The Baltimore Ravens have released cornerback Robert Longerbeam as part of their ongoing roster reduction efforts heading into the 53-man deadline. Longerbeam, a sixth-round selection in the 2025 draft, will now be subject to waivers and could potentially be claimed by another team.
The former Rutgers defensive back faced significant setbacks in his professional career before this decision. A knee injury sustained during training camp forced him onto injured reserve before his rookie season even began, costing him crucial development time. After recovering during the offseason, Longerbeam showed promise during organized team activities with his exceptional speed and coverage abilities.
Despite displaying solid preseason performance with eight solo tackles and one pass breakup, Longerbeam could not overcome the deep positional competition in Baltimore’s secondary. The Ravens feature established starters including Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins, along with additional depth options that provided formidable roster competition. His combination of physical tools—including a 4.39-second 40-yard dash time and 42 passes defensed during his college career—highlighted his potential as a developmental prospect.
Should Longerbeam clear waivers, Baltimore may pursue bringing him back to its practice squad. This move illustrates the challenging reality facing late-round draft picks who experience early-career injuries that disrupt their acclimation to professional football.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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