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Updated Ravens’ 53-man roster roster projection ahead of second preseason game

We’re looking at an updated Baltimore #Ravens’ 53-man roster roster projection ahead of Monday night’s second preseason game via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens are just 34 hours away from their second preseason matchup of the summer when they travel to face the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field on Monday at 8 p.m. ET, and you can watch on ESPN.

Baltimore is favored in a game where most starters will sit, while several vital rookies and veterans will compete for the final remaining roster spots.

With cutdown day fast approaching, we’re providing an updated 53-man roster prediction ahead of the matchup with Washington.

Ravens 2022 season-in-review: Tight ends

We analyze how the Baltimore Ravens’ tight ends performed in 2022

The Baltimore Ravens have one of the deepest tight-end groups of any team in the NFL, and leveraged that strength to great effect in 2022. Two of their top four receivers by yardage were tight ends, and veteran Mark Andrews out-gained the team’s second-most productive receiver by nearly 400 yards.

Andrews led the way for the tight ends group with 847 yards and five touchdowns in 2022 and was complimented by rookie Isaiah Likely, who managed to catch 36 balls for 373 yards and three touchdowns.

The Ravens’ third option at tight end, Josh Oliver, was substantially less productive than the first and second-string options, catching just 14 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns. However, he came on extremely strong as a blocker, and had an impressive year overall.

Behind Oliver, the team’s second rookie at the position in Charlie Kolar was the least utilized tight end on the team due to injury, managing to catch four passes for 49 yards in two contests.

It’s important to keep in mind that any receiver’s production is heavily influenced by the play of the quarterback who throws them the ball, and Baltimore had its share of injury adversity under center this season. The absence of Lamar Jackson after his injury in Week 12 surely hampered the production of this group, though third-string quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. seemed to have quite the connection with his tight ends in the regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Moving forward, Baltimore isn’t likely to need to make significant investments at the tight end position, especially given that Likely and Kolar will enter their second season with what should be plenty of momentum. Under the guidance of Mark Andrews and John Harbaugh’s coaching staff, the Ravens’ depth at the position should pay dividends for Baltimore for years to come.

Ravens announce inactives for the Wild Card matchup vs. Bengals

The Ravens announce their inactive players for the Wild Card matchup against the Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens are facing the Cincinnati Bengals in back-to-back weeks. Baltimore lost 27-16 in Week 18 to Cincinnati, but this there is much more at stake, as the playoffs have arrived and the two teams will face off on Wild Card Weekend.

Shortly before kickoff, the Ravens announced their inactive players for this Wild Card matchup. Quarterback Lamar Jackson, who hasn’t practiced in over a month, is on the list, as well as running back Kenyan Drake,  defensive back Brandon Stephens, cornerback Pepe Williams, wide receiver Binjimen Victor, center Tryston Colon, and tight end Charlie Kolar.  Stephens is still dealing with an illness that kept him from Week 18.

Williams and tight end Kolar become inactive with the returns of Marcus Peters and Mark Andrews. Peters is returning from injury after being out since getting injured in Cleveland against the Browns in Week 14, and Andrews was inactive in Week 18 to rest up for the playoffs.  The Ravens need to have big games from both if they want to come out of Cincinnati with a win.

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Ravens TE Mark Andrews assesses Week 18 performances of TEs Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews liked what he saw from Charlie Kolar and Isaiah Likely in the Ravens’ Week 18 loss to the Bengals

Despite their loss in Week 18 to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Baltimore Ravens saw their tight ends group play one of their best games of the season with Anthony Brown under center, even though they were down a key star.

In a game where it seemed that Brown could only find his tight ends consistently when throwing the ball, rookies Charlie Kolar and Isaiah Likely stood out as top performers in an otherwise disappointing showing. Veteran tight end Mark Andrews was rested in the contest, and gave his assessment of the effort from the rookies in Week 18, telling reporters that he liked what he saw.

“I think he [Charlie Kolar] played extremely well. Both him and ‘Zay’ [Isaiah Likely] played really, really good,” Andrews explained. “I’m very proud of the way they competed. They went out there and played against a really good defense. So, I think they both have continued to learn all year. But especially [with] Charlie, it hasn’t been the easiest of roads, so [it was] really cool to see him out there. He’s just loving the game [and] taking it all in. He played really good ball.”

Baltimore will need even more production from their young pass catchers in their Wild Card rematch against the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend. Andrews will suit up for the matchup, and will likely be relied upon heavily in the contest.

Ravens announce inactives for Week 14 matchup vs. Steelers

The Ravens announced their inactive players for Week 14 against the Steelers

The Baltimore Ravens are in Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers in Week 14. Starting for the Ravens will be Tyler Huntley, and he’ll be going against rookie Kenny Pickett for the Steelers.  Reports have states that starting quarterback Lamar Jackson could be out for the next two weeks, setting up a potential return on Christmas Eve at home against the Atlanta Falcons.

The inactives list for Week 14 were announced by the team shortly before kickoff, and as expected, Jackson is on the list.  The Ravens get back offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley for this important game, but guard Kevin Zeitler is inactive. Zeitler hasn’t missed a game since 2019, so his knee injury must be tough enough for him to miss this division game.

The good news for Baltimore Ravens is that running back J.K. Dobbins and safety Marcus Williams return to the lineup after long absences. This will be the first time that Dobbins and Gus Edwards have played in the same game together since the 2020 season.

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Ravens announce inactives for Week 12 matchup vs. Jaguars

The Baltimore Ravens announced the inactive players for Week 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12 of the 2022 season. The team is looking to improve to 8-3 and stay in first place in the AFC North division while extending their winning streak to five games.

Before the contest, Baltimore announced their inactives for the game, which include safety Kyle Hamilton, running back Mike Davis, inside linebacker Josh Bynes, tight end Charlie Kolar, and outside linebacker David Ojabo.  Head coach John Harbaugh mentioned throughout the week that Hamilton would be “day to day” after getting injured last Sunday, but it didn’t seem likely for him to play due to not practicing all week.

Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley, tight end Isaiah Likely, and cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis were already ruled out for the Ravens beforehand, as they were announced before traveling with the team.

Rookie linebacker David Ojabo is once again inactive.  He’s been added to the 53-man roster, but still hasn’t had the opportunity to make his Ravens debut.  I’m sure they are doing everything they can to not rush him back, but this week is the best week to activate him and play him against the Jaguars in sunny Florida.

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Ravens TE Isaiah Likely downgraded to out for Week 12 vs. Jaguars

Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has been downgraded to out for Week 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars

The Baltimore Ravens travel to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars in Week 12 of the 2022 season.  It was announced earlier in the week that cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis and offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley would be out for the game, but another player has since joined them in not suiting up for the contest.

Rookie tight end Isaiah Likely won’t travel with the team as his status was downgraded to out on Saturday. Likely wasn’t on the injury report until Friday, when he made his appearance on the list with an ankle injury that limited him in practice.

Without Likely, it’s possible that fellow rookie tight end Charlie Kolar could make his NFL and season debut. Even though Likely is extremely talented, the Baltimore tight end department won’t have to worry about a lack of depth at the position without Likely, as the team still has veterans Mark Andrews, Nick Boyle, and Josh Oliver on the roster along with Kolar.

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Ravens TE Josh Oliver continuing to impress in larger role

Ravens tight end Josh Oliver is impressing in a larger role

Going into the 2022 season, the Baltimore Ravens tight end position was overflowing with talent. The team had Mark Andrews and Nick Boyle to go along with rookies Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar. Josh Oliver seemed like the odd man out in the room, but has shown his perseverance of working hard and doing what he could to make the team and thriving in an increased role.

Oliver’s teammates and coaches have been impressed with what the tight end has achieved as well and are giving him his flowers. Before Baltimore’s Week 11 matchup with the Carolina Panthers, offensive coordinator Greg Roman was asked about Oliver and couldn’t say enough good things about him.

“First of all, I have to say Josh [Oliver] just flat out won a job; he won a roster spot in training camp. It was definitely not a sure thing, and he just won it. For him to not be on the team for us would have been ridiculous with how he was improving. So, he’s a classic example of someone who came into training camp, looked at the depth chart and said, ‘Wow, they have a lot of tight ends.’ He just made us put him on the team, and he continues to make us play him. As far as his blocking, it is so much improved from a year ago, probably as much as any player I’ve ever worked with over one year’s time. It’s a credit to him. I definitely think teams that are getting ready to play us around the league, they’re probably … I can envision them watching us and looking at him saying, ‘Holy cow, who is this guy?’ and then they start shuffling through their papers to dig down on him because he’s doing an excellent job. We want to continue that trend.”

Oliver has made the most of his time as a Raven this season.  He’s been solid at blocking and has made plays when called upon in the receiving game as well. He’s stepped up in the absence of injured players, and the front office appears to have gotten another underrated high-impact player via trade, sending just a 7th-round selection to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for him during the 2021 offseason.

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Ravens HC John Harbaugh gives updates on TE Charlie Kolar, OLB David Ojabo

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh gave updates on tight end Charlie Kolar and outside linebacker David Ojabo

The Baltimore Ravens returned to practice after the bye week and are ramping up to face the Carolina Panthers at home in Week 11.  The bye week gave the players a chance to rest and heal up for the second half of the season.  Two players who have been out all season while they recover from injuries have been outside linebacker David Ojabo and tight end Charlie Kolar.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was asked about Ojabo making his season debut on Sunday and he didn’t give a definitive answer. However, he said that both he and Kolar have a chance to play on Sunday, putting Kolar in the same category as Ojabo.

“He could, it’s possible. He’s looking better and better out there, but again – and I put him in the same category with Charlie [Kolar] – they had nothing really stacked up until like two weeks ago. So, they both look really good. I think they could both play, and if we have an opportunity to put them out there, we will.”

It would be a great thing for the Ravens to get Ojabo and Kolar back for Week 11.  Both are rookies with tons of potential, and they could begin to get acclimated to being on an NFL field during live game action. Baltimore is deep at both tight end and outside linebacker, with Kolar and Ojabo only adding to that depth.

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Ravens release first injury report for Week 11 matchup vs. Panthers

The Ravens released their first injury report ahead of their Week 11 matchup with the Carolina Panthers

The Baltimore Ravens will face off against the Carolina Panthers in Week 11 after coming off of their bye week. They currently boast a 6-3 record, and will be looking to extend their winning streak to four games.

Baltimore released their first injury report before the contest against Carolina, with some key players returning to the field.  The report is smaller compared to the injury list before Week 9, as only eight players made an appearance on Wednesday, with four of the players getting rest days.

Tight end Mark Andrews, cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis, and running back Gus Edwards were all limited, as Andrews and Edwards are still working to get back on the field.  Both missed the team’s Week 10 game against the New Orleans Saints.

If the offense can get back Edwards and Andrews, the team will be in good shape to create mismatches against their opponents. Other players on the injury report from Wednesday include defensive lineman Calais Campbell (rest), outside linebacker Justin Houston (rest), cornerback Marcus Peters (rest), offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (rest), and outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul.

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