ExtremeRavens Posted August 28 Posted August 28 Beau Brade grew up a Ravens fan. Now, the former River Hill and Maryland standout will get to live out a childhood dream and play for them this season. The rookie safety was among those to be announced as part of Baltimore’s initial roster for the 2024 season Tuesday, the deadline for NFL teams to trim their rosters to 53 players. “Growing up, this is the team I wanted to play for,” Brade told The Baltimore Sun last week. “My time here, of course, it’s been a dream. But it wasn’t a dream to really get here, it’s a dream to stay here and get to Super Bowls. I’ve been doing all I can to make this team and become the best player that I can be. Not just for myself but for the team, whatever they need.” The Ravens were the last of the league’s 32 teams to announce their roster. Brade was also the lone undrafted free agent to make the team, and his addition provides depth to what is a talented secondary but one that has seen its share of injuries. Already, the Ravens are without cornerback Arthur Maulet (knee), who has been designated to return, while rookie fourth-round cornerback T.J. Tampa only recently returned from double sports hernia surgery. All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton and free safety Marcus Williams also missed time last season because of injury. The third River Hill graduate to play in the NFL, along with wide receiver Michael Campanaro and cornerback Kevin Johnson, Brade making the team was not entirely surprising, particularly after flashing throughout the preseason. Over the course of three games, Brade played 153 snaps, including 38 on special teams, and finished with 16 tackles and allowed two catches on seven targets. Meanwhile, there was little in the way of surprise. In all, the Ravens have 10 offensive linemen and 11 defensive backs, as expected. They also waived sixth-round rookie quarterback Devin Leary after a poor preseason, while fifth-round running back Rasheen Ali and seventh-round safety Sanoussi Kane both made the team, which begins the regular season Sept. 5 in Kansas City against the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs. Here’s a look at the roster: Quarterback (2) Lamar Jackson, Josh Johnson Running back (3) Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Rasheen Ali Wide receiver (6) Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor, Deonte Harty, Tylan Wallace, Devontez Walker Tight end/fullback (4) Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, Patrick Ricard Offensive line (10) Ronnie Stanley, Andrew Vorhees, Tyler Linderbaum, Daniel Faalele, Roger Rosengarten, Patrick Mekari, Ben Cleveland, Josh Jones, Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, Nick Samac Defensive line (5) Justin Madubuike, Michael Pierce, Travis Jones, Brent Urban, Broderick Washington Outside linebacker (5) Odafe Oweh, Kyle Van Noy, David Ojabo, Tavius Robinson, Adisa Isaac Inside linebacker (4) Roquan Smith, Trenton Simpson, Malik Harrison, Chris Board Cornerback (5) Marlon Humphrey, Brandon Stephens, Nate Wiggins, T.J. Tampa, Jalyn Armour-Davis Safety (6) Kyle Hamilton, Marcus Williams, Eddie Jackson, Ar’Darius Washington, Sanoussi Kane, Beau Brade Special teams (3) Justin Tucker, Jordan Stout, Nick Moore Designated to return from injured reserve CB Arthur Maulet (knee) Reserve/physically unable to perform list RB Keaton Mitchell Season-ending injured reserve RB Owen Wright, WR Isaiah Washington, ILB Deion Jennings, DB Christian Matthew, CB Trayvon Mullen This article will be updated. View the full article Quote
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