Baltimore Ravens 53 Man Roster: 3 Players Who Earned A Spot

Baltimore Ravens 53 Man Roster: 3 Players Who Earned Their Spot

Sep 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce (78) celebrates his fumble recovery for a touchdown with teammates Chris Carter (56) and Willie Henry (69) during the second quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 11, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Chris Carter (56) and defensive tackle Michael Pierce (78) sack Carolina Panthers quarterback Joe Webb (14) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Chris Carter

When you play for a former special teams coordinator in John Harbaugh, special teams become incredibly important. Carter is a do it all kind of player. He helps the defense, and he plays special teams. Carter came into this training camp on the outside looking in. His roster bubble still hasn’t popped with the roster trimmed down to 53 players.

Against the Carolina Panthers, Carter looked like a bulldozer getting to the quarterback. This was Carter’s fifth chance in the NFL. He had stops with the Bengals, Steelers and Colts. Now he hopes he has found a long-term home with the Ravens. Carter has incredible strength and a high motor. He may be the best bull rushing linebacker the Ravens have.

Carter ended up with 5 tackles and a half sack this preseason. He made impact plays collapsing the pocket as well. At the end of the day, Carter made it impossible for the Ravens to cut him.

Next: 2. Sheldon Price

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