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Analyzing the Ravens’ updated 53-man roster ahead of Week 1 matchup vs. Texans

Baltimore’s offense is transforming under new OC Todd Monken, who wants to insert a vertical passing game that highlights all of Lamar Jackson’s strengths.

NFL rosters constantly change, and Eric DeCosta made a few adjustments after initial roster cuts.

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What will the Ravens offense look like with Odell Beckham and Zay Flowers on the outside?

Can Patrick Ricard carve out a role?

With the season opener just hours away, we’re breaking down and analyzing Baltimore’s 53-man roster for Week 1.

Backup QB secret

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Lamar Jackson is the obvious starter, but head coach John Harbaugh has been non-committal about who’ll be the backup.

RB

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The Ravens will roll with three running backs for the season opener, choosing not to elevate a running back with Keaton Mitchell on IR.

WR

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Baltimore has six wide receivers ready for the opener and it’ll be the most explosive group Lamar Jackson has ever played with.

TE

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Ian Rapoport reports that Andrews will miss the season opener with a quad injury, meaning Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar will be the only two tight ends on the roster.

OL

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Baltimore elevated Sam Mustipher ahead of Week 1 and he’ll be the backup center.

DL

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Travis Jones will be the backup at the nose tackle and defensive tackle positions.

LB

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Jadeveon Clowney will make his Ravens debut as a backup pass rusher behind David Ojabo.

CB

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With Marlon Humphrey out, Baltimore elevated Daryl Worley from the practice squad. Rock Ya-Sin and Ronald Darby will likely start at cornerback.

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