Ravens’ second preseason look highlights Josh Cuevas’ athletic tight end traits, plus push from Diego Pounds and Evan Beerntsen

The Baltimore Ravens’ second preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings offered fewer offensive fireworks than fans might have expected, but it served a more important purpose for the coaching staff. With a roster still forming and roles still being tested, the matchup became a practical film session for evaluating younger players who had smaller parts in the opener.

Among the most notable developments was tight end Josh Cuevas, who received attention for his athleticism and ability to do more than one job within the Ravens’ offensive structure. According to the film review, Cuevas’ skill set is what makes him intriguing as a developmental tight end, with his versatility standing out as a key trait to monitor as Baltimore works through its preseason depth chart.

Offensive tackle Diego Pounds continued to strengthen his case for a roster spot through the run game. The review pointed to an encouraging performance on the ground, framing it as a sign that Pounds can contribute not only as a physical presence, but also as a stabilizing piece when the Ravens prioritize their rushing looks against the Vikings’ front.

On the interior, guard Evan Beerntsen finally received what the review characterized as his first extended opportunity of the preseason. That matters in evaluation terms because it gives a player a longer sample to show how he processes assignments and sustains technique across multiple snaps, rather than being limited to short bursts earlier in the summer.

The common thread across these three performances is that each player’s value came into focus through role-specific production on film. Cuevas was highlighted for what he can become as a flexible tight end, Pounds for how he can help in the run game, and Beerntsen for the chance to earn reps and make them count over a longer stretch.

Even with the positives, the Ravens’ preseason picture still involves work-in-progress caveats. Preseason games can be defined as much by playing time distributions, coaching wrinkles, and matchup priorities as by individual promise. What Baltimore’s staff will likely take from this weekend is not just the flashes, but the consistency of those flashes when the tempo, personnel, and responsibilities change.

Looking ahead, the practical test for these rookies will be whether they can carry what was shown against Minnesota into the remaining preseason evaluations. For Cuevas, the key will be continued demonstrations of versatility. For Pounds, the Ravens will want the run-game improvements to keep showing up. For Beerntsen, the next step is turning that extended look into sustained play when the competition tightens in later preseason work.