The Baltimore Ravens have made it through the first preseason of the Jesse Minter era. It was an exciting one, as countless players burned lasting memories into their coaches’ heads. As for the new coaching staff, they flat-out dominated.
With the fun over, though, it’s time for business. Very harsh business. No one likes roster cuts, but Baltimore will have to trim down their 90-man training camp roster to 53 players.
The coming hours will be absolutely brutal. Preseason stars will depart, and although many can make it back to the practice squad, not everyone is going to clear waivers. Simply put, the Ravens have some excruciating calls to make.
The team has already begun the process of sending players out the door. They traded defensive lineman C.J. Okoye to the New York Giants for a 2028 seventh-round pick. That’s one helpful way to conduct business ahead of roster cuts.
Unfortunately, Baltimore will also lose other players for nothing. They have several tight roster battles, and many preseason darlings won’t be wearing the purple and black in 2026.
Ravens 53-man roster cutdown guide
- Latest Ravens roster cuts
- Updated Ravens 53-man roster
- Notable cuts and roster moves
- Potential waiver wire targets from around the league
Last updated: Saturday, August 30th at 9:15 p.m. ET
Latest Ravens roster cuts
PLAYER NAME | POSITION |
|---|---|
Austin Reed | QB |
Dontae McMillan | RB |
Jonathan Ward | RB |
Elijah Tau-Tolliver | RB |
Lucas Scott | FB/TE |
Chris Moore | WR |
Octavian Smith Jr. | WR |
Cornelius Johnson | WR |
Cortez Braham Jr. | WR |
Dayton Wade | WR |
Xavier Guillory | WR |
Ty Pezza | TE |
David Sharpe | OT |
Gerad Lichtenhan | OT |
Evan Beerntsen | G |
Corey Bullock | IOL |
Nick Dawkins | C |
Aaron Graves | DL |
Dion Wilson Jr. | DL |
David Olajiga | DL |
Rayshaun Benny | DL |
Kaimon Rucker | EDGE |
Adisa Isaac | EDGE |
Jamon Johnson | LB |
Michael Barrett | LB |
Carl Jones | LB |
Dominic DeLuca | LB |
Robert Longerbeam | CB |
Lardarius Webb Jr. | CB |
Amani Oruwariye | CB |
Marquise Robinson | CB |
K'Von Wallace | S |
Silas Walters | S |
Updated Ravens 53-man roster
- Current roster: 53 players
- Cuts remaining: 0
QB: Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley, Joe Fagnano
RB: Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Rasheen Ali
WR: Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja’Kobi Lane, Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester, Elijah Sarratt
TE: Mark Andrews, Matthew Hibner, Josh Cuevas, Durham Smythe
OL: Ronnie Stanley, John Simpson, Ethan Pocic, Vega Ioane, Roger Rosengarten, Carson Vinson, Emery Jones Jr., Jovaughn Gwyn, Andrew Vorhees
DL: Nnamdi Madubike, Travis Jones, Calais Campbell, John Jenkins, Broderick Washington, Aeneas Peebles
EDGE: Trey Hendrickson, Mike Green, Zion Young, Tavius Robinson, Ethan Burke
LB: Roquan Smith, Teddye Buchanan, Trenton Simpson, Jay Higgins
CB: Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa, Chandler Rivers, Keyon Martin
S: Kyle Hamilton, Malaki Starks, Jaylinn Hawkins, Keondre Jackson
ST: Tyler Loop, Ryan Eckley, Nick Moore
Notable cuts and roster moves
- Cornerback Robert Longerbeam was cut. The 2025 sixth-round pick was hoping to make an impact in his first healthy season, but failed to separate himself from the pack.
- The Ravens sent Kaimon Rucker packing. He was in the running to make the roster as Baltimore's fifth pass rusher. Unfortunately, it was always clear he needed a miracle to make the team.
- Baltimore traded offensive tackle Diego Pounds to the Kansas City Chiefs. Pounds was going to leave the team one way or another after a strong run in the preseason, so getting something for him is smart business. In return, it'll be a 2028 conditional sixth-round pick.
- Instead of having to face roster cuts, Bilhal Kone will start the year on IR.
- Baltimore parted ways with former third-round pick Adisa Isaac. Ethan Burke beat out Isaac for the final pass rusher spot.
- Adam Randall was placed on IR, as well, and will at least the first four weeks.
Potential waiver wire targets from around the league
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