Ravens Place Rookies Longerbeam, Kone on Season-Ending IR

The Baltimore Ravens will lose rookie cornerback Robert Longerbeam for the entire 2025-26 NFL season due to a torn patella tendon, joining fellow sixth-round rookie Bilhal Kone who is also out with a season-ending knee injury. Both players were expected to compete for cornerback roles, with Longerbeam projected to play slot cornerback after a strong college career at Rutgers. To address these losses, the Ravens have signed veteran running back Myles Gaskin and cornerback M.J. Devonshire to bolster their roster depth. Despite these setbacks, Baltimore retains a strong cornerback group featuring Marlon Humphrey, Jaire Alexander, Nate Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa, and Jalyn Armour-Davis. The injuries mark a significant blow to Baltimore's cornerback depth early in the season, but the team is taking steps to adjust their lineup. Longerbeam's injury was revealed after he missed the preseason opener and subsequent practices, leading to his placement on injured reserve.