Ravens offensive tackles impress in expanded roles during preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:43 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
During a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens tackles Carson Vinson and Gerad Lichtenhan excelled after veteran Kendall Lamm's retirement cleared more opportunities. Both players received significant playing time and earned praise from head coach Jesse Minter for their performances in run blocking and pass protection. The Ravens are set to continue evaluating their roster during joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings this week, following the game against the Eagles.
- •Kendall Lamm's retirement opens opportunities for younger players.
- •Vinson and Lichtenhan received many snaps against the Eagles.
- •Coach Jesse Minter praised their run and pass blocking.
- •Joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings are upcoming.
- •Ravens are assessing tackle depth before final roster decisions.
- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Two young Ravens offensive tackles make the most of expanded opportunity
"In the wake of Kendall Lamm's retirement, Jesse Minter highlighted two young Ravens after both handled significant workloads against the Eagles.
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