Ravens Rookie Dream Shattered by Broken Collarbone in Final Preseason Game

Landover, MD – August 24, 2025

The Baltimore Ravens wrapped up their preseason schedule with a commanding victory over the Washington Commanders, but the result was quickly overshadowed by a devastating setback for one rookie wide receiver.

Xavier Guillory, an undrafted free agent fighting desperately to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, suffered a broken collarbone after taking a hard hit in the second half. The young wideout later confirmed the injury himself on Instagram, writing: “Broken collarbone, in the Lord’s hands.”

The timing could not have been more cruel. Guillory had struggled to find his footing in earlier games, recording no catches against the Colts or Cowboys. But in this finale, he finally made his mark with three receptions for 17 yards, flashing the reliability that had intrigued Baltimore’s coaching staff. Moments later, his dream season came to an abrupt halt.

For the Ravens, the injury clarifies an already crowded wide receiver picture. With Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and newly signed veteran DeAndre Hopkins leading the group, roster spots were always going to be scarce. Guillory’s misfortune now all but ensures he will start — and perhaps finish — the 2025 campaign on injured reserve.

Teammates expressed quiet frustration for the rookie, who had become a well-liked figure in the locker room. “This is the reality of the NFL — you fight every day for a chance, and sometimes it gets taken from you in an instant,” one veteran player reflected.

As Baltimore shifts its attention toward the regular season, the win over Washington means less than the loss of a young man whose NFL journey has been forced onto pause. Guillory’s resilience will now be tested off the field, as he faces a long recovery and the challenge of keeping his dream alive.