Ravens safety Marcus Williams sees room to grow as he takes on more vocal role on defense

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., secures his helmet during training camp for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season Monday July 31, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

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Baltimore Ravens running back Owen Wright (36) catches a pass during training camp for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season Monday July 31, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) during training camp for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season Monday July 31, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

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Baltimore Ravens punter Jordan Stout (11) practices kicking during training camp for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season Monday July 31, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

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Baltimore Ravens cornerback Kyu Kelly (17) and wide receiver Tarik Black (81) practice covering downfield during training camp for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season Monday July 31, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Tarik Black (81) catches a pass during training camp for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season Monday July 31, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

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Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (left) covers wide receiver Zay Flowers who catches a punt during training camp for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season Monday July 31, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

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Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce (58) during training camp for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season Monday July 31, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay (13) flips away the football during training camp for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season Monday July 31, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

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Young fans erupt with glee after touching Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson who enters the practice field during training camp for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season Monday July 31, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers during training camp for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season Monday July 31, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., catches a pass during the second day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., catches a pass during the second day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens safety Marcus Williams, right, stands next to defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald during the second day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers catches a pass during the second day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., right, talks with teammate Nelson Agholor during the second day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., during the second day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens safety Marcus Williams greets fans during the second day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., greets fans during the second day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens safety Marcus Williams answers questions from the media on the second day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., answers questions from the media on the second day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers answers questions from the media on the second day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers answers questions from the media on the second day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., greets fans during the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson answers questions from the media on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith signed autographs for fans on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson answers questions from the media on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh answers questions from the media on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., engages fans at the conclusion of the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr greets fans on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr signs autographs and first bumps a fan at the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley, left, autographs a football for fans while wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr, right, autographs posters on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson autographs memorabilia for youngsters at the conclusion of the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson autographs memorabilia for youngsters at the conclusion of the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., engages fans at the conclusion of the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., engages fans at the conclusion of the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith, center, greets kids to sign autographs alongside other players on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) follows Tyler Huntley (2) down the ramp, greeting fans as the team hit the practice field during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Lamar Jackson is welcomed by fans as he emerges onto the field at Ravens' training camp.

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Odell Beckham Jr. is greeted by fans at the Ravens training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kristian Welch (57) reaches back out to fans for high fives while emerging onto the practice field during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) runs side to side, trying to engage both columns of fans greeting the team during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson (17) greets fans during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr and wide receiver James Proche II greet and hug on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson greets fans and gives autographs on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Malik Harrison hits the pads during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., runs through drills on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., (3) prepares to don his helmet while wide receivers Nelson Agholor (15) and Shemar Bridges wait to run drills during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Wide receiver Zay Flowers throws the football on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., (3) catches the ball during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Tylan Wallace catches a pass during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington (29) sprints during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens cornerback Kevon Seymour (25) gets blocked by cornerback Marlon Humphrey during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Fans watch the Baltimore Ravens during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., plays catch with a young fan's toy football during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., enjoys some family time with his 17 month old child Zydn Beckham during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips practices blocking during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Ravens safety Jaquan Amos (37) catches the ball during the first day of training camp at the Ravens' training facility.

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Baltimore Raven fans cheer on the team during the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers catches a pass during the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., catches a pass during the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is greeted by offensive line coach Joe D'Alessandris on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Nelson Agholar catches a pass during the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers catches a pass during the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., runs through drills on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., catches a pass during the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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Baltimore Ravens running back coach Willie Taggart talks with the backs on the first day of 2023 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

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In his second season with the Ravens, safety Marcus Williams has assumed more of a leadership role by being more communicative on the field with his teammates, especially those in the secondary.