masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Baltimore Ravens announced their preseason schedule Monday afternoon, a slate that kicks off the 2009 campaign with consecutive home games against the Washington Redskins and New York Jets.

The Ravens will host the Redskins at M&T Bank Stadium on Aug. 13 and then welcome the Jets on Aug. 24 for a nationally-televised contest on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.

Additionally, Baltimore travels to Carolina in Week 3 of the preseason (date TBD) and closes out the preseason in Atlanta on Sept….The Baltimore Ravens announced their preseason schedule Monday afternoon, a slate that kicks off the 2009 campaign with consecutive home games against the Washington Redskins and New York Jets.

The Ravens will host the Redskins at M&T Bank Stadium on Aug. 13 and then welcome the Jets on Aug. 24 for a nationally-televised contest on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.

Additionally, Baltimore travels to Carolina in Week 3 of the preseason (date TBD) and closes out the preseason in Atlanta on Sept. 3.

“It’s a good schedule against quality teams,” head coach John Harbaugh said. “We know our fans will like playing the Redskins because of the regional rivalry. Getting the chance to play on national television against the Jets is something that will excite the players.

“We keep telling the players that we’re working to get better every day. That will be our continued goal in the preseason – to try to improve with each of the four games and then be ready for the regular season.”

Baltimore Ravens 2009 Preseason Schedule

Week 1
Thursday, August 13
7:30 p.m.
vs. Washington Redskins
M&T Bank Stadium

Week 2
Monday, August 24
8:00 p.m.
vs. New York Jets
M&T Bank Stadium

Week 3
August 27 – 30
TBD
at Carolina Panthers
Bank of America Stadium

Week 4
Thursday, September 3
TBD
at Atlanta Falcons
Georgia Dome

Note: The game vs. Washington is tentatively scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. All others times will be announced later, in addition to the date of the Panthers game. All times are Eastern.