BALTIMORE RAVENS GAME RELEASE UNDER ARMOUR PERFORMANCE CENTER \ 1 WINNING DRIVE \ OWINGS MILLS, MD PH: 410-701-4000 \ BALTIMORERAVENS.COM \ TWITTER: @RAVENS WORLD CHAMPIONS: SUPER BOWL XXXV (2000) & SUPER BOWL XLVII (2012) BAALTIMORELTIMORE RAAVENSVENS AATT COACH HARBS SAYS WAASHINGTONSHINGTON FFBB TEEAMAM COACH HARBAUGH ON THE RAVENS 19-GAME PRESEASON WIN STREAK: “There are going to be people that say this doesn’t mean anything, (2-0) PRESEASON GAME 3 – AUG. 28, 2021 (1-1) and there are going to be people who look at it and say, ‘Wow, 6:00 P.M. ET – FEDEXFIELD (82,000) that’s something.’ I think everything is something. I’m of the belief that everything has meaning in life. So, if we’re doing it, it’s worth QUICK HITS doing, it matters, and it’s worth doing well. If you want to look at the big picture of it, all those young players that were out there playing, 7 The Baltimore Ravens will play at the Washington Football Team those guys should all take pride in that. All those guys that were part to close out preseason play on Aug. 28 (6 p.m. kickoff). Baltimore of that over those years should be proud about that, because it’s has won 19 straight preseason games (streak dates back to 2016), something that only one other team has ever done.” tying the Green Bay Packers (1959-62) for the most consecutive preseason victories in NFL history. INJURY NEWS 7 In a 20-3 road win at Carolina last week (Aug.21), QB Tyler Huntley Notable players who have missed recent practices, including on completed 24-of-34 passes for 187 yards, while Baltimore’s offense Monday (8/23), include: (groin, will miss several tallied 167 rushing yards. The Ravens outgained the Panthers in WR Rashod Bateman weeks), (thigh), (ankle), total yards (354-189), with Baltimore’s defense holding Carolina to WR Marquise Brown RB Justice Hill CB Marlon Humphrey, QB Trace McSorley (back, will miss several just 18 yards and zero points in the second half. TE Josh Oliver weeks), (ankle), (groin) and posted a game-high 7 catches for 50 yards, while rookie free agent G/T Tyre Phillips CB Jimmy Smith WR Sammy Watkins. TE Nick Boyle (knee) is currently on PUP recovering RB Nate McCrary had 64 rushing yards and 1 TD on 15 carries. from a 2020 season-ending injury. Reserve LB L.J. Fort (IR) sustained 7 In 2020, the Ravens earned their third-straight playoff berth – and a season-ending knee injury in the Carolina preseason game. ninth overall under head coach John Harbaugh – with an 11-5 record. Baltimore advanced to the Divisional Round of the playoffs NOTE THE QUOTE for the eighth time during Coach Harbaugh’s 13 years at the helm. 7 In 2020, Baltimore won six-straight games – including a 20-13 OLB TYUS BOWSER ON THE RAVENS’ WINNING MENTALITY: Wild Card battle at No. 4 Tennessee – before falling, 17-3, in the ”If there’s a scoreboard out there, we’re trying to win. It’s as simple as that. That’s the vibe and the type of mindset that we have as a team.” Divisional Round at No. 2 Buffalo to close out the season. 7 The Ravens scored the NFL’s seventh-most points (29.3) in 2020 and allowed the NFL’s second-fewest points (18.9). Baltimore produced a league-high 25 FFs, while the offense finished with the NFL’s No. 1 rushing attack (191.9 ypg) for the second-straight season. 7 Under Coach Harbaugh, Baltimore is one of four teams (NE, GB & Sea.) to earn a playoff berth in nine of the past 13 seasons. The Ravens are also one of four teams (KC, Sea. & NO) to make the playoffs in each of the past three seasons (2018-20). UPCOMING SCHEDULE Tues. Aug. 24: 8:30 a.m. ........Practice / Media Viewing 10:45 a.m. .......Podium & On-Field Interviews Wed. Aug. 25: 8:30 a.m. ........Practice / Media Viewing 10:45 a.m. .......Coordinators Podium & On-Field Interviews Thur. Aug. 26: 8:30 a.m. ........Practice / Media Viewing 10:45 a.m. .......Podium & On-Field Interviews CALLING THE ACTION Television: WBAL (Baltimore), WJLA (Washington, D.C.), WGAL (York/Lancaster/ Harrisburg, Pa.), WWCW (Roanoke, Va.), WUPV (Richmond, Va.), WTVZ (Norfolk, Va.), WMDT (Delmarva area) & WWCP (State College/Johnstown/Altoona, Pa.) Local Radio: WBAL (1090 AM) & 98Rock (97.9 FM) - Gerry Sandusky (play-by-play) - Mike Nolan (analyst) - Rod Woodson (analyst) - Evan Washburn (sideline) TV broadcast simulcast with radio during preseason games. Chad Steele - SVP of Communications n Patrick Gleason - VP of Public Relations n Marisol Renner - Director of Publications n Tom Valente - Director of Public Relations Vernon Dennis - Public Relations Coordinator n Brooke Balzano - Public Relations Intern n Dan Horowitz - Public Relations Intern 2021 BALTIMORE RAVENS 1 RELEASE NOTES RAVENS INFORMATION 2021 SCHEDULE KEY ADDITIONS / LOSSES Date Opponent Time/Result Key Veteran Additions 2020 GP/GS Sat. Aug. 14 New Orleans Saints W, 17-14 OLB Justin Houston – FA (Ind.) (one-year contract) ........16/16 Sat. Aug. 21 at Carolina Panthers W, 20-3 • Entering his 11th NFL season, has played in 134 games (128 Sat. Aug. 28 at Washington FB Team 6 p.m. starts) for the Chiefs (2011-18) and the Colts (2019-20) Mon. Sept. 13 at Las Vegas Raiders 8:15 p.m. (ESPN/ABC) Sun. Sept. 19 Kansas City Chiefs 8:20 p.m. (NBC) • A first-team All-Pro (2014) and four-time Pro Bowler (2012-15), has tallied 444 tackles, 97.5 sacks, 117 TFL, 17 FFs and 13 FRs Sun. Sept. 26 at Detroit Lions 1 p.m. Sun. Oct. 3 at Denver Broncos 4:25 p.m. • Since he entered the league in 2011, ranks third in both sacks Mon. Oct. 11 Indianapolis Colts 8:15 p.m. (ESPN) and fumble recoveries among active NFL defenders Sun. Oct. 17* Los Angeles Chargers 1 p.m. WR Sammy Watkins – UFA (KC) (one-year contract) ...........10/9 Sun. Oct. 24* Cincinnati Bengals 1 p.m. • Has played in 86 career games (82 starts) for Buffalo (2014- Sun. Oct. 31 Bye Week 16), the LA Rams (2017) and Kansas City (2018-20), posting 321 Sun. Nov. 7* Minnesota Vikings 1 p.m. receptions for 4,665 yards (14.5 avg.) and 33 TDs Thurs. Nov. 11 at Miami Dolphins 8:20 p.m. (FOX/NFLN) • In seven postseason contests (six starts), has recorded 26 Sun. Nov. 21* at Chicago Bears 1 p.m. receptions for 500 yards (19.2 avg) and 1 TD Sun. Nov. 28* Cleveland Browns 8:20 p.m. (NBC) Sun. Dec. 5* at Pittsburgh Steelers 4:25 p.m. T Alejandro Villanueva – FA (Pit.) (two-year contract) ........16/16 Sun. Dec. 12* at Cleveland Browns 1 p.m. • Entering 2021, the two-time Pro Bowler has played in 96 games Sun. Dec. 19* Green Bay Packers 1 p.m. (90 starts) at LT during his seven-year career (2014-20) Sun. Dec. 26* at Cincinnati Bengals 1 p.m. • Has played in 96-consecutive regular season games, tied for Sun. Jan. 2* Los Angeles Rams 4:25 p.m. the second-longest active streak among NFL offensive tackles Sun. Jan. 9* Pittsburgh Steelers 1 p.m. G Kevin Zeitler – FA (NYG) (three-year contract) ............16/16 • Has played in 135 games (134 starts) for Cincinnati (2012-17), RAVENS PRO BOWLERS Cleveland (2017-18) and the Giants (2019-20) Entering the 2021 season, Baltimore has 12 players on its Key Free Agents Retained roster who have earned Pro Bowl honors. OLB Tyus Bowser – UFA (four-year contract) .....................16/2 CURRENT RAVENS TO EARN PRO BOWL HONORS RB Gus Edwards – RFA (two-year extension) ....................16/6 7 TE Mark Andrews (1) 7 CB Marcus Peters (3) DT Justin Ellis – UFA (one-year contract) ........................13/3 7 DE Calais Campbell (6) 7 FB Patrick Ricard (2) OLB Pernell McPhee – UFA (one-year contract) ..................15/13 7 CB Marlon Humphrey (2) 7 T Ronnie Stanley (1) 7 OLB Justin Houston (4) 7 K Justin Tucker (4) Key Players Lost 7 QB Lamar Jackson (1) 7 T Alejandro Villanueva (2) T Orlando Brown Jr. – traded (KC) .............................16/16 7 P Sam Koch (1) 7 DT Brandon Williams (1) LS Morgan Cox – UFA (Ten.) ...................................15/0 RB Mark Ingram II – released (Hou.) ............................11/9 PRESEASON FAST FACTS OLB Matthew Judon – UFA (NE) ...............................14/13 OLB Yannick Ngakoue – UFA (LAV) ...............................4/3 7 The Ravens have not lost a preseason game since 2015, posting an impressive 19-0 record dating WR Willie Snead IV – UFA (LAV) ................................13/8 back to 2016. The 19 straight wins tie (GB, 1959-62) for the longest such streak in NFL history. 2021 DRAFT CLASS 7 Under head coach John Harbaugh (2008- 21), Baltimore has compiled a 39-12 record in Rd. Pick Name Pos. Ht. Wt. College preseason play. 1a 27 Rashod Bateman WR 6-1 193 Minnesota 7 The Ravens are 66-32 all time in preseason play. 1b 31 Odafe Oweh OLB 6-5 251 Penn State 3a 94 Ben Cleveland G 6-6 357 Georgia home 7 The Ravens are 34-15 all time in preseason 3b 104 Brandon Stephens DB 6-1 213 SMU games, producing wins in 19 of their last 22 contests in Baltimore. 4 131 Tylan Wallace WR 5-11 193 Oklahoma St. 5a 160 Shaun Wade CB 6-1 191 Ohio State road 7 The Ravens are 32-17 all time in preseason 5b 171 Daelin Hayes OLB 6-4 253 Notre Dame games, winning 16 of their last 21 such contests.
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