🔥 Raven, Colts Fight Breaks Out in Punt Drill Scuffle
Tensions mounted during a punt return drill when Ravens cornerback Keyon Martin gave Colts running back Tyler Goodson a late shove after the whistle. Goodson retaliated, prompting Ravens rookie Nate Wiggins to sprint in from the sideline and deliver a series of punches. Both teams’ sidelines cleared quickly, though officials swiftly regained control. Wiggins and Goodson were both ejected from practice shortly after.
Head coach John Harbaugh framed the incident as a teachable moment: “We want to play it like it’s a game… we did 99% of the time, but not on that play.”
🧠Learning from the Scuffle
Harbaugh stressed the importance of discipline: “You can go back at them and get somebody tossed from a real game even without throwing a punch.
For linebacker Nnamdi Madubuike, it was also a test of fundamentals: Colts star Jonathan Taylor found lanes early in practice that forced Baltimore’s defense to tighten their B-gap integrity and focus on maintaining run discipline.
đź“ť Final Reflections
- The fight served as a reminder: even in training camp, discipline matters. Both teams can collect more from the clash than just footage for highlight reels.
- Baltimore’s receiving corps and tight end depth are reshaping expectations, especially with Likely sidelined. Kolar and Andrews looked more than capable.
- On the Colts’ side, the QB battle remains a toss-up. Richardson’s mobility and deep-ball ability clashed with Jones’s steady, timing-based passing. Steichen’s approach ensures the team will make an informed decision after seeing both quarterbacks under pressure.
- Defensive competition on both sides elevated the energy across the board; players know roster spots and playing time are on the line.