Ravens News 7/24: Biggest Gamble and more

Ryan Mink, BaltimoreRavens.com

Eric DeCosta said he expects Rashod Bateman to report to camp “very soon.” That’s good news because even though the Ravens aren’t as reliant on Bateman this year as they were last, he’s still a crucial player to unlock the heights of this newly designed passing attack.

Depth is important, and the Ravens are not going to be caught thin at running back. If Dobbins or Gus Edwards, who have yet to participate fully in a practice this offseason, weren’t ready to play in any game, the Ravens know Melvin Gordon III can carry the load.

With that said, it’s a great sign that Edwards is not starting training camp on the PUP list. For a fourth straight season, Edwards…