Ja'Kobi Lane catches first NFL pass in Ravens preseason opener
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Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Ja'Kobi Lane, a rookie wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, made his first NFL catch on August 15, 2026, during a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Lane recorded a 19-yard reception, showcasing his potential after an impressive training camp. Drafted in the third round, Lane is competing for playing time in a crowded wide receiver group behind established starters Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman. His performance in this debut provides a positive indication of his prospects for the upcoming season.
- •Ja'Kobi Lane caught a 19-yard pass in his NFL debut.
- •The Ravens played the Philadelphia Eagles in the preseason opener.
- •Lane has impressed during training camp with contested catches.
- •He was selected No. 80 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Lane is competing for a role among several young receivers.
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Ja'Kobi Lane has TD catch on promising night for Ravens rookie receivers in 24-7 win over Eagles
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Ja'Kobi Lane scores first NFL touchdown in Ravens preseason debut
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Ja'Kobi Lane records first NFL catch in Ravens preseason debut
"Ja’Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 on Saturday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Lane, a wide receiver from Southern California selected in the third round of the NFL draft, finished with three receptions for 38 yards. Fourth-round selections Matt Hibner (tight end, Southern Methodist) and Elijah Sarratt (wide receiver, Indiana) combined for 11 receptions and 127 yards to help Jesse Minter win his preseason head coaching debut.
"Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane recorded the first catch of his NFL career Saturday against the Eagles, hauling in a 19-yard reception across the middle.
"Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane continued his impressive preseason debut Saturday, catching a 15-yard touchdown from Joe Fagnano against the Eagles
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 2:14 AMJa'Kobi Lane has TD catch on promising night for Ravens rookie receivers in 24-7 win over Eagles
Ja’Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 on Saturday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Lane, a wide receiver from Southern California selected in the third round of the NFL draft, finished with three receptions for 38 yards. Fourth-round selections Matt Hibner (tight end, Southern Methodist) and Elijah Sarratt (wide receiver, Indiana) combined for 11 receptions and 127 yards to help Jesse Minter win his preseason head coaching debut.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 12:10 AMJa'Kobi Lane scores first NFL touchdown in Ravens preseason debut
Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane continued his impressive preseason debut Saturday, catching a 15-yard touchdown from Joe Fagnano against the Eagles
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 11:44 PMJa'Kobi Lane records first NFL catch in Ravens preseason debut
Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane recorded the first catch of his NFL career Saturday against the Eagles, hauling in a 19-yard reception across the middle.
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