The Ravens rookie class strolled into the cafeteria Wednesday morning and crowded around the island stocked with fresh fruit. They grabbed blenders to stuff with kale, spinach, strawberries, raspberries, watermelon and bananas.
Even for the 300-plus pound offensive linemen, many of them opted for a fresh smoothie instead of a plate piled high with bacon, eggs and waffles.
That’s part of life in today’s NFL. Nutrition has become an ever-increasing consideration for teams and players, and the Ravens are working to ensure they stay ahead of the curve.
“It’s changing for everybody,” Ravens Nutritionist Sue James said.