OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Patrick Queen picked up the forced fumble, and he instantly hit another gear, outracing everyone 53 yards to the end zone.
Queen’s score against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5 last season represented more than his first career touchdown. It was surprisingly the first time he felt like he was up to speed physically.
“It’s insane. Last year, I didn’t go into the season in shape at all,” Queen said. "I came in like 240-something, couldn’t catch my breath when we were running.