Ravens' Isaac Faces Uphill Battle in Training Camp

0:00On April 29th, the Baltimore Ravens just wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft and Rookie signings, adding 11 new players to shake up there. roster like a fresh beat drop. only two look like day one starters, first-round guard Olaiva Vega Uaane from Penn State, and sixth-round punner Ryan Eckley from Michigan State. the rest battle for Rebs, but the real heat is that outside linebacker, where third-year guy Adisa Isaac, faces a tough numbers game. earlier this week, they grabbed second-round linebacker Zion Young from Missouri, right after signing veteran pass rusher Trey Hendrickson to a, four-year, $112 million deal in March. that move came after they backed off a trade for Max Crosby, that would have cost two first-round picks. now Hendrickson's the anchor, with Tavius Robinson and Mike Green pushing for spots alongside him. Isaac, a third-round pick from Penn State in 2024, has barely seen the field, only four gains over two seasons thanks to a hamstring.

1:00injury his rookie year, and a dislocated elbow last preseason, then needed surgery. fans and analysts see him sliding down the depth chart behind Hendrickson, Robinson, Green, and Young. the unofficial lineup has Hendrickson and one of Robinson or green starting with Young backing up. Isaac could end up third string or cut entirely, though the team might stash him on the practice squad. no big-cap savings, but roster spots are gold in the NFL. Isaac's got potential as a top pass rusher from his draft class, and injury swing doors both ways. he'll need to ball out in training camp and preseason to stick around. availability is king if he wants to rhyme with the Raven's long term. football news, powered by AI. this is NFL news today. i'm Corey with the story.