Ravens' Preseason Woes: Leary Struggles, Passing Game Falters

The Baltimore Ravens' preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts on August 7, 2025, saw a mixed bag of results, with the team securing a 24-16 victory. However, the passing game was a major concern, particularly the performance of second-year quarterback Devin Leary.

Leary, a 2024 sixth-round pick out of Kentucky, completed just 3 of 12 passes for 43 yards and an interception in the game. Head coach John Harbaugh was understandably critical of Leary's outing, stating that "it just really didn't fall in place for him tonight for whatever reason."

This is not the first time Leary has struggled in the preseason. Last year, he completed just 6 of 13 passes for 34 yards and two interceptions in a loss to the Green Bay Packers, essentially sealing his fate on the practice squad while the Ravens carried only two quarterbacks on the active roster.

It appears that a similar scenario may play out this season, with Leary likely returning to the practice squad and Cooper Rush serving as Lamar Jackson's backup. Harbaugh acknowledged that Leary has had "really good practices" and that the team won't simply write him off, but the young quarterback's performance on Thursday night was "pretty surprising."

Despite the setback, Leary remains optimistic, stating that he wants to "continue to play ball, continue to get the reps and learn from them." As the Ravens look to build on their success from the previous season, the development of their young quarterback will be a key focus in the weeks ahead.