ExtremeRavens Posted August 27 Posted August 27 For the first time in his football career, Beau Brade is leaving the state of Maryland. The recently waived Ravens safety was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants on Wednesday. Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta said that the team had hoped to retain Brade on the practice squad, calling his release a reflection of the Ravens’ depth at defensive back. “I thought Beau did a great job,” DeCosta said. “We’d love to have him on the practice squad.” Brade, a second-year safety out of the University of Maryland, appeared in 11 games last season, primarily on special teams. He entered training camp with a chance to compete for the Ravens’ third safety spot, but undrafted rookie defensive backs Reuben Lowery and Keyon Martin ultimately made the 53-man roster ahead of him. A standout at River Hill High School in Clarksville, Brade was a four-time All-County selection and a starter during his entire high school career. He went on to star as a Terp, finishing his college career with 177 tackles and three interceptions. Fellow defensive back Jalyn Armour-Davis was also claimed Wednesday by the Titans. Tennessee held the top waiver priority after finishing 3-14 last season and made Armour-Davis the first player claimed league-wide. The Alabama product was considered one of the Ravens’ more surprising cuts, having impressed during training camp and preseason. He capped a strong offseason with an interception against the Washington Commanders in Baltimore’s final preseason game. Armour-Davis being in the last year of his contract played a role in him being released, DeCosta said. “That’s a tough one,” DeCosta said. “We agonized about it.” Injuries have held Armour-Davis back during his four years in the NFL. If he stays healthy, he’ll have a chance to make an impact for a Titans defense that allowed the least amount of passing yards in the league last year. Tennessee also claimed defensive end C.J. Ravenell. Last year, Ravenell impressed in training camp and was signed to the practice squad, but Baltimore was unable to hold onto the Missouri Western product this season. This article will be updated. Have a news tip? Contact Sam Jane at sjane@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/Sam_Jane230. View the full article Quote
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