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Ravens lose another rookie CB to season-ending injury
The post Ravens lose another rookie CB to season-ending injury appeared first on ClutchPoints. Earlier this week, it was announced by Baltimore Ravens head coach Jim Harbaugh that the team had lost rookie cornerback Bilhal Kone to a season-ending knee injury. Now, the Ravens have received another devastating injury update regarding another cornerback they selected in this past April's NFL Draft. 'Sixth-round rookie Robert Longerbeam (knee) has been placed on injured reserve after missing the Ravens' preseason opener and Saturday's practice,' the team announced on their official website. The team also announced that 'in a corresponding move, the Ravens signed veteran running back Myles Gaskin on Sunday.' This means that both cornerbacks Baltimore selected in this year's NFL Draft are now out with injuries before their NFL careers even had the chance to begin. It's a devastating update for a team that was already growing thin in the defensive back department. However, the team did make sure to assure fans in their statement that 'Baltimore still has a deep cornerback rotation featuring Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, Jaire Alexander, Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa, and Jalyn Armour-Davis.' Baltimore enters this season on the short list of NFL teams with a legitimate chance to compete for a Super Bowl title. The Ravens pushed all of their chips to the center of the table this offseason by bringing in Jaire Alexander from the Green Bay Packers, alongside some other moves to give two-time league MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson as much help as possible. Last year, the Ravens shook off a slow start to advance to the divisional round of the AFC playoffs, where they lost to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in a tightly-contested game. The Ravens will get another crack at the Bills immediately to open up their season on September 7, once again in Buffalo. That game is set for a prime time start as part of NBC's Sunday Night Football broadcast. Related: Ravens add 13-TD weapon to Derrick Henry-led RB room Related: The biggest surprise from Ravens' first unofficial depth chart of 2025 NFL season
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11-08-2025
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Ravens to place rookie CB Robert Longerbeam on injured reserve
A few days ago, the Baltimore Ravens saw rookie cornerback Bihlal Kone suffer a devastating season-ending ACL and MCL injury in the team's preseason opener. Unfortunately, the Ravens are now set to lose another first-year cornerback for the entirety of the season. The team announced on Sunday that they'd be placing sixth-round pick Robert Longerbeam on injured reserve, also with a knee injury. Longerbeam was sidelined for the preseason contest on this past Thursday and missed practice on Saturday as well. The Ravens drafted him with the No. 212 overall pick in this year's draft, one round after they selected Kone (No. 178 overall). Less than two full weeks into August, the Ravens will now be without the services of both talented rookies for the upcoming season. Longerbeam was likely to primarily be a special teams contributor in 2025 given the team's depth at the position, however he would have provided some backup insurance. The former Rutgers product two interceptions and 11 pass breakups in college last season and 10 pass breakups the year prior. He played five total seasons for the Scarlett Knights. While the loss of both Kone and Longerbeam is an unfortunate blow for the Ravens, they're still in strong shape at cornerback overall thanks to their top-end talent and depth. The top of the depth chart remains intact as was between Marlon Humphrey, Jaire Alexander, Nate Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, and T.J. Tampa. The injuries to Kone and Longerbeam strengthens the chances of rising fourth-year cornerback Jayln Armour-Davis making the roster once again and also opens the door for another fringe cornerback to emerge. The primary candidate would be rookie undrafted free agent (UDFA) Reuben Lowery, who has made a strong impression throughout the spring and summer. Like Longerbeam, Lowery also has nickel cornerback skills and could keep the Ravens' longstanding history of granting a UDFA a spot on the 53-man roster intact.
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10-08-2025
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Another Ravens rookie suffers season-ending injury
Another Ravens rookie suffers season-ending injury originally appeared on The Sporting News The Baltimore Ravens have been dealt a bad hand when it comes to rookies suffering injuries thus far through preseason play. Baltimore lost sixth-round pick Bilhal Kone to a knee injury he sustained in the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, and now they have lost a second rookie cornerback. Robert Longerbeam was placed on injured reserve on Sunday, the team announced. "Sixth-round rookie Robert Longerbeam (knee) has been placed on injured reserve after missing the Ravens' preseason opener and Saturday's practice," Clifton Brown of writes. "In a corresponding move, the Ravens signed veteran running back Myles Gaskin on Sunday." The Ravens still have a quality secondary, with Nate Wiggins and Jaire Alexander set to start on the outside and Marlon Humphrey in the slot. Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa, and Jalyn Armour-Davis will be the team's primary depth. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsAppRavens sign former Vikings running back, add competition to backfield Baltimore Ravens rookie made insane prediction that came true vs. Colts Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's quest to replace Justin Tucker has so-so debut Three Baltimore Ravens who earned roster spots after big performances vs. Colts
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10-08-2025
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Ravens put sixth-round pick Robert Longerbeam on IR
The Ravens have lost another rookie cornerback for the season. They announced on Sunday that sixth-round pick Robert Longerbeam has been placed on injured reserve. Longerbeam has a knee injury that kept him out of the preseason opener. Baltimore lost Bilhal Kone, another sixth-rounder, when he tore his ACL and MCL in that game. They signed M.J. Devonshire to fill out their cornerback group on Saturday. Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, Jaire Alexander, Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa, and Jalyn Armour-Davis are also on hand. The Ravens filled Longerbeam's roster spot with the previously reported signing of running back Myles Gaskin. Longerbeam had 45 tackles and two interceptions during his final season at Rutgers.
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10-08-2025
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Ravens lose CB Robert Longerbeam to season-ending injured reserve as he joins Bilhal Kone
The Ravens made 11 picks in April's NFL draft, and both sixth-round cornerbacks will miss the 2025 season after Robert Longerbeam joined Bihlal Kone on season-ending injured reserve. Baltimore announced the move on Sunday, after signing running back Myles Gaskin. Round 6, No. 178: Bilhal Kone, CB, Western Michigan General manager Eric DeCosta previously said that Baltimore would take a cornerback in this year's draft, and the Ravens got Mel Kiper Jr.'s 101st-rated prospect with the 178th pick. Kone Will battle T.J., Tampa, Robert Longerbeam (rookie), and Jalyn Armour-Davis for the fourth cornerback spot. Kone primarily plays on the outside but has spent some time in the slot. Last season, Kone led Western Michigan with nine passes broken up. He added 70 tackles and one interception. Round 6, No. 212: Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers April's draft marked the fourth time in the last five years that Baltimore has selected multiple cornerbacks in the same draft. Longerbeam led the Big Ten with 30 passes broken up since 2021. The 5 feet 11, 174-pound cornerback from Rutgers is projected to play slot cornerback, and Longerbeam is only the second player from Rutgers to get drafted by the Ravens, joining running back Ray Rice (second round in 2008). Baltimore still has a deep cornerback rotation featuring Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, Jaire Alexander, Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa, and the resurgent Jalyn Armour-Davis. The Ravens signed cornerback M.J. Devonshire on Saturday. Devonshire was a seventh-round pick by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens place Robert Longerbeam on injured reserve
