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Ravens Beat Eagles 24–7 as Backup QB Job Lingers

8/16/2026

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Ravens Crush Eagles

The Ravens defeated the Eagles 24-7 on Aug 15, 2026 in Baltimore.
Head coach Jesse Minter made his preseason debut in the win.
Rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane caught three passes for 38 yards, including an 18-yard touchdown.
Undrafted quarterback Joe Fagnano completed 22 of 28 passes for 224 yards, one TD and one INT, rating 97.0.

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Sirianni Roster Cuts

Andy Dalton went 3-of-6 for 20 yards while Tanner McKee was 6-of-10 for 35 yards, leaving the backup quarterback job undecided.
Cole Payton’s 45-yard rush and touchdown came as Makai Lemon (hamstring strain on Aug. 3) and DeVonta Smith (hamstring issue) missed the opener.
Coach Nick Sirianni must cut the roster to 53 by Aug. 30 and schedule joint practices with the New England Patriots on Aug. 19-20.

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Ravens Crush Eagles

The Ravens defeated the Eagles 24-7 on Aug 15, 2026 in Baltimore.
Head coach Jesse Minter made his preseason debut in the win.
Rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane caught three passes for 38 yards, including an 18-yard touchdown.
Undrafted quarterback Joe Fagnano completed 22 of 28 passes for 224 yards, one TD and one INT, rating 97.0.

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