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Ravens and Eagles compete in preseason opener with rookie debuts

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Ravens and Eagles compete in preseason opener with rookie debuts

Summary

The Baltimore Ravens face the Philadelphia Eagles in their 2026 preseason opener at M&T Bank Stadium. This marks head coach Jesse Minter's debut, with offensive coordinator Declan Doyle calling plays for the second time in his career. Ravens rookies Vega Ioane, Zion Young, and Ja’Kobi Lane will be making their NFL debuts. Lane has turned heads in training camp with impressive catches, primarily from quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Ravens are also evaluating several players for starting roles ahead of the regular season.

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Status Watch

•Ravens host Eagles in 2026 preseason opener at M&T Bank Stadium.
•Jesse Minter makes his head coaching debut for Baltimore.
•Rookie players Vega Ioane, Zion Young, and Ja’Kobi Lane debut tonight.
•Lane has made notable catches during training camp leading up to the game.
•Ravens are assessing several players for starting positions before the season.

Latest Updates

5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens rookies deliver satisfying debuts in preseason win over Eagles
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