Zay Flowers, the Baltimore Ravens’ top receiver, just got added to Thursday’s practice report as a limited participant, dealing with a toe injury. This is a huge hit, especially when their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, is already nursing an ankle issue. You gotta wonder what’s going on in that locker room right now.
The Flowers Factor: Another Injury Scare
This isn’t Flowers’ first rodeo with injuries this season. He was battling a hamstring problem during training camp and even early on in the regular season. The guy’s been a critical part of their offense, putting up 26 receptions for 405 yards and two touchdowns in just four games. That’s some serious production, and losing that kind of firepower, or even having it limited, is a gut punch for any team. You don’t want your top weapon hobbled.
The Ravens’ Growing Injury List Is Getting Wild
It’s not just Flowers and Jackson, either. The Ravens added outside linebacker Mike Green to the limited list with a hamstring issue on Thursday. Things got even worse for some key players, with three guys getting downgraded from limited to DNP: wide receiver Rashod Bateman (shoulder), guard John Simpson (groin), and defensive tackle Broderick Washington (ankle). That’s a tough break, especially when you’re trying to keep the momentum going early in the season.
On the brighter side, at least some guys got better. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey (hamstring/calf), offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten (knee), offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (rest/toe/ankle), and tight end Nick Vannett (knee) all got upgraded from limited to full participation. That’s a small win, but it doesn’t erase the new headaches.
Still, a bunch of players remained limited: linebacker Teddye Buchanan (groin), guard Emery Jones (ankle), center Cam Jurgens (concussion), linebacker Trenton Simpson (hamstring), and guard Andrew Vorhees (foot). Plus, tight end Mark Andrews (hand), safety Kyle Hamilton (stinger), and outside linebacker Trey Hendr are still dealing with their own stuff. This is a whole lot of guys on the report. The Ravens are going to have their depth tested big time if they can’t get these players healthy, and fast.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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