OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens are making the largest splash within the NFL, compliments of probably the most adorned Olympian of all time.
Michael Phelps agreed Wednesday to show the Ravens how one can swim. Phelps is a Baltimore native and big Ravens fan who gained an Olympic file 23 gold medals in swimming.
The Ravens reached out to Phelps on Tuesday, when cornerback Marlon Humphrey posted a video on social media asking Phelps for his assist.
Humphrey, offensive deal with Ronnie Stanley, security Kyle Hamilton and tight finish Charlie Kolar filmed themselves within the staff’s new pool, lining up in single file earlier than diving facet to facet. They collectively mentioned one out of three Ravens gamers does not know how one can swim.
Humphrey wrote on Instagram: “We bought an issue that solely @m_phelps00 can repair! From the #RavensAquaticsTeam”
A day later, Phelps replied: “I bought yall!!! Let’s do it!!”
Kolar mentioned Wednesday that he did not assume Humphrey was going to put up it to social media. He anticipated Humphrey to ship it to Phelps immediately.
“I ought to have recognized higher,” Kolar mentioned.