{
  "id": 8042125,
  "title": "Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey explains his unusual 6 a.m. game-day routine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/ravens-cb-marlon-humphrey-explains-his-unusual-6-a-m-game-day-routine",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T14:48:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ravens-cb-marlon-humphrey-explains-144827023.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NFL players develop habits that aid their performance, from pregame outfits to warm-up routines. Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey has created his own unique pregame ritual which began as an early arrival at the stadium. This routine evolved into something bigger and now forms a significant part of his game-day preparation. Last year, Humphrey started this habit after experiencing several turnovers when he arrived early, and it has continued ever since. However, Humphrey clarifies that he is not superstitious; he simply believes arriving early helps him get his eight hours of sleep. This early arrival gives him a unique perspective on the preparation process, allowing him to witness the behind-the-scenes work that goes into readying the team. Humphrey admires the dedication of everyone involved beyond the players and coaches, highlighting the importance of a well-functioning team. His routine has coincided with positive outcomes, increasing his appreciation for the collective effort. Humphrey's commitment to his early game-day routine is likely to continue as long as the Ravens remain successful and he remains productive on the field.",
  "summary": "Marlon Humphrey says he isn't fully superstitious, but one game-day routine has become habitual.",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}