{
  "id": 1067392,
  "title": "10 bubble players to watch in Ravens' preseason opener vs. Eagles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/10-bubble-players-to-watch-in-ravens-preseason-opener-vs-eagles",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T15:40:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/10-bubble-players-watch-ravens-154037209.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Baltimore Ravens will field a largely depleted roster during their preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday night. The move opens up opportunities for undrafted rookies and developmental veterans to showcase their skills. Ten players to watch in the game include quarterback Joe Fagnano. The undrafted rookie has gained familiarity with the team's offense after being placed on injured reserve and signing with the Ravens. Fagnano could earn his first meaningful opportunity to demonstrate his command of the huddle, accuracy, and decision-making. Running back Rasheen Ali enters his third season after limited regular-season carries. Ali, with more experience and return ability, must protect the football and display consistency to earn a spot. Wide receiver Chris Moore returns to Baltimore after building a reputation as a dependable reserve receiver and special-teams contributor. However, he must prove his blocking, coverage, and offensive reliability to secure a roster spot over younger candidates. Tight end Ty Pezza faces the most difficult roster path among undrafted rookies. Despite his versatility and special-teams experience, Pezza must demonstrate his blocking, tackling, and coverage skills to compete with established tight ends. Center Ethan Dawkins struggles in a crowded competition that includes veteran Ethan Pocic. Dawkins must deliver clean exchanges, protect the quarterback, and absorb hits against Philadelphia's interior defenders. Undrafted rookie defensive line prospect Aaron Graves, who produced 16½ sacks and 25 tackles for loss during his college career, must maintain his gap against the run while converting his college pass-rush production into pressure. Outside linebacker Nick Dawkins brings a physical frame to the team. But Baltimore already has several outside linebackers competing for snaps. DeLuca, an undrafted inside linebacker, must prove he can contribute on special teams and defend against open-field tackles. Cornerback Lardarius Webb Jr., with a family connection to the Ravens, must prove himself independently of his father's legacy. Undrafted safety Jahquez Robinson competes for one of the final spots behind Kyle Hamilton, Malaki Starks, and Jaylinn Hawkins. Robinson must demonstrate disciplined coverage, tackling, and special-teams contributions to secure a roster spot.",
  "summary": "Baltimore’s preseason opener against Philadelphia provides 10 Ravens roster hopefuls with an important opportunity to strengthen their cases",
  "key_points": [
    "Undrafted QB Joe Fagnano could earn first meaningful opportunity",
    "Running back Rasheen Ali enters third season with limited carries",
    "Tight end Ty Pezza faces most difficult roster path among undrafted rookies"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}