For those on the Ravens' roster bubble, the moment of truth is nearly upon them. The Ravens' 90-man roster must be slashed to 53 players by Aug. 31 at 4 p.m., meaning they have basically one final preseason game against the Washington Redskins Aug. 29 to make a final push for inclusion on the 2019 team.
The truth is, virtually every spot on the roster is already spoken for, but it's possible a player will win a spot in that final preseason game. With no starters expected to play, those lower on the depth chart will have every opportunity to state their case.
Defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale noted that in 2016, then-rookie defensive lineman Michael Pierce "made the team after the fourth game of the preseason against New Orleans, because he wrecked that game. Things like that happen. ... There will be guys that make the team off this fourth game."
