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Chris Westry fined for unsportsmanlike conduct after taunting penalty

Chris Westry fined for unsportsmanlike conduct after taunting penalty

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New Orleans Saints 17-14 in Week 1 of the 2021 preseason. During the game, many young Baltimore players were out to prove that they deserve a spot on the team. One of those players was cornerback Chris Westry, who hoped to continue to build off of a strong start to training camp.

Westry finished Saturday night’s contest with two total tackles and two passes defended, one of which resulted in an interception by safety Geno Stone. However, the 6-foot-4 cornerback also picked up a taunting penalty for celebrating after New Orleans wide receiver Jake Lampman failed to haul in a pass in the middle of the third quarter. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that Westry has been fined for unsportsmanlike conduct in relation to his penalty.

The NFL’s new taunting policy has gotten a massive amount of backlash, but the league has made it clear that they will be cracking down on unsportsmanlike acts. Westry’s penalty most likely shouldn’t have been classified as taunting, and to fine him for his act seems a bit excessive. However, this will be the way that the game is governed for now, so players will have to act accordingly in order to not cost their team 15 yards on game day. 

Stock up, stock down from Ravens’ 17-14 preseason win over Saints

Stock up, stock down from Ravens’ 17-14 preseason win over Saints

The Baltimore Ravens took down the New Orleans Saints in their opening game of the 2021 preseason by the score of 17-14. There were a lot of takeaways from the game on all three sides of the ball for Baltimore, both good and bad.

Plenty of players either increased or decreased their stock based off of their performance on Saturday night. Many showed why they deserved a roster spot, while other faltered in live game action.

We take a look at which Ravens made their stock go up and who saw their stock fall in the preseason opener.

Instant analysis of Ravens’ 17-14 preseason win over Saints

Instant analysis of Ravens’ 17-14 preseason win over Saints

The Baltimore Ravens were able to extend their preseason winning streak to 18 games with a 17-14 win over the New Orleans Saints. Baltimore trailed for most of the game, but an overall strong fourth quarter propelled the Ravens to a win.

While picking up a victory is nice, in the preseason it doesn’t amount to much. It’s more about looking at how individual players performed. However, it’d be tough to not talk about the defense as a whole, as they forced six turnovers.

Quarterback Tyler Huntley separated himself for now in the battle for the backup QB spot, finishing 11-18 for 86 passing yards, as well as gaining 43 rushing yards on seven carries, also scoring on the ground. Trace McSorley flashed on a few occasions, but mostly struggled behind his offensive line.

Speaking of the offensive lineman, it was a mostly rough outing The team played without most of their projected starting group, but it was still a bit concerning to see the unit struggling so much early on. They improved as the game went on, but it hopefully they can turn in a better performance next week.

On the defensive side of the ball, those six turnovers were the difference in the game. Baltimore had three interceptions and three forced fumbles, all spanned out over the course of the game. Malik Harrison, Geno Stone, Justin Madubuike, Ar’Darius Washington and Shaun Wade forced the takeaways, with Stone coming up with two interceptions.

It’s expected that in the first week of the preseason, there will be some sloppiness. That showed with the offensive line, as well as a few blown coverages and big gains given up on defense. However, it was an overall encouraging performance.

The Ravens hope to build on their Week 1 performance when they take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 2 of the preseason, which will take place on Saturday, August 21st at 7pm EST.

Watch: Ravens force turnovers on first two defensive possessions of 2021 preseason

Watch: Ravens force turnovers on first two defensive possessions of preseason

The Baltimore Ravens got off to a fast start against the New Orleans Saints in their first preseason game of 2021. After starting the game on defense, the team gave up a few chunk plays to wide receiver Marquez Callaway, but deep in their own red zone, the unit stepped up and produced a turnover.

Inside linebacker Malik Harrison and defensive tackle Broderick Washington combined to force the fumble, while safety DeShon Elliott recovered it. Then, on Baltimore’s next defensive series, they turned the Saints over again, this time with an interception.

Safety Geno Stone got in on the action, diving for a bad pass by New Orleans quarterback Taysom Hill. The Ravens will look to continue their strong defensive start over the course of the rest of the game.

Ravens 2021 free agency: Grading every signing

With the first wave of free agency over and the picture a lot clearer, we grade all of the Baltimore Ravens’ free-agent signings.

The NFL offseason is underway, meaning contracts are getting signed. Whether it’s extensions for players already on the roster or the signing of completely new free agents, NFL teams are looking to bolster their rosters for the upcoming season. The Baltimore Ravens are no exception, having dipped their toe into the free-agent pool a couple of times as well as looking inward to bring back some familiar faces.

With the first wave of free agency finished, I wanted to take a look back at everyone the Ravens signed this offseason. We now have a far clearer picture of what Baltimore is looking to do as a whole, helping provide more realistic grades for each signing.

Ravens sign S Geno Stone to a 1-year deal

The Baltimore Ravens brought safety Geno Stone back after watching him get picked up off waivers last season, signing him to a one-year deal

The Baltimore Ravens announced they’ve signed safety Geno Stone to a one-year deal.

If that name sounds familiar, it’s because Stone was the Ravens’ seventh-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft. Unfortunately, as a part of shuffling around their roster last season, Stone ended up heading to the practice squad and was eventually waived. The Houston Texans had stepped in last season, claiming Stone off of waivers but didn’t tender him as an exclusive rights free agent this offseason, allowing him to hit free agency.

Stone appeared in two games with Baltimore last season, playing just two defensive snaps and 38 special teams snaps. While he didn’t have any measurable production, Stone rejoining the Ravens provides some depth at safety and potentially even another special teams player. At the worst, signing Stone gives Baltimore another affordable body in training camp and the potential for Stone to earn a spot on the 53-man roster.

Ravens fans have been critical of the organization for their lack of signings in free agency. While Stone’s signing likely won’t get too many rounds of applause, it’s a great move that helps to fill out the roster with a player the team already knows well.

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Texans claim rookie S Geno Stone from Ravens, place on exempt-commissioner permission list

The Houston Texans placed a waiver claim for Baltimore Ravens rookie safety Geno Stone.

The Houston Texans continue to evaluate their roster even as the regular season draws to a close with a game to go.

The Texans claimed rookie safety Geno Stone from the Baltimore Ravens. The club them placed Stone on the exempt/commissioner permission list.

Stone played in two games for the Ravens from Weeks 9-10. In the Nov. 8 game at the Indianapolis Colts, Stone played 19 snaps on special teams in the 24-10 victory. In the Nov. 15 Sunday Night Football matchup in the pouring rain at the New England Patriots, Stone played 19 special teams snaps once more and added two defensive snaps in a 23-17 loss.

Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey endorsed the move by the Texans, and Baltimore safety DeShon Elliott similarly praised the claim by Houston.

Baltimore selected Stone in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft from Iowa.

Ravens have 0 players on Reserve/COVID-19 list after activating S Geno Stone

The Baltimore Ravens have activated S Geno Stone from the Reserve/COVID-19 list, officially having 0 players out for COVID-19 now.

After months of dealing with an outbreak of the coronavirus, the Baltimore Ravens have finally cleared their Reserve/COVID-19 list of names. According to the NFL’s transaction report, the Ravens activated safety Geno Stone from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday.

Stone had initially been placed on the COVID-19 list on Dec. 1, right as Baltimore’s coronavirus outbreak had begun to slow down. But while other players came back after their five- or 10-day stay had been up, Stone was kept on the list for nearly the entire month.

It’s unclear if Stone will be able to return 100% immediately after dealing with the coronavirus for so long. But the Ravens could certainly use the help in the secondary if he is able to play. With injuries at cornerback making an already thin secondary even thinner, having another defensive back able to be plugged into the defense could end up being the difference in a win or loss in the coming weeks. And with Baltimore needing to win their final two games to have the best shot of earning a playoff berth, Stone’s return is important.

Stone had played in just two games this season, getting the bulk of his snaps on special teams. He had been selected in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and though he initially made the 53-man roster, Stone was put on the practice squad before getting called up.

While the season isn’t over and anything is possible in a pandemic, it’s nice for the Ravens to have everyone back again.

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Ravens place S Geno Stone on Reserve/COVID-19 list

The Baltimore Ravens added their 23rd player to the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday after safety Geno Stone tested positive Tuesday.

The Baltimore Ravens had 10 consecutive days with a positive COVID-10 test result before Wednesday ended the streak. That trend had continued yesterday as safety Geno Stone tested positive for the coronavirus and players were informed on the plane to Pittsburgh. As expected, the Ravens placed Stone on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, according to a press release from the team.

Stone’s addition to the Reserve/COVID-19 list makes it a total of 23 players added since last Monday. Baltimore’s outbreak initially kicked off last Monday following a Week 11 loss to the Tennessee Titans, seeing both running backs Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins test positive.

Stone had been placed on the practice squad earlier this season, making his debut in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts. Though Stone was active for two games, he only saw two defensive snaps, spending a majority of his time on special teams where he played a total of 38 snaps. While the loss of Stone for this game is just another name in the deluge, every warm body counts as the Ravens needed to elevate 10 players from the practice squad Wednesday against the Steelers.

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Ravens place Nick Boyle, Terrell Bonds on IR; add Geno Stone, Luke Wilson

The Baltimore Ravens swap around tight ends after putting Nick Boyle on injured reserve and signing Luke Wilson

The Baltimore Ravens, already thin at a number of positions due to injuries, got even more injured in Sunday’s loss to the New England Patriots. On Tuesday, Baltimore made some roster moves to remedy the situation, putting Nick Boyle and Terrell Bonds on injured reserve while elevating Geno Stone from the practice squad and signing Luke Wilson to replace his spot.

It was fairly obvious on the field but coach John Harbaugh confirmed Boyle had suffered a season-ending knee injury. After trading Hayden Hurst to the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, that leaves the Ravens with Mark Andrews as the only tight end on a team that loves multiple-tight-end sets. Remedying the lack of depth, Baltimore announced they signed veteran tight end Luke Wilson to the practice squad.

Wilson has been around the league for quite some time, primarily with the Seattle Seahawks, entering the NFL as a fifth-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Over eight years in the league, Wilson has caught 110 passes for 1,295 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was most recently with Seattle, playing just 10 offensive snaps over five games this season before getting cut two weeks ago.

Though Wilson isn’t much of a receiving threat, neither was Boyle. Where Baltimore will primarily use him is as an in-line blocker with the potential to run routes and get involved in the passing game that way. With Boyle being so important to the success of the rushing attack, Wilson will have big shoes to fill if he gets called up from the practice squad.

In addition to Wilson’s signing, the Ravens brought back rookie safety Geno Stone from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Stone had been among the players elevated from the practice squad the last two weeks, ending the number of times he could be brought up for gameday. However, in both games, Stone’s primary role was on special teams, seeing just two total defensive snaps compared to 38 special-teams snaps.

Bonds landing on injured reserve makes the fifth cornerback placed on the list by Baltimore this season — joining Anthony Averett, Tavon Young, Iman Marshall, and Khalil Dorsey. The Ravens have done an excellent job with a “next man up” philosophy but the injuries are beginning to take their toll on the team as they reach the second half of the 2020 season.

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