Lardarius Webb Having Best Camp in Years, Embracing His Role

The veteran defender has moved into the starting nickel role after injuries, and he’s impressed his head coach this summer.

When veteran defensive back Lardarius Webb re-signed with the Ravens in April, less than a month after they initially released him, he had no illusions about what his role would be.

The Ravens had already signed safety Tony Jefferson and cornerback Brandon Carr, and would go on to add cornerback Marlon Humphrey in the first round of the NFL Draft a few weeks later. They also had promising young corners Tavon Young and Maurice Canady, who were likely ahead of him on the depth chart.

After six years as a starter in Baltimore’s secondary, the 31-year-old defender was…