Baltimore releases rookie defensive back during roster cutdown
The Baltimore Ravens have parted ways with cornerback Robert Longerbeam, a sixth-round pick from the 2025 draft. The transaction comes as the team trims its roster to the NFL's 53-player regular-season limit. Longerbeam's departure creates an opening for other defensive backs vying for a spot on the final squad.
Longerbeam's release ends a brief stint with Baltimore after he was selected in the sixth round of the 2025 draft. The move is part of the NFL's mandatory roster reduction, which requires teams to cut from 90 players down to the 53-player regular-season limit before Week 1.
With Longerbeam out, the Ravens' defensive back competition tightens among remaining players seeking the final spots on the depth chart. The decision reflects the difficult evaluations teams make when weighing young prospects against more experienced options during the preseason, a process that plays out across all 32 franchises each August.
This transaction may resonate beyond Baltimore's roster, as waived players often land on practice squads or with other teams seeking depth. For Longerbeam, it could mean an opportunity elsewhere or a pause in his professional career. For fans, it