Ravens activate linebacker Teddye Buchanan from PUP, eight months after ACL injury

The Baltimore Ravens activated linebacker Teddye Buchanan from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday, a return that comes exactly eight months after a torn ACL ended his 2025 season, the team reported through a transaction update carried by Yahoo Sports. Buchanan’s activation indicates the club believes he has reached the point in his recovery where he can compete again in the team’s regular-season preparations.

Buchanan, described as a second-year linebacker in the report, had been held out during his rehabilitation, which is why the Ravens used the PUP designation. In the NFL, being on PUP delays participation but also gives teams a structured way to evaluate readiness without counting a player toward active participation early in camp.

For Baltimore, the move adds a piece to its linebacking rotation at a time when teams are still measuring roles and fit. Buchanan’s return does not automatically determine his snap share, but it changes the baseline of who is available for practice reps, which can affect how coaches distribute installation time for run fits, coverage assignments, and special teams opportunities.

The activation also matters because it helps the Ravens manage risk and depth simultaneously. ACL injuries often require more than a “back-by-a-date” milestone, so an activation from PUP typically indicates the player has progressed through the medical and conditioning steps the team tracks through training camp.

In the same report, the Ravens also saw offensive tackle Kendall Lamm retire. The article framed that decision as the other notable roster change from the same window, meaning Baltimore now has to account for both the return of a defender and the absence of an experienced lineman as it refines camp depth.

Because the details of Lamm’s retirement, including timing and any immediate roster implications beyond the retirement announcement, are not fully spelled out in the available account, it is best to treat the impact as a procedural roster adjustment rather than assume a specific replacement plan. What is clear is that the Ravens will need to ensure their offensive line group has adequate practice coverage as the season approaches.

What to watch next is how Buchanan is used during the final stretch of August. Teams typically ease recently activated players back into full practice workloads, and the Ravens will likely pair that with continued evaluation by position coaches and the defensive staff. For Baltimore fans, the activation is a practical, near-term sign that the linebacker room is again getting a healthy option it previously had to manage around his recovery.