Six Baltimore Ravens players were out of practice on Wednesday, including key offensive weapons Zay Flowers and Ronnie Stanley, signalling early injury woes for the squad. It’s a tough look when impact players are already on the sidelines this early in the season.
The Offensive Line Just Got Rocked
The offensive line is definitely flashing red flags. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley, a true anchor upfront, was out of practice with a toe injury. Losing your blindside protector, even for just a Wednesday, is never good. It makes you wonder how stable that line will be. To make things worse, left guard John Simpson also sat out with a groin injury. That’s two huge holes on the left side of their offensive front, meaning any opponent will be licking their chops. That kind of instability upfront can wreck an entire offensive game plan, no matter who’s under center.
Key Playmakers on the Sideline
Then you have the playmakers, and that list is just as concerning. Wide receiver Zay Flowers, who was a force before that hamstring injury pulled him from last Sunday’s win over the Colts, was a total no-show. When your top target is out with a soft tissue issue, it always makes you hold your breath. Hamstrings can linger, and that’s a problem for an offense that needs his explosiveness. On defense, linebacker Trey Hendrickson sat out with a finger injury. He’s a disruptive force, a guy who changes games with his pressure, and any hand injury for a pass rusher is a major concern. These aren’t just depth guys, they’re critical pieces that make that team tick.
A Growing List and Depth Concerns
The bad news just kept coming. Defensive lineman Calais Campbell was also out, listed for rest, but he still wasn’t on the field. Cornerback T.J. Tampa, who got dinged up in that Colts game, was sidelined with a knee injury. So that’s two more defensive key contributors missing. Add to that linebacker Teddye Buchanan (knee), safety Keondre Jackson (shoulder), and defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike (neck), who were all limited participants. Limited reps mean limited trust. While safety Jaylinn Hawkins (chest) and wide receiver Devontez Walker (groin) were full participants, the sheer volume of players dealing with issues has to be a major headache for the coaching staff.
It’s only mid-September and the Ravens are already feeling the early season injury crunch. Six players completely out of practice on a Wednesday, with another three limited, is a serious signal that this team is getting banged up fast. They’re coming off a win against the Colts, which is great, but maintaining that momentum when your key players are on the sidelines is a whole different challenge. If these injuries linger, especially to impact players like Flowers and Stanley, it could throw a massive wrench into their plans for the rest of the early season. They need to get healthy, and fast, or things could start getting dicey.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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