Ravens Host Stadium Practice Topped Off With Fireworks And A Laser Show
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The big event of Ravens training camp was held Saturday night: M&T Bank Stadium practice!
You could say fans are excited to watch the Ravens light up the stadium again. When 37,00 free passes for the stadium practice were made available two weeks ago, every single pass was claimed within 24 hours.
WJZ's Mark Viviano was on the scene to capture the event.
Football in Baltimore.
— Mark Viviano (@MarkWJZ) July 31, 2021
Fans in the stands.
It's just practice but it's good to see.
Welcome back ???? @WJZ pic.twitter.com/z8sRtRJwkg
It was the first time on the field for some, like rookie defensive back Brandon Stephens. The Ravens also inked a deal Saturday night with All-Star Justin Houston.
First time at the Bank for @BSteve_1 ‼️ pic.twitter.com/fxYmO3897r
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) July 31, 2021
It wasn't any old practice. Players tossed prizes to the stands and cornerback Marlon Humphrey took his time throwing out signed footballs to the crowd. Running back J.K. Dobbins tossed his gloves to some lucky fans.
The best thing you'll see tonight. ????????️@marlon_humphrey is a real one. pic.twitter.com/RS9BwHHQ32
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 1, 2021
.@Jkdobbins22 making days ???? pic.twitter.com/IFc4v5hkL9
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 1, 2021
Coach John Harbaugh gave a fan his hat!
Star QB Lamar Jackson is out after he tested positive for COVID-19, but backup quarterback Tyler Huntley dazzled in his place with deep passes.
Tyler Huntley's 1st scrimmage pass in stadium practice is a deep sideline completion to Devin Duvernay @Ravens ???? @WJZ (no Lamar Jackson due to Covid) pic.twitter.com/pIzV9L3V7w
— Mark Viviano (@MarkWJZ) July 31, 2021
Among the highlights: a long pass to rookie wide receiver Rashad Bateman. The first-round draft pick felt the energy of his first stadium experience in Baltimore.
"I feel like I played a game. Back in college, we didn't have fans either so being able to see that especially being in Baltimore it felt special," said Bateman. "Everyone has welcomed me with open arms so I'm taking it all in and having fun. Today was special, that's for sure."
"It felt special." @R_bateman2 on having the fans tonight: pic.twitter.com/5x8USWOZDj
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 1, 2021
And the stadium has something for everyone. Kids were jumping out of their seats to meet Poe! The night closed out with a post-practice laser light show and fireworks over the stadium.
When you get to meet Poe ???????? pic.twitter.com/dvrNaeClT5
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) July 31, 2021
It's lit ???? pic.twitter.com/P8AjLnhfQr
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 1, 2021
Home, sweet, home. pic.twitter.com/Fe5UwKHFxT
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 1, 2021