The Baltimore Ravens’ practice report came out, and wide receiver Zay Flowers was initially nowhere to be seen on the field. He eventually showed up, but was listed as a limited participant due to a foot injury, a real gut punch for a team already dealing with health questions. This isn’t Flowers’ first rodeo with injuries this season either, as he missed a game earlier with a hamstring issue and was still on the report for that in Week 4. It just highlights the constant battle players face through the grind of the regular season.
Another Hit to the Front Seven
As if Flowers’ situation wasn’t enough to make you wince, linebacker Trey Hendrickson was completely absent from practice. The dude’s got a finger injury that required surgery last week, and he already sat out against the Titans. Head coach Jesse Minter tried to calm the waters, saying he expected it to be a short-term absence, but not seeing Hendrickson out there at all just makes you wonder what “short-term” really means for the Ravens’ defensive front. You gotta wonder how long they can keep patching up that D-line.
The Sidelines Are Getting Crowded in Baltimore
Hendrickson wasn’t alone on the sideline, not by a long shot. Quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring), cornerback Marlon Humphrey (hamstring, calf), and left tackle Ronnie Stanley (rest, toe, ankle) were all out. Even defensive lineman Calais Campbell was getting a rest day, which tells you how much they’re trying to manage veteran bodies. Guard Andrew Vorhees (foot) was also a no-show. But the biggest blow might be tight end Durham Smythe, who was initially out of practice before getting hit with the devastating news of a torn ACL, landing him on injured reserve. To fill that hole, the Ravens scooped up tight end Nick Vannett from the practice squad. On top of all that, wide receiver Rashod Bateman (shoulder), safety Kyle Hamilton (groin), wide receiver Chris Moore (ankle), and guard John Simpson (groin) were all in the “limited” club alongside Flowers. It’s a real gauntlet this team is running through, trying to keep their core players healthy enough to compete.
This kind of injury report is never what you want to see. The Ravens have a ton of talent, but keeping that talent on the field is the biggest challenge right now. Every snap, every practice becomes crucial as they try to navigate the rest of the season with so many key guys banged up.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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