Ravens' young receivers vie for roles in preseason opener against Eagles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:21 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens host the Philadelphia Eagles in a preseason opener at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday. The Ravens are assessing their young receivers, including Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, while rookies like Ja'Kobi Lane push for roles. Contributions in blocking, coverage, and special teams will factor into roster decisions. Players such as LaJohntay Wester and Elijah Sarratt have specific opportunities to prove their value as the competition intensifies among receivers.
- •Ravens host Eagles in preseason opener on Saturday night.
- •Ja'Kobi Lane aims to solidify his role behind Bateman.
- •LaJohntay Wester is primary punt returner for Baltimore.
- •Elijah Sarratt and Dayton Wade also compete for return roles.
- •Performance will impact final roster decisions for receivers.
- 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — Ravens' young receivers are competing for more than catches vs. Eagles
"Baltimore’s young receivers must contribute as returners, blockers and coverage players to strengthen their roster cases against Philadelphia
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