Day 1 of mandatory minicamp felt a celebration. Attendance above 93%, the weather warm and breezy and 80 former Ravens players were on the sidelines with their families as the team held a post-practice barbecue. The positive emotions were palpable with smiles, hugs and laughs being passed around the sideline from former players reuniting and swapping stories.
Oh, and there was also a football practice.
First, the six absences:
- WR Deonte Harty
- S Kyle Hamilton
- RB Keaton Mitchell
- OLB Adisa Isaac
- Rayshad Nichols
- CB Christian Matthew
According to Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh, Harty’s absence is excused as his newborn is in the hospital.