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Ravens stars hilariously plead for Michael Phelps to teach team to swim

The Baltimore Ravens have one concern entering the 2025 NFL season, so they're calling on an all-time great to help them out.

By Josh Sanchez

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey sits and reads a tablet before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey sits and reads a tablet before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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The Baltimore Ravens are preparing for the upcoming NFL season with a chip on their shoulder. Many believe Lamar Jackson was snubbed of the NFL MVP award, which ultimately went to Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen,

To add insult to injury, the Bills bounced Baltimore from the postseason in the Divisional Round.

So, while the Ravens look to bounce-back in their revenge tour, they are addressing all weaknesses. Even the ones you may not think of.

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Ravens star cornerback Marlon Humphrey shared a hilarious video on social media of some of the team's stars in a pool at their aquatic center, pleading for Olympic sensation and the GOAT Michael Phelps to come help them out with one of their biggest concerns.

"Hey, Mr. Phelps, we have a problem," the video begins. "Did you know that one in three Ravens cannot swim?

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"We have a solution for you, sir. Come to Ravens training camp, and this beautiful aquatic center and teach us how to swim."

United States olympic swimmer Michael Phelps enters the field prior to the game between the Baltimore Ravens and Washington
United States olympic swimmer Michael Phelps enters the field prior to the game between the Baltimore Ravens and Washington / Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

That's a pretty solid pitch. We'll have to see if it pays off. And would there be anyone better than the most decorated Olympian of all time (and a Baltimore native) to bring his 28 medals and tricks of the trade? I think not.

Let's see if the Ravens learn how to swim before the season opener on Sunday, September 7, against the Bills on Sunday Night Football.

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