Get ready, football fans, because Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers just got an encouraging upgrade on the team’s estimated practice report, marking him as a full participant on Thursday. This is huge news, especially after he was limited just yesterday. Flowers has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since joint practices with the Vikings all the way back on August 19-20. Talk about a long time to be out, but his return to full estimated participation means the Ravens are getting a key weapon back on the field just when the regular season is really heating up.
Flowers Declares He’s Fully Recovered And Ready To Roll
This isn’t just a minor step; it’s a massive leap. The team has been super careful, taking a deliberate approach with his return from what was described as a minor hamstring injury. But Flowers himself shut down any lingering doubts on Wednesday, telling reporters flat out that he feels completely recovered. “I feel great. I feel better than ever,” Flowers said, straight up, via Ryan Mink from the team’s website. That’s the kind of confidence you love to hear from a player coming off any kind of issue. He’s not just back, he’s back with a vengeance, adding, “I am ready to play football. I feel like we have been off for a while. Our season ended a bit early last year, so we had an extended break. We’re just ready to go.” That fire? That hunger? You can practically feel it jumping off the page. The man is clearly champing at the bit to hit the gridiron and make an impact.
The Ravens’ Health Update Has Mixed Signals, But Flowers Is A Bright Spot
While Flowers’ estimated full participation is a major positive, the Ravens’ overall injury report still has some bumps. He was the *only* change on the entire report, which tells you just how significant his upgrade is. Linebacker Teddye Buchanan (knee), defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck), and wide receiver Devontez Walker (groin) were all still listed as limited participants for a second day. It’s a tough grind for Buchanan and Madubuike especially, as they’re both still working their way back from season-ending injuries. The fact that the Ravens didn’t even hold a *full* practice on Thursday makes Flowers’ estimated status even more important. Having a player of his caliber feeling “better than ever” and back in the mix is critical for the Ravens, especially with other key guys still trying to get fully healthy.
With Flowers feeling great and back to being an estimated full participant, it changes the dynamic for their upcoming matchups. He’s clearly eager to put his mark on the early season. This guy is ready, and the league better be watching.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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