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Ravens must feed off the energy their backup safeties are bringing

The Baltimore Ravens looked lifeless in the second half of Week 7, but K'Von Wallace and Keondre Jackson are bringing an edge that could fire them up.

By Connor Burke · Ebony Bird

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Ebony Bird argues the Ravens defense should match the high energy brought by backup safeties K'Von Wallace and Keondre Jackson.
Jackson played 21 snaps while Wallace logged 17 reps during Baltimore's Week 7 loss to Cincinnati.
Ravens coach Jesse Minter praised the duo on Wednesday for playing with spirited energy and flying to the football.

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Connor Burke of Ebony Bird argues that the Baltimore Ravens defense must embrace the infectious energy displayed by backup safeties K'Von Wallace and Keondre Jackson. Both defenders logged increased workloads during the Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, with Jackson playing 21 snaps and Wallace recording 17.

Burke emphasizes that the broader Ravens defense stagnated after squandering a 13-point lead and surrendering 35 second-half points. Coach Jesse Minter praised both safeties on Wednesday for their spirited play, which Burke believes could revitalize a defense that struggled with 11 missed tackles.

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