Baltimore elevates Zaire Mitchell-Paden to the active roster for Week 2 against Cleveland, adding depth at tight end behind Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar while Isaiah Likely is out. The move reinforces the Ravens’ reliance on blocking and special-teams versatility from their tight ends.

Mitchell-Paden, undrafted from Florida Atlantic, spent 2024 on Baltimore’s practice squad after a brief stint with Cleveland. He logged 11 preseason yards on one catch and delivered a key block on Derrick Henry’s 30-yard opener TD, underscoring his potential as a size-speed blocker and depth option in a run-first offense.

Fantasy takeaway: limited immediate upside unless injuries strike, but the transaction preserves flexibility in Baltimore’s TE usage and special-teams role, a quiet reminder to monitor depth charts week-to-week.

Nick Saban challenged Grant Delpit’s claim that tackling Derrick Henry is simple, spotlighting Henry’s long arms, downhill speed and lengthy stride that complicate even top tacklers. The Alabama coach’s jab targets LSU’s Delpit, with Saban noting Alabama’s history against Henry during his college days. Henry fired back with a curt, “We’ll see on Sunday,” as Baltimore prepares to visit Cleveland. The clash sets up a stern test for Cleveland’s run defense as the Ravens loom on a Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.