{
  "id": 3301839,
  "title": "7 takeaways from Ravens final preseason depth chart",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/7-takeaways-from-ravens-final-preseason-depth-chart",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T16:20:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/7-takeaways-ravens-final-preseason-162055952.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. The Baltimore Ravens have released their final unofficial preseason depth chart, confirming that at least two starting competitions will remain unresolved as they conclude the preseason.\n\n2. The center position will be shared by Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic, with no clear starting center chosen yet. This competition has become more significant after Danny Pinter suffered a torn patellar tendon and is expected to miss the season.\n\n3. Trenton Simpson and Teddye Buchanan share the weak-side linebacker (WLB) job. Simpson has had a strong training camp, while Buchanan is still being reintegrated after tearing his ACL in December.\n\n4. Joe Fagnano remains the No. 3 quarterback, following Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson. The decision on whether to keep Fagnano as a third quarterback is still open, as he has performed well during preseason victories.\n\n5. Rasheen Ali has moved up in the running back order, now third behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. Adam Randall, the fifth-round pick, has also shown promise and moved ahead of Ali, likely to secure the third running back job.\n\n6. The receiver position looks crowded with Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman leading the two receiver lines. Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester, Ja'Kobi Lane, and Elijah Sarratt follow behind them. Young receivers are positioned directly behind the starters, while Ja'Kobi Lane's rapid development has earned him a spot right behind Bateman.\n\n7. Edge depth is challenging to evaluate from an unofficial depth chart perspective. Trey Hendrickson leads the rush-linebacker position, while Mike Green, Kaimon Rucker, Tavius Robinson, and Zion Young form the strong-side group. Kyle Hamilton remains a versatile defensive weapon, listed as a defensive back rather than a specific position.",
  "summary": "The Ravens’ final preseason depth chart keeps center and weak-side linebacker unsettled while listing Joe Fagnano as the No. 3 quarterback",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "12 Ravens with the most to gain during the final week of training camp",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/12-ravens-with-the-most-to-gain-during-the-final-week-of-training-camp",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:41:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}