Tandon

Doss

“He wasn’t able to beat somebody out, but Tandon is going to be a really good player,” Harbaugh said. “The weight room and the offseason program is going to be huge for him. We’re counting on him to be a big factor this year.” Doss could compete for the third receiver role if the Ravens don’t draft an early-round wideout next month.

Doss earned just 32 rookie-year snaps, per Pro Football Focus, and he is fighting for a roster spot after the additions of Jacoby Jones and Tommy Streeter. “He has made basically every play,” Cameron said of Doss’ OTA opportunities. Primarily a slot receiver, Doss is competing for a job behind Anquan Boldin.

Doss says the injury is minor and he expects to be fine for training camp. The only receiver lining up at all three spots in OTAs, Doss was enjoying a stellar offseason before the injury. He’s competing for one of the final two spots at the position.

Less than 100 percent after double sports hernia surgery last year, Doss struggled to gain separation from cornerbacks. Owner of perhaps the best hands on the roster, Doss looks like the future slot receiver in Baltimore. For this season, though, Jacoby Jones is the favorite to enter in three-wide sets, with Anquan Boldin moving inside.

“This one is over,” says beat writer John Eisenberg. “It was Jacoby Jones’ job to lose, and he didn’t.” Despite an impressive offseason, Tandon Doss has failed to make waves in camp due to a hamstring injury. LaQuan Williams has made more plays than sixth-rounder Tommy Streeter, and speedy UDFA Deonte Thompson has “faded a bit lately.”

Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin continue to struggle against press coverage. Harbaugh suggested that Jones and No. 4 receiver Tandon Doss could see an uptick in playing time as part of a rotation. “Let’s keep those guys a little fresher, because Torrey and Anquan, I mean, they’ll play every play,” said Harbaugh. “They’ll go until they can’t, so we keep mixing in.”

Torrey Smith is locked in as a starter, with Jacoby Jones penciled in across from him. A huge disappointment through two seasons, Doss managed only seven catches for 123 yards and one touchdown last year, playing just over 200 snaps. We suspect GM Ozzie Newsome will wind up pursuing a veteran receiver, perhaps Nate Washington if he’s released or Malcom Floyd of the Chargers.

As an elder statesman, Jones will enter camp as the No. 2 wideout opposite Torrey Smith. We’re not convinced he’ll hold the job. Tommy Streeter and Tandon Doss are both legit threats to steal snaps. David Reed, Deonte Thompson, LaQuan Williams and rookie Aaron Mellette will also be given opportunities. “All of those guys are battling for that second, third and fourth spot,” Hostler said. “And it’s all real close.”

Torrey Smith gets the call over Doss, though former college teammate LaQuan Williams is expected to have a bigger impact in the opener. Kindle is a healthy scratch.

Doss was a healthy scratch in the opener while undrafted LaQuan Williams got the call as the fourth receiver and returner. Doss is competing for the gunner spot while backing up on kick returns. He’s a long way from the fantasy radar.