The Baltimore Ravens just pulled a wild move, reuniting with veteran offensive tackle David Sharpe on Tuesday. This wasn’t some minor tweak; it was a desperate grab for much-needed offensive tackle depth, and it screams “we have a problem.”
Baltimore’s RT Situation Is Seriously Risky
The starting right tackle, Roger Rosengarten, was benched for Saturday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, a move they’re reportedly gonna stick with for their next two preseason matchups. That left second-year undrafted guy Gerad Licthenhan playing all 80 snaps, which is a HUGE workload for someone who usually just gets rotational reps in training camp. Look, Licthenhan stepped up, he was a total champ, allowing zero pressures on 42 pass-blocking opportunities and pulling in a 71.5 overall grade from Pro Football Focus. That was the second-highest grade among Baltimore’s offensive linemen, which is legit impressive! But relying on him for that much play? Talk about playing with fire. The Ravens literally don’t have another true right tackle on their roster. An injury to Licthenhan, especially this early, would absolutely wreck their ability to get through the preseason. Sure, Emery Jones played right tackle for three years at LSU, so he could jump in if things get desperate, but he’s been playing guard since getting drafted in 2024. Licthenhan is on the verge of making the 53-man roster as the backup, so keeping him healthy is a top priority.
Sharpe’s Return Offers A Lifeline
Enter David Sharpe, the 30-year-old veteran who already knows the Ravens’ locker room. He’s got enough experience to jump right into snaps at right tackle, and that’s exactly what Baltimore needs. Sharpe spent the 2021 and 2022 seasons on the Ravens’ practice squad, helping them out when Ronnie Stanley’s ankle injury was a mess. He even appeared in three games in 2021, with all 67 of his offensive snaps coming at right tackle, according to PFF. He bounced around after leaving Baltimore during 2023 roster cuts, spending time with the Panthers, Texans, Jets, Chargers, and Steelers, though he only played one offensive snap in Carolina in 2023. Sharpe worked out for the Ravens on Monday alongside former Hawaii offensive tackle Luke Felix-Fualalo, a 2025 undrafted guy who spent his rookie year on the Eagles’ practice squad. The team also hosted linebackers Milo Eifler and Devin Harper for tryouts because Jay Higgins and Carl Jones are sidelined and Teddye Buchanan is still ramping up after being activated from the PUP list. As a direct result of signing Sharpe, the Ravens waived safety Jahquez Robinson with an injury designation. The undrafted rookie apparently missed the last week of practice with some undisclosed injury and didn’t even play in that Saturday game against Philadelphia.
So what’s next? Baltimore’s gotta navigate these next two preseason games and hope their offensive line can hold up. Sharpe’s presence is huge; it means they won’t have to push Licthenhan so hard, giving him a better shot at making the roster and staying healthy. Keep an eye on that right tackle spot!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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