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Ravens Fans Favorite Paints Nails With a Powerful Message Beyond the Field After Season Opener

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Baltimore, September 10, 2025 – The Baltimore Ravens walked off the field heartbroken after a crushing 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills in one of the wildest season openers in recent memory. While fans replayed Lamar Jackson’s brilliance and the collapse in the fourth quarter, another story quietly unfolded in the locker room — one that had nothing to do with the scoreboard.

Roquan Smith, the emotional anchor of Baltimore’s defense, emerged postgame with purple-and-black painted nails, marked with the number “988.” For Smith, it wasn’t about fashion or distraction after a tough loss. It was about using the pain of defeat to spotlight hope, reminding his teammates and the Ravens Flock that even in hard times, there is always someone to lean on.

When life feels heavy, when you feel stuck in the dark — remember that the Ravens and this Flock stand with you. In Baltimore, you are never alone,” Smith said, his voice steady, his message resonating far beyond the locker room walls.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the United States, and the number 988 is the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Smith deliberately chose to make that hotline part of his postgame look, turning a devastating loss into a platform for awareness. For a player known for his toughness and fire, it was a reminder that true strength is found not just in tackles and sacks, but in compassion, in showing others that seeking help is a form of courage.

Images of Smith’s nails spread quickly across social media, with Ravens fans applauding the act. “We lost the game, but Roquan reminded us what really matters,” one supporter wrote on X. Others called him “a captain who leads off the field just as much as on it.”

In the aftermath of a gut-wrenching loss, Smith turned heartbreak into hope. His gesture — purple and black nails with “988” etched across them — carried a message far stronger than any final score: that the Ravens Flock is family, and no one should ever feel they have to fight their battles alone.

 

Ravens Fan-Favourite CB Faces Family Tragedy After Week 5 Game as Military-Trained Skydiving Instructor Dies in Nashville
Baltimore, MD – October 8, 2025Baltimore Ravens second-year cornerback Nate Wiggins is mourning a profound personal loss following the team’s Week 5 matchup, as his cousin, Justin “Spidey” Fuller — a respected military-trained skydiving instructor — died in a tragic tandem jump accident outside Nashville. Fuller, 35, was fatally injured after becoming separated from his harness mid-air during a jump organized by Go Skydive Nashville. His student survived after landing in a tree with the parachute deployed and was later rescued by firefighters. Police confirmed Fuller’s body was recovered in a wooded area off Ashland City Highway. The Nashville Fire Department called it “one of the most complex high-angle rescues in recent years,” commending personnel for their efforts. Known by the nickname “Spidey,” Fuller died after a tandem skydive went wrong on October 4, 2025, near Nashville, Tennessee. (Facebook/Justin Fuller Spidey) Beloved in the skydiving community, Spidey had completed more than 5,000 jumps and helped train U.S. service members in advanced aerial maneuvers. Friends described him as “fearless, focused and devoted to lifting others higher — in life and in the air.” Wiggins — whose mother is the younger sister of Fuller’s mother, grew up admiring his cousin’s discipline and sense of purpose. Family members say that influence helped shape his mental toughness and leadership on the field. A relative told local media, “Justin taught Nate that strength isn’t about being unbreakable — it’s about standing firm when life hits hardest. That’s exactly how Nate lives and plays today.” Wiggins, a former first-round pick from Clemson, has steadily earned the Ravens’ trust as a rotational cornerback in nickel/dime packages, praised for his speed, press technique, and ability to carry deep routes. Coaches describe him as “wise beyond his years,” calm under pressure, and disciplined at the catch point. Through the first five games of 2025, he has 12 solo tackles, 4 passes defensed, and 1 interception, reinforcing his value on the perimeter.  The Ravens organization has provided time and private support for Wiggins and his family, ensuring he can grieve without team-related obligations. Teammates have stood beside him, honoring both his resilience and his family’s tradition of service. The FAA is investigating the incident, while tributes to “Spidey” continue to pour in on social media from military colleagues, fellow skydivers, and fans across the country.“He taught others to fly — now he flies higher than all of us,” one tribute read. Wiggins kept his public comments brief, speaking softly before being embraced by teammates:“Spidey always told me not to fear the height — only the moment you forget to look down and pull someone else up with you. This week, I’m playing for him.”