Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris, a longtime NFL assistant whose tough-love approach made him one of the team’s most important and revered staffers, died Sunday morning, the team announced. He was 70. He was hospitalized two weeks ago for an undisclosed acute illness, the team had said Aug. 14.
Saturday's game against the Falcons gives the Ravens a shot at redemption after their 16-13 loss to the Eagles in the preseason opener. And a chance to answer more questions about the state of the roster.