Ravens face tough roster decisions ahead of 53-man deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:21 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens are making critical choices for their final 53-man roster ahead of the deadline on August 30. Key debates include whether to carry three quarterbacks, retain four running backs, and decide on tight ends versus a fullback. With players like Joe Fagnano and Nnamdi Madubuike facing competition and health concerns, decisions will be complex. Coach Jesse Minter indicated that the Ravens may adopt a best-player-available strategy, impacting various position groups.
- •Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are secure roster spots.
- •Joe Fagnano's performance in the finale impacts his roster chances.
- •Ravens weigh options between four tight ends and a fullback.
- •Nnamdi Madubuike's health complicates defensive line decisions.
- •Final roster decisions due by August 30.
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — The 10 toughest decisions in Ravens’ 53-man roster
"Joe Fagnano, Ethan Burke and Baltimore’s crowded secondary headline the 10 most difficult decisions shaping the Ravens’ initial roster
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