Zachary Pereles· Aug 28, 2026
The unsigned CBS Sports piece places rookie Ja'Kobi Lane as Baltimore's No. 3 receiver behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, with Bateman still ahead of him in the pecking order, while noting Lane could be pushed into a bigger role if Bateman misses time.
“Lane, a third-round pick, is currently positioned as the third receiver in an offense that will still flow through Jackson, Flowers and a deep group of tight ends and running backs.”
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- Depth Chart CallsJa'Kobi LaneBaltimore RavensAug 28, 2026
Ja'Kobi Lane to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Lane, a third-round pick, is currently positioned as the third receiver in an offense that will still flow through Jackson, Flowers and a deep group of tight ends and running backs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsRashod BatemanBaltimore RavensAug 28, 2026
Rashod Bateman to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Lane hasn't taken an NFL snap that counts, and Bateman remains ahead of him in Baltimore's pecking order.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsZay FlowersBaltimore RavensAug 28, 2026
Zay Flowers to be 1st on the depth chart
“Flowers has emerged as a legitimate top option, but the depth behind him remains largely unproven.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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