Perhaps there was a reason why new Offensive Coordinator Marc Trestman carried a couple helmets – including that of outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw – to the locker room after Saturday’s practice.
With four top receivers and both starting guards not on the field, Baltimore’s defense flexed its muscles.
Wide receivers Steve Smith Sr. (personal reasons), Kamar Aiken (rest day), Breshad Perriman (knee) and Marlon Brown (hamstring) all missed practice. Guard Marshal Yanda was given the day off and Kelechi Osemele sat again after his foot was stepped on.