Ravens Stock Up, Stock Down Preseason Week 2

4 of 7

Oct 6, 2013; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Pernell McPhee (90) reacts after sacking Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (not pictured) during the second quarter at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Stock up: Pernell McPhee

Pernell McPhee has by and large had a good training camp, but didn’t show a whole lot against the 49ers in the first preseason game. Against the Cowboys, however, he showed that he belongs as a package pass rusher on this defense. McPhee collected the only sack that the Ravens recorded Saturday night after laying a vicious hit on Cowboy’s quarterback Brandon Weeden.

Not only that, but McPhee also racked up two quarterback hits and two solo tackles, showing that he has the ability to be a disruptive presence among a talented linebacker group. And to those following McPhee through camp, this is neither a shock nor a surprise. He has earned a place in the rotation, at least as a pass rush specialist.