The Baltimore Ravens just put rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane on Injured Reserve, a tough blow after their Week 1 win against the Indianapolis Colts. Lane is dealing with a wrist injury that required surgery, and he is officially out for at least four weeks.
A Rookie’s Tough Start But a Clear Path Back
Man, you gotta feel for Lane. He was set to be a big part of Baltimore’s offense early on, and he even got three targets in Week 1, catching one pass for 11 yards. He even had a touchdown called back because of a penalty. Imagine the impact if that play had stood up! But now, this wrist injury means surgery to help the healing process, sidelining him for a minimum of four games. That means he won’t be suiting up for the Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys, Week 4 versus the Tennessee Titans, or Week 5 when they play the Atlanta Falcons.
The Silver Lining for Baltimore’s Offense
But here’s the kicker, and this is where it gets interesting for the Ravens faithful. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that Lane “should be back around the time he’s eligible to return.” That’s huge! It means even with surgery, his return date might not be far off from the four-week minimum. Garafolo said, “Surgery for the Ravens WR Ja’Kobi Lane to help the healing process. Should be back around the time he’s eligible to return. Tough one for the rookie who was set to be a big part of Baltimore’s offense early.” If things go as hoped, Lane could be back in Week 6 when the Ravens face the Cleveland Browns. Even if it stretches to Week 7 or Week 8, he’s expected back before the regular season gets too deep. This is some good news, especially since Zay Flowers is also banged up, leaving Lamar Jackson potentially down his top two wideouts early on.
Baltimore needs to weather these next few weeks. Knowing Lane has a clear path back, potentially around Week 6, has to be a relief. It gives the team something concrete to look forward to in a tough early stretch of the season.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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