Ravens Place Two Rookies On Season-Ending Injured Reserve

The Baltimore Ravens have faced significant setbacks with rookie injuries during the preseason, losing two sixth-round cornerback picks to season-ending knee injuries. Bilhal Kone suffered a torn ligament in the preseason opener, an injury confirmed by head coach John Harbaugh, who expressed emotional difficulty over the loss but encouraged Kone about his recovery and future. Shortly after, another rookie cornerback, Robert Longerbeam, was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury, leading the Ravens to sign veteran running back Myles Gaskin for depth. Despite these losses, the Ravens maintain a strong secondary lineup with starters Nate Wiggins, Jaire Alexander, and Marlon Humphrey, supported by depth players Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa, and Jalyn Armour-Davis. Meanwhile, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore suffered a serious leg injury during a preseason game, prompting widespread concern from fans about his ability to continue his career after multiple setbacks. These injuries underscore the harsh physical toll of the NFL preseason, especially for rookies striving to establish themselves on their teams.