Bill Rosinski wanted in. Baltimore said no. The former NFL radio play-by-play voice received a rejection from the Baltimore Ravens after applpying for their vacant radio play-by-play position. The team’s employment team confirmed the decision via e-mail, thanking Rosinski for his time while closing the door on his candidacy.
What We Know: The Ravens’ radio play-by-play seat opened after longtime voice Gerry Sandusky stepped down following the 2025 season. Rosinski pursued the opening with the organization. Nevertheless, Baltimore ultimately opted to move in a different direction. Even with Rosinski’s tenure serving as the play-by-play voice of both the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers during his career.
What They Said: Bill Rosinski shared the rejection letter publicly on social media: “The Ravens are looking for a play by play voice. I applied for the position and got this response. I’ve been the voice of 2 NFL teams along with 10 years at ESPN Radio doing college football and 3 stints at Westwood One. The ‘requirements’ line had me laughing. Oh well I tried.”
What Remains Unclear: Who Baltimore is actively considering for the role has not been disclosed. Furthermore, a timeline for naming the next radio voice of the Ravens remains unknown. Whether Rosinski was among a large candidate pool or a smaller finalist group is also unclear.
What It Means: NFL teams, like any other employer, can hire whomever they choose. Unfortunately for many companies today, the application process for jobs has become more about technology than human interaction. Rosinski’s resume is difficult to dismiss for any NFL franchise, especially with two stints calling games in the league. Yet Baltimore’s response signals the team has a very specific profile in mind that may not fit for Rosinski’s services. Consequently, the eventual hire will reveal exactly what the Ravens prioritized over two NFL play-by-play credits, a decade at ESPN Radio, and three Westwood One stints.
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