tenure thus far: a scramble drill touchdown to Keith Kirkwood in the back of the end zone. The Ravens thought that they might be getting an upgrade at backup quarterback when they signed Rush to a two-year, $6.2 million deal this offseason. It’s hard to stamp that as the truth. Saturday was at least a slight improvement from a 20.8 passer rating against the Colts to 68.5. Earlier this week, Rush was asked if a preseason game in Dallas might be an opportunity to show his former team he’s doing just fine without them. Rush let out a half-chuckle, “I’ve been really trying to show my current team I’m doing well.” That point of proving himself to his peers was reintroduced after the win. “I thought ball control, lot of completions, keeping the defense off the field, we were really good on third down. Then make the plays when they’re there,” he said. “Missed one scramble TD but had another one there. Bounced back after negative plays.” Who might back up center Tyler Linderbaum? It’s becoming clear. The mistakes are far louder on tape than the positive reps. Looking back on this game, it will be Corey Bullock’s false start in the red zone that pushed the Ravens into an unfriendly first-and-goal from the 16-yard line that yielded only three points that will be harped on in the offensive line room. It seemed that was Bullock’s only gaffe. The Prince George’s County native signed out of the University of Maryland is fighting for a roster spot after spending all of 2024 on the practice squad. Stacking a second solid outing as Baltimore’s starting center in both preseason games indicates that he’s the favorite to back up two-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum. “He’s fantastic,” Rush said. “He runs the show. … Guys were going to the right places, that’s all Corey.” Added Ali: “Corey’s my dog. He communicates well. He’s real. He just lets me know everything that happens pre-snap just as far as protections, the IDs and everything. And even in the locker room, we just talk a lot. That’s my guy.” Bullock graded out well in run blocking against the Colts last week (75.5, according to Pro Football Focus) but struggled far more in pass protection. Saturday night was a similar tale. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken said this week that he has been excited for what Bullock has shown through camp thus far. “He’s a very conscientious young man, and he’s playing a really high level right now,” Monken said. The alternative to back up Linderbaum would be Nick Samac, who replaced Bullock before halftime. Rookie guard Grant Dellinger is the other. Like Bullock, he brings an intriguing positional versatility. The 6-foot-3, 320-pound Bullock was an offensive tackle in college, then spent this summer making himself an option at center. Bullock told the team website, “If I want to stick around, versatility is key.” Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III throws a pass under pressure from Ravens linebacker Jay Higgins IV. Higgins has a chance to make the team as an undrafted free agent. (AP Photo/Richard Rodriguez) Don’t overlook these young defenders Keyon Martin shoved Miles Sanders back 5 yards on Dallas’ second play from scrimmage. Moments later, Martin burst into the backfield on a designed blitz that left quarterback Joe Milton III crumbling to the ground in the back of the end zone for a safety. Before halftime, Milton unloaded on a deep ball looking for Jonathan Mingo. It was intercepted by another undrafted free agent who has turned heads all summer, Reuben Lowery. The versatile defensive back high-pointed the football in the end zone for an uncontested catch. Still, it was the kind he can’t afford to drop. It swung the pendulum back in Baltimore’s favor after an interception from Rush on the previous play. “I thought all the young DBs stepped up and played well,” Harbaugh said. “I’m proud of that whole group. You can mention any one of those names, those guys all played very well.” Then linebacker Jay Higgins IV joined the fun. The undrafted rookie from Iowa forced a fumble in the fourth quarter for his second turnover in as many preseason appearances. Baltimore has included at least one UDFA on its final 53-man roster in 20 of the past 21 seasons. Lowery is constructing the best case to make it 21 of 22, considering he can fit in at safety or cornerback. Higgins is a close second option if the roster construction allows for a fifth linebacker primarily playing special teams. After Saturday night, and as the secondary has thinned out with season-ending injuries for sixth-round picks Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam, Martin won’t let anyone forget about him, either. Adisa Isaac vs. David Ojabo Harbaugh told reporters after the game that outside linebacker Adisa Isaac suffered a dislocated elbow that will keep him out for “at least” the next few weeks. It’s an unfortunate reality for a sophomore who missed most of last year because of injury and had been constructing a preseason camp worthy of roster contention. It stinks to see a positional battle tilt because of injury. Isaac and David Ojabo, both of whom entered the league as highly touted prospects, have flashed their moments this summer in a competition to be the team’s fifth pass rusher behind Kyle Van Noy, Odafe Oweh, Tavius Robinson and second-round pick Mike Green. Saturday night, Ojabo’s pass-rush win rate was fourth-best on the team (14.3%). Harbaugh thought that he “had a really good night from what I saw.” Isaac’s sample size was too small to judge, although he played well in the preseason opener. There’s a world in which the Ravens knock off a spot at another position to keep a sixth pass rusher. There’s room for roster Jenga, having seen the defensive back room thin out over the past week. It’s more likely that Isaac opens the year on the injured reserve and elevates Ojabo from bubble designation to a likely roster spot. Either way, it’s a shame if this gets decided in the short term by an unfortunate preseason injury. Have a news tip? Contact Sam Cohn at scohn@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/samdcohn. View the full article

D was solid...Walker is a keeper and should get some playing time with the ones..Loop looked like a veteran pro kicker tonight...Rush was mostly crisp...all in all a very good pre-season game.

ARLINGTON, Texas — A handful of “Loop there it is” signs. About 30 family members in attendance. And now, officially, the Ravens’ kicker. John Harbaugh confirmed the obvious after Baltimore’s 31-13 preseason win over the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night at AT&T Stadium, naming Tyler Loop as the team’s kicker this season. “He’s earned it,” Harbaugh said. “He had a good night, good night on kickoffs, too. “It was good to see.” Loop’s latest performance was good, too. The rookie sixth-round draft pick out of Arizona connected on 5 of 6 field goal attempts, including ones from 53 and 51 yards. His only miss was from 50 yards. He also made both of his extra point attempts, though he did have one kickoff that went out of bounds and another that fell short of the landing zone, each resulting in a penalty, as Baltimore experimented with some different types of kicks. Still, Loop didn’t know that he’d won the job until being informed by a reporter afterward. “Nice,” he said. “That’s fun.” Even more so with a slew of friends and family at the game cheering him on with each attempt. Loop, 24, grew up about 45 miles northeast of the stadium, in Lucas, where he starred at Lovejoy High School. Now, he’ll replace an embattled Ravens legend, Justin Tucker, who was released by the team earlier this year and then suspended 10 weeks by the NFL following sexual misconduct accusations from more than 15 massage therapists from Baltimore-area spas. Not that Loop was thinking about any of that, of course. He was just happy deliver on a night when those closest to him were able to be in the stands. His performance, both Saturday night and throughout the summer, also solidified his position as the Ravens’ next kicker. Related Articles Instant analysis from Ravens’ 31-13 win over Cowboys in 2nd preseason game Risers and fallers: Ravens’ defense dominates in preseason win over Cowboys Inside the ropes: Ravens legend appears at BMW Championship at Caves Valley The 13 Ravens with most at stake in Saturday’s preseason game at Cowboys Ravens stock report: Who’s trending up, down heading into Dallas? So far, Loop has made 6 of 8 field goal attempts in the preseason, along with having made all but a handful of tries during training camp, where he was initially competing with undrafted free agent John Hoyland for the job before Baltimore released Hoyland in early August. A job that now officially belongs to Loop, the first kicker to be drafted by the Ravens in their 30 years of existence. “It’s special,” Loop said, adding that he planned to celebrate with his family on Saturday night. “Just really excited to be in Baltimore. “I’m excited to be here. Gotta earn it every day still.” Have a news tip? Contact Brian Wacker at bwacker@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/brianwacker1. View the full article

Pass to Wade who scoots for 11 and gets out of bounds Trying for Wester again deep down the right sideline, not even close, Wester gets no separation and cant find the ball Pass over the middle to Johnson for 7, time out 24 seconds 3rd and 4 From the 50 Rush scrambles, hits Miller deep down the right sideline, who rolls out of bounds, time runs out, but the Operator never stopped the clock 16 seconds left, 29 of Dallas. Pass complete to Miller again on a short crosser for 7, time out, 9 seconds left 42 yard field goal by Fruity Loops is dead center 18-7 Ravens half time

Check check, pass to Kolar for 8, time out 43 seconds left

Milton goes deep to the endzone, Lowery picks it off! Ravens get it back Looks like the Ravens are gonna run the half out