Jun 11, 2025; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Robert Longerbeam (37) performs a drill during an NFL OTA at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Pair of Ravens Rookies Avoid Major Injuries

Originally posted on Baltimore Ravens on SI
By Aaron Becker | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 5:08 PM ET

The Baltimore Ravens aren't going to ask a lot of their 2025 rookie class, outside of first-round pick Malaki Starks. However, the team is still letting out a sigh of relief after two of its rookies had a massive collision during the latest training camp practice.

Wide receiver LaJohntay Wester and cornerback Robert Longerbeam collided during a pass play. Both players were very slow to get up but seemed to escape without any major injuries.

A #Ravens rookie collision: WR LaJohntay Wester and CB Robert Longerbeam collide on a pass play. Both players are slow to get up but seem OK.
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) July 31, 2025

It's great news because both players aren't guaranteed roster spots as sixth-round picks.

The Ravens selected Wester with the No. 203 overall pick and are hoping he can be their top punt returner this year. He showcased he can do just that over the past two years at Florida Atlantic and Colorado.

From 2023-24, Wester returned 23 punts for 386 yards and two touchdowns. He also reeled in 182 catches for 2,099 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Baltimore then selected Longerbeam with the No. 212 overall pick, but his path to a roster spot is much less clear.

Longerbeam will have to compete with undrafted free agent Reuben Lowery, who has had a nice camp for himself thus far.

Longerbeam did leave practice early, but it was believed to be cautionary since practice ended early anyway due to inclement weather in the forecast.

Either way, he needs to get back on the field and in a hurry to continue making his case for a spot on the Ravens 53-man roster.

Longerbeam recorded 152 tackles, two sacks, five forced fumbles, 33 passes defensed and five interceptions from 2021-24 at Rutgers.

This article first appeared on Baltimore Ravens on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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