Ravens Insider: Ravens WR Odell Beckham Jr. out with illness Thursday; 49ers missing 3 starters on defense

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The AFC-leading Ravens remain relatively healthy heading into a Week 16 matchup Monday night against the NFC-leading San Francisco 49ers.

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (illness) and cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (concussion) were the only players missing from Thursday’s practice in Owings Mills.

Wide receiver Zay Flowers (foot), right tackle Morgan Moses and cornerback Ronald Darby returned to practice after sitting out Wednesday. Flowers was limited along with left tackle Ronnie Stanley (concussion), safety Marcus Williams (groin) and cornerback Arthur Maulet (knee). Stanley practiced in a red noncontact jersey after exiting Sunday night’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and entering concussion protocol.

The Ravens have been rotating Stanley and Moses with backups Patrick Mekari and Daniel Faalele in the past two games. Moses has dealt with a shoulder injury this season, while Stanley has missed four games with a knee injury.

“Morgan and Ronnie have battled through a lot of bumps and bruises and nicks here and there, and they’ve fought through it,” Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken said after practice. “We’ve had to deal with other [defensive] fronts, and this is just another one of those challenges.”

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday there was “no concern” with Flowers’ injury. The rookie leads the team with 65 catches for 680 yards.

Rookie outside linebacker Malik Hamm (ankle), who has been designated to return from injured reserve, also practiced fully.

The 49ers, meanwhile, are dealing with several injuries to a few of their top players.

Three starters in defensive tackles Arik Armstead (knee) and Javon Hargrave (hamstring) and linebacker Oren Burks (knee) did not practice Thursday, while reserve defensive end Clelin Ferrell (ankle) was limited. No. 3 wide receiver Jauan Jennings (concussion), backup running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) and reserve tight end Ross Dwelley (ankle) also did not practice.

Defensive end Nick Bosa and left tackle Trent Williams, two likely All-Pro selections, each received a day of rest, while starting guard Spencer Burford (knee) and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (rib) practiced fully.

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