The Baltimore Ravens suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14, losing 27-22. The game featured several questionable calls, including a catch by Isaiah Likely in the end zone that was ruled incomplete after he caught the ball and took two steps. And while the Ravens lost the game, they have now lost an offensive lineman, as Ben Cleveland has been hit with a three-game suspension for violating the substance abuse policy.
"Ben Cleveland of the Baltimore Ravens is suspended for the club’s next three games without pay for violating the NFL’s Substances of Abuse Policy," the Ravens announced on X.
C leveland has been a reserve for the Ravens this season, playing largely on special teams and very sparingly on offense. In totality, he has taken 50 snaps.
The Ravens' offensive line has been a continued issue this season, specifically when it comes to guards Daniel Faalele and Andrew Vorhees. Per PFF, Faalele has allowed four sacks and currently has a grade of just 57.2. Vorhees has allowed three sacks and has a grade of 59.2.
The Ravens have a tough four-game stretch to close the season, starting with a trip to Cincinnati to play the Bengals. They will then host the New England Patriots in their home finale before taking on the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field and closing the year out in Pittsburgh.
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