Ravens' Malik Hamm Placed on Injured Reserve for Second Consecutive Year
Baltimore signs veteran linebacker Quincy Roche to bolster defense after Hamm's knee injury
- Malik Hamm will miss the entire 2024 season due to a knee injury, marking his second straight year on injured reserve.
- Hamm, who joined the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2023, had shown promise during training camps and preseason games.
- The Ravens' defensive unit faces challenges with the loss of Hamm, particularly in their pass-rush capabilities.
- Quincy Roche, a fourth-year linebacker with prior NFL experience, has been signed to fill the gap left by Hamm.
- Roche has played 17 NFL games and recorded 40 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a forced fumble over his career.