Overview
- The Ravens formally signed offensive tackle David Sharpe on Tuesday, Aug. 18, after hosting tryouts on Monday that also included two linebackers and another tackle.
- Sharpe is a 2017 fourth-round pick who has appeared in 46 NFL games with six starts and had prior stints with Baltimore, making him a familiar veteran depth option.
- Two recent retirements — Hakeem Adeniji on Aug. 2 and Kendall Lamm on Aug. 14 — created an immediate need at tackle that prompted the workouts and the quick addition.
- Coaches view Sharpe as short-term depth because he joined camp late, so his roster fate will hinge on performance in joint practices and the remaining preseason games.
- The team also made a companion move by waiving safety Jahquez Robinson with an injury designation as Baltimore continues to sort the roster before final cuts.