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Today is an exciting day for Maryland-area residents, as the Ravens are taking over Downtown Baltimore tonight for their annual open practice at M&T Bank Stadium. There's more than just practice going on too, as there will be a fireworks and laser show along with a post-practice autograph session for children. Ravens' cheerleaders, marching band, team mascot Poe, and live mascots Rise and Conquer will be there too.
Despite it being so early in the training camp process, the Ravens already have many questions surrounding them.
Secondary injuries are already becoming a pressing issue.
After two tough seasons, 2013 1st-round draft pick Matt Elam will likely miss all of 2015. http://t.co/df1XBE0erO pic.twitter.com/t0xUx8Wndf
— Ravens Insider (@RavensInsider) August 3, 2015
Harbaugh: CBs Rashaan Melvin and Tray Walker both have tweaked hamstrings.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 2, 2015
It's the worst kind of Déjà vu for the Ravens, as last year's secondary woes due to injuries held the Ravens back from a potential Lombardi Trophy run.
Fans should keep a close eye on the secondary players tonight. With new additions like Kyle Arrington, Kendrick Lewis, and Cassius Vaughn expected to 'stop the bleeding' that the loss of Elam brings.
The practice is open to the public, and our very own Editors Matthew Stevens and Daniel Park will be in attendance to watch the proceedings in Baltimore. Keep your devices locked in to this page, as I'll be updating it with reports live from our team in Baltimore.
#Ravens practice is finished! Solid session!
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) August 4, 2015
HC (gunner) John Harbaugh downs the ball after punt. #Ravens start from their own 7-yard line. Yes, Harbaugh downed the punt. #CrowdGoesWild
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) August 4, 2015
Harbaugh in the huddle now. Would have liked to see him throw a pass
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
15 Minute 4th quarter drill. Offense must stay sharper than the tip of a #Ravens beak.
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) August 4, 2015
First down to DeAndre carter.
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Newest Raven Trent steelman out there on kickoffs. He is fast!
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Beautiful night in Baltimore.
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) August 4, 2015
Enter kickoff session. #Ravens practice coming to a close and my battery is crying.
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) August 4, 2015
Daniel Brown gets both hands on ball, doesn't come down with the completion. Tramain Jacobs is feasting out here against the 2s and 3s.
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) August 4, 2015
Offense down 4 points, 1:25 on the clock, no TOs remaining, Bryn Renner is sacked. 3rd down.
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) August 4, 2015
DEANDRE CARTER. MAKES THE CATCH. BOUNCES OFF OF DARREN WALLER'S HANDS. IN THE ENDZONE. CARTER WAS OUT OF BOUNDS.
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) August 4, 2015
The man sitting next to me played middle linebacker on the 'Band Squad' for the #BaltimoreColts ... With Johnny Unitas #Ravens back in 1961.
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) August 4, 2015
's field goal is #G D. 52-yard try. Man sitting next to me says: pic.twitter.com/HXItSKgGmm
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) August 4, 2015
.@89SteveSmith shiny shades/visors are #On☝️
#Ravens pic.twitter.com/un1NGYr8rN
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) August 4, 2015
Official count for tonight is 22,111 fans in the stands. Still better than some teams and it is just practice
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Diving catch for maxx Williams in the endzone... bounced off his hands
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Maxx Williams seems to get hotter as practice goes on.
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Pass rush looks good as Suggs gets a hand on flacco and flushes him from the pocket
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Tucker with a 58 yard kick that could have hit from 70, just in case his contract demands seemed too high
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Terrence Magee is looking great after streaking down the field on a huge run.
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Just a quick reminder to listen to our live podcast every Thursday at 6pm ET
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
After the offense having their way with the defense earlier, the defense is responding well now. Big splash plays
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Aldrick robinson had a big pass bounce off his hands. A little collision in the air that helped.
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Flacco picked on a bad route by campanaro. Flacco didn't look happy about the route. Int by Jimmy smith
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Second round draft pick maxx Williams gets up field after a catch
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Kamar Aiken finds a bubble in the zone for 15 yards
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
But with more than enough room
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Excuse me, 64
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Trying from 65 now.... it's GOOOOOOOOD
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Tucker working his kicks... good up through a 50 yard boot
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Smith threw the ball to the fans in the stands after his touchdown
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
#89 with the TD. Flag thrown, but still a great route and touchdown
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Lorenzo Taliaferro with a powerful push into the endzone
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Seriously, the coolest thing is seeing the fans go crazy out there. Plus the families that normally can't go to a game get a chance to see
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Buck Allen great catch and vision to find a big gain after the catch
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Steve Smith back out there and enjoying it.
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Maxx Williams with the beautiful catch and streak up field for the touchdown
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
#0to100. Crispy route drill. #Ravens pic.twitter.com/ddSTSIuGe9
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) August 4, 2015
Steve Smith with a move to break it back and beats the defender after the catch
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Daryl Smith bobbles an interception before dropping it.
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Darren waller blew by the DB for a touchdown
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Javorius Allen showing good hands on tight coverage
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Steve Smith a little dinged up after colliding with arrington on a play. Doesn't look too serious
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
1-on-1 DB on WR drills now. We will find the playmakers here
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
DeAndre carter with another big catch for the offense
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Butler with a good catch in space but tramain Jacobs would have lit him up
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 4, 2015
Jimmy Smith with the breakup on that pass
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
Blitzes now for the defense and offense
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
Mosley looking good. Fast to the los
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
Schaub on the pick in the endzone from before
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
And there is the first interception of the night
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
Forsett started the defense/off season scrimmage with a nice run
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
#elite pic.twitter.com/mQu2LQ5aDN
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
Sam koch having booming punts tonight
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
Tonight's drills.
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
Team practicing punt catching right now. Aldrick robinson, Webb, campanaro, DeAndre carter out there right now
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
Maxx Williams is out on the field pic.twitter.com/ISnjBVtSsF
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
Nice and cool night. The field might be a little warm with the rubber pellets that help make up the field pic.twitter.com/5HpF4dZHEh
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
Looks like some Dom Pérignon is on the house tonight.
I will be at the stadium tonight. First person to find me and say baltimore beatdown gets a drink of their choice bought for them
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
I will be around 128/129 for the first person to get a drink
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015
The stadium is starting to fill up with fans
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) August 3, 2015