Good news hit the Ravens’ injury report on Thursday, with quarterback Lamar Jackson and receiver Zay Flowers both getting upgraded to full participants in practice. This is a massive shift, as both were previously listed as limited, and getting your franchise QB and a key offensive weapon back to 100% full-go is exactly what you want to see early in the regular season.
Lamar and Zay: Full Speed Ahead
This is huge, man. Lamar Jackson, who’s been dealing with a back injury, is now a full participant. You never want to hear “back injury” and “quarterback” in the same sentence, so seeing him move from limited to full is a sigh of relief. And then there’s Zay Flowers. The guy’s been battling a hamstring injury, and it even kept him out of Week 2. He did play in last week’s win over the Cowboys, which was a good sign, but now seeing him as a full participant? That means he’s moving freely, and his explosive playmaking ability is fully back on the table. When these two are healthy and clicking, the Ravens’ offense is a totally different beast.
Who Else Is Healing Up (And Who’s Still Hurting)
The good news didn’t stop with Jackson and Flowers, though. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey (hamstring), guard John Simpson (groin), and tight end Durham Smythe (heel) also got the bump from limited to full participants on Thursday. That’s a lot of important pieces getting healthier across the board, which is exactly what you need as the season wears on.
However, it’s not all sunshine. Receiver Chris Moore (ankle) and offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (toe) both remained limited in practice. And then there are the guys who were out completely for a second day in a row: outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson (finger), offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn (ankle), and center Ethan Pocic (knee). That’s rough, especially for Pocic, who is now expected to be placed on injured reserve. On the bright side, tight end Mark Andrews, who has a hand injury, remained a full participant. So, while some key guys are on the mend, there are still some bumps and bruises to manage.
Still, getting your starting quarterback and a dynamic receiver like Flowers fully cleared for practice is the kind of update that changes the whole vibe. The Ravens are looking a lot stronger heading into their next matchup, and you know they’re ready to make some noise.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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