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Ravens Players React to New Helmets

The Baltimore Ravens will be sporting some unique helmets against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) removes grass from his helmet during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) removes grass from his helmet during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images | Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

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The Baltimore Ravens will be sporting their "Purple Rising" helmets for Week 10's Thursday Night Football matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium.

The team's official website released quotes from players about their thoughts on the new helmets. Here's some of what select players said about the new look:

WR Rashod Bateman

"I'd definitely say it's the best thing that we've got working right now, for sure. We all like it. It's a little different. ... I like the helmet they got now. I kind of want to see what it looks like in all white."

C Tyler Linderbaum

"They're cool. It's cool to switch some things up every once in a while. I think the fans will like it. That's probably the most important thing. Screw what we think. As long as the fans like it, that will be the best. So they'll be the judge I guess."

TE Charlie Kolar

"I just think that most people when they try to do alternate helmets, they usually aren't as good as the normal ones. Some throwbacks are good. You see a lot of NBA teams try to make minimalistic designs and the fans seem to like it as much. I'm not too appearance focused, so I wouldn't say I care too much. But I like the new colors."

CB Arthur Maulet

"I can't wait to put them on. I'm a purple guy. I'm from New Orleans. So one of my favorite colors. Purple is for royalty and loyalty. That's king color right there. I can't wait to put the purple and gold, man. Mardi Gras color is purple, gold, and green, so it's right at home with me."

The Ravens and Bengals will kick off from Baltimore at 8:15 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed live on Amazon Prime.

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Zach Dimmitt
ZACH DIMMITT

Zach Dimmitt is the Deputy Editor for Texas Longhorns On SI and Texas A&M Aggies On SI. He also contributes as a writer for the On SI channels of the Oregon Ducks, Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans. He was previously the editor-in-chief of Buffalo Bills on SI, Philadelphia Eagles on SI and Seattle Seahawks on SI. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Dimmitt received his Bachelor’s Degree in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. He originally started with SI’s Fan Nation network in 2021, providing extensive coverage of the NFL and NBA along with college football and basketball. In that time, Dimmitt has published thousands of stories and has reached millions of people across multiple fan bases. You can follow him on X at @ZachDimmitt7

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