The Ravens entered cutdown day with a stacked lineup of four quarterbacks, yet only two survived the dramatic trimming to make the coveted initial 53-man roster.
The Dynamic Duo: Lamar Jackson and Josh Johnson
Lamar Jackson and Josh Johnson were on the right side of the cut line, showcasing their undeniable skills and grit. Meanwhile, promising rookies Devin Leary and Emory Jones found themselves on the outside looking in. Leary, a sixth-round pick from April, and Jones, a free agent signee who went undrafted, could still find a home on the practice squad if they navigate the tricky waters of waivers unclaimed.
The Tough Calls: Players Waived or Released
The Ravens front office didn’t shy away from making the hard decisions, waiving or releasing a slew of players:
- Tackle Corey Bullock
- Running back Chris Collier
- Cornerback Bump Cooper Jr.
- Wide receiver Malik Cunningham
- Guard Darrian Dalcourt
- Linebacker Joe Evans
- Tight end Qadir Ismail
- Guard Tashawn Manning
- Tackle Julian Pearl
- Defensive end C.J. Ravenell
- Linebacker Yvandy Rigby
- Linebacker Josh Ross
- Wide receiver Dayton Wade
- Cornerback Pepe Williams
- Cornerback Ka’dar Hollman
- Running back John Kelly
- Wide receiver Keith Kirkwood
- Wide receiver Anthony Willer
- Defensive back Daryl Worley
- Defensive tackle Deadrin Senat
- Defensive tackle Josh Tupou
Injured Reserve: Battling Back to the Field
On the injury front, linebacker Deion Jennings, cornerback Christian Matthew, cornerback Arthur Maulet, cornerback Trayvon Mullen, wide receiver Isaiah Washington, and running back Owen Wright were all placed on injured reserve. Among them, Maulet has the designation to return during the regular season, giving fans a glimmer of hope for his comeback.
Keaton Mitchell: Ready to Roar from the PUP List
Dynamic running back Keaton Mitchell remains on the PUP list, set to miss at least the first four games of the season. Yet, hold your horses, Ravens fans—Mitchell’s return promises to be worth the wait as his electric playmaking is sure to invigorate the offense.
In Ravens nation, cutdown day is more than just a roster reduction—it’s the dramatic culmination of countless hours of hard work, dreams realized and dashed, and an unwavering belief in what lies ahead. The journey to the gridiron is paved with both triumphs and trials, weaving the intricate tapestry that is NFL football.
