Category: Depth Chart

Keaton Mitchell could become an x-factor for Ravens

Keaton Mitchell got a nice Christmas present on Wednesday- his first touches of the 2024 season.

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell got a nice Christmas present on Wednesday—his first touches of the 2024 season. Mitchell, who was activated in week 10 after being on the Physically Unable to Perform List since July 15, made three appearances before this game.

However, Wednesday saw his first carries (11 for 20 yards) and receptions (a really nice 28-yard play) of the campaign.

Mitchell played 17 snaps in total, mainly due to Justice Hill having to miss out, with the Ravens’ backup running back currently in concussion protocol. Obviously, Derrick Henry is the King of the running back position group, and Hill is his backup, but Mitchell could play a role next week against Cleveland and maybe even see some time in the postseason.

He has an easy-to-root-for underdog story, as he made the squad last year as an undrafted free agent out of East Carolina. Mitchell had quite a few impressive moments in 2023, but unfortunately, he tore his ACL in week 15 that season.

For him to come back from a serious injury like that and now play a role in a very competitive backfield is a tremendous accomplishment, to say the least.

Vikings depth chart heading into Week 14 against the Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings are hitting their stride to the tune of a second five-game winning streak. The team showed a lot of heart coming back against the Cardinals after they were down 13. The comeback The Vikings roster has had players emerge and …

The Minnesota Vikings are hitting their stride to the tune of a second five-game winning streak. The team showed a lot of heart coming back against the Cardinals after they were down 13. The comeback

The Vikings roster has had players emerge and become playmakers of their own.

The offense has seen some newer faces, especially Josh Oliver, emerge and make plays in recent weeks. The veteran tight end has proven to be a security blanket for Darnold but is banged up coming out of the Titans game. On defense, they lost Ivan Pace Jr. but added former first-round pick Jamin Davis.

These are just some of the players and stories on the depth chart expected to see some playing time. Here is everyone else and where they stand on the chart.

  • Sam Darnold
  • Nick Mullens
  • Aaron Jones
  • Cam Akers
  • Ty Chandler
  • Justin Jefferson
  • Jordan Addison
  • Jalen Nailor
  • Brandon Powell
  • Trent Sherfield Sr.
  • T.J. Hockenson
  • Johnny Mundt
  • Josh Oliver

Left Tackle

  • Cam Robinson
  • Walter Rouse

Right Tackle

  • Brian O’Neill
  • David Quessenberry

Left Guard

  • Blake Brandel
  • Dalton Risner

Right Guard

  • Ed Ingram*
  • Dan Feeney
  • Garrett Bradbury
  • Michael Jurgens

Defensive End

  • Jonathan Bullard
  • Jalen Redmond

Nose Tackle

  • Harrison Phillips

Defensive Tackle

  • Jerry Tillery
  • Levi Drake Rodriguez

Outside Linebacker

  • Jonathan Greenard
  • Andrew Van Ginkel
  • Dallas Turner
  • Patrick Jones II
  • Jihad Ward
  • Bo Richter

Inside Linebacker

  • Blake Cashman
  • Brian Asamoah II
  • Kamu Grugier-Hill
  • Jamin Davis

Outside Cornerbacks

  • Stephon Gilmore
  • Shaq Griffin
  • Dwight McGlothern
  • Byron Murphy Jr.
  • Fabien Moreau

Nickel

  • Joshua Metellus
  • Theo Jackson
  • Harrison Smith
  • Camryn Bynum
  • Jay Ward

Vikings RB Ty Chandler is listed as the top KR on the depth chart

After a shocking cut, the Vikings appear to know who their new kick returner will be in 2024.

After a shocking cut by the Vikings, former running back and kick returner Kene Nwangwu is no longer with Minnesota. While Nwangwu didn’t show much as a runner, he was a valuable part of the Vikings’ special teams, and Minnesota is now searching for a new returner.

According to the Vikings’ official depth chart, it would appear that running back Ty Chandler would be the top kicker returner. Wide receiver Brandon Powell is listed behind Chandler as the second option.

Chandler has four career kick returners for 97 yards.

The Vikings currently have just two running backs on their roster, which is abnormal. Most teams have three or four running backs on their roster, and it’s almost a certainty Minnesota will add at least one more running back. If not, it’s unlikely Chandler would stay as kick returner, being the second option to Aaron Jones.

Powell and Jalen Nailor are expected to handle the punt return duties.

Ravens roster cuts: Tracking the path to 53 players

With Tuesday’s deadline fast approaching, we’re tracking the roster cuts one player at a time.

The Ravens and 31 other teams have begun the painstaking process of trimming their training camp rosters from 90 players to the NFL’s required 53 ahead of Week 1.

Baltimore is a loaded team with Super Bowl aspirations, meaning there aren’t many available roster spots, and few of the players on the bubble will make the cut. The Ravens have decisions to make at the reserve running back and backup offensive line positions, among others.

With Tuesday’s deadline fast approaching, we’re tracking the roster cuts one player at a time.

Baltimore waived the undrafted rookie on Monday.

Washington was waived via an injury settlement.

Signed before the start of training, Gage has been released.

Sharp signed with Baltimore after the draft.

The former Oklahoma and Tulsa offensive tackle signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent.

The former Georgia defensive end signed with Baltimore after the NFL draft.

John Harbaugh says Ravens have made a decision on starting offensive line for Week 1

John Harbaugh says Ravens have made a decision on starting offensive line for Week 1

The Ravens are about 24 hours away from trimming their roster down to a 53-man juggernaut. With the season opener at Kansas City closing in, head coach John Harbaugh has an idea about his starting offensive line in this crucial season.

Following Monday’s efficient practice, Harbaugh told the media a decision has been made, although he didn’t reveal.

Andrew Vorhees, the 2023 seventh-round pick out of Southern Cal who spent his entire rookie season on the non-football injury list as he recovered from a torn ACL, will start at left guard.  Daniel Faalele, a 2022 fourth-round pick trying to become this franchise’s Jordan Mailata, will start at right guard.

Veteran Patrick Mekari has split first-team reps with second-round rookie Roger Rosengarten throughout camp. Still, he’s probably better served being the sixth man and a guy who can play four or five positions.

Tyler Linderbaum will start at center, while Ravens rookie seventh-round pick Nick Samac should make the roster as his backup.

Josh Jones, Ben Cleveland, Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, and Tashawn Manning should make the roster and give Baltimore a solid ten-man unit.

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John Harbaugh says Ravens are close to naming starting offensive line for Week 1

John Harbaugh says the Baltimore Ravens are close to naming starting offensive line for Week 1 vs. the Kansas City Chiefs

The Ravens are eight days away from trimming their roster down to a 53-man juggernaut, and with the season opener at Kansas City closing in, head coach John Harbaugh has an idea about his starting offensive line in this crucial season.

Following Monday’s efficient practice, Harbaugh told the media he’s closing in on his decision, but it’s likely already been decided.

Andrew Vorhees, the 2023 seventh-round pick out of Southern Cal who spent his entire rookie season on the non-football injury list as he recovered from a torn ACL, will start at left guard.  Daniel Faalele, a 2022 fourth-round pick trying to become this franchise’s Jordan Mailata, will start at right guard.

Veteran Patrick Mekari has split first-team reps with second-round rookie Roger Rosengarten throughout camp. Still, he’s probably better served being the sixth man and a guy who can play four or five positions.

Tyler Linderbaum will start at center, while Ravens rookie seventh-round pick Nick Samac should make the roster as his backup.

Josh Jones, Ben Cleveland, Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, and Tashawn Manning should make the roster and give Baltimore a solid ten-man unit.

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Ravens WR Tylan Wallace is making a strong case to earn a roster spot

Tylan Wallace has also been stacking practices this preseason. By all accounts, he had a really nice training camp

Tylan Wallace is looking like he’ll lock down a spot on the 53-man roster. The Oklahoma State alum has a great chance of ultimately slotting in at WR6 on the Baltimore Ravens depth chart.

And he certainly helped his chances with this brilliant 31-yd reception in the 13-12 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday.

Wallace has also been stacking practices this preseason.

By all accounts, he had a really nice training camp, and he told a local radio reporter that his augmented game is largely due to his taking an improved approach to his nutrition.

Most nutritionists will tell you that- what kind of physical shape you’re in is determined 80-90% diet, and 10-20% exercise.

Perhaps Wallace will have an expanded role come the regular season?

John Harbaugh on Tavius Robinson: He plays like a Raven

At any level of football, any time a coach invokes the team’s branding to describe an individual player, it’s gigantic praise.

Backup strongside outside linebacker Tavius Robinson was one of the Baltimore Ravens main heroes on Saturday. With 36 seconds left in the game, and Baltimore leading 13-12, Robinson made the game-saving tackle on the Falcons’ two-point conversion attempt.

He burst into the opposing backfield untouched, and recorded a critical TFL.

After the game, John Harbaugh paid Robinson the ultimate complement.

“If you want to talk about ‘Playing like a Raven,’ if that’s a term that you want to use, just tag it right next to his name,”  Baltimore’s head coach told reporters after the game.

“He’s that kind of guy.”

At any level of football, any time a coach invokes the team’s branding to describe an individual player, it’s gigantic praise. While he won’t be usurping Kyle Van Noy as the starter, Robinson will no doubt have a major role to play this season in blitzing packages on opponent passing downs.

Robinson will be heavily involved in the plays Zach Orr calls that have a heavy emphasis on edge rushing.

Bleacher Report analyst has Lewis Cine on Vikings roster bubble

With roster cutdown day just a few weeks away, time is running out for Vikings safety Lewis Cine to make an impression and make the team.

With the first preseason game in the books, there are only a couple more chances for players to make an impression on their coaching staff and avoid getting cut on roster cutdown day. For the Minnesota Vikings, it should come as no surprise that one of their former first-round picks could be in danger of getting cut when the team goes from 90 to their 53-man roster.

A number of media outlets have identified 2022 first-round pick Lewis Cine as a potential roster casualty. The latest in that long line is Bleacher Report. Kristopher Knox, a Bleacher Report NFL correspondent, recently identified several higher-profile players who could get cut before the season begins, and Cine is an obvious choice for the Vikings.

The Cine choice was an odd one at the time, and bad luck has turned a curious choice into a full-blown draft bust. Cine broke his leg early in his rookie season, and he’s never been the same player since. Now, it looks like Cine could be on the outside looking in when it comes to making the team in 2024.

One thing working in Cine’s favor is that it would actually cost the Vikings money to cut him at this point. If the Vikings were to release Cine now, it would cost them just over $2 million in cap space. That may not be a hindrance, as Minnesota may choose to just eat the money and cut ties now. More likely, however, is the team shopping Cine and hoping to trade him to get another team to take on that monetary responsibility.

A trade, though, is unlikely, given Cine’s lack of performance. Combined with the impressive camp that players like Theo Jackson have turned in this summer, it seems unlikely that Cine will be back for another season in purple and gold.

Owen Wright is making his case for the Ravens third string RB role

Friday night was a major opportunity for Owen Wright, who seized it with both hands. 

The Baltimore Ravens offense struggled mightily last night, but if there was a bright spot, it was running back Owen Wright. He led the Ravens in rushing yards (33) and yards from scrimmage (50), to go along with a solid 4.7 yards-per-carry on the evening.

Derrick Henry will sit out the entire preseason, while Justice Hill was also given the night off.

This opened up a significant opportunity for Wright, who seized it with both hands.

“Coming into this game I just wanted to show that I was consistent, that I could make plays on special teams and on offense,” he told the media room in postgame.

The 25-year-old made his case for the RB3 role in front of many family and friends. Wright hails from Bethesda, Maryland, a northwest suburb of Washington, D.C.

“Honestly a dream come true, especially being from Maryland, playing in Baltimore,” he said of the overall experience last night.

“It’s huge. Especially with my family being here, it was really a blessing, we’ll remember it forever.”