Eagles Fall to Ravens in Preseason Opener

The Philadelphia Eagles fell to the Baltimore Ravens 24-7 in their preseason opener on Saturday night, August 15, 2026, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. While the final score is secondary in exhibition play, the game provided the first live evaluation opportunities for roster hopefuls under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.

The contest focused on player assessment rather than the game plan, with most starters for both teams, including quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson, sitting out. For the Eagles, the primary purpose was to gauge depth and emerging talent as the team works toward final roster cuts and its Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders on September 13.

Several defensive players made a positive impression. Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. started alongside Jihaad Campbell and recorded a sack, two quarterback hits, and five tackles. Defensive tackle Ty Robinson, a 2025 fourth-round pick, also notched a sack. The defensive pressure was a bright spot in an otherwise low-scoring effort for the visiting team.

Offensively, the Eagles struggled for consistency with their backup units. Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton,...