ExtremeRavens Posted September 19 Posted September 19 Ravens rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins returned to practice in a limited capacity Thursday for the first time in over a week. The 2024 first-round draft pick was recently involved in a car accident in which he suffered a neck injury and a concussion. The former Clemson star is still in the league’s five-step concussion protocol and was wearing a red noncontact jersey Thursday. Last week, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said that Wiggins is “fine, he’s healthy,” but he missed Sunday’s loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. “It was good to see Nate back out there, man,” defensive coordinator Zach Orr said. “We plan on having Nate and Nate doing big things for us this year. I thought he looked good out there for a guy who hasn’t practiced in a minute. I thought he moved around real well and was in tune with what we were trying to do on defense.” Baltimore’s only addition to the injury report was outside linebacker David Ojabo, who was a limited participant with a quad injury. Ojabo missed nearly the entirety of last season with a torn ACL and previously tore his Achilles tendon at his pro day before the 2022 draft. He recorded a sack in the season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs but has played just 47% of the defensive snaps thus far. The list of the Ravens’ practice absentees was much shorter Thursday. Harbaugh predicted that would be the case, saying Wednesday that the crowded injury report “wasn’t anything major.” That’s a relief for a team trying to avoid dropping to 0-3 for the second time in its 29-year existence. The first step to answering whether they can overcome such a detrimental start comes Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton returned to the field after missing a day with a back injury but was limited. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) and linebacker Kyle Van Noy (eye/groin) were both back to full participation Thursday. Harbaugh said Wednesday that despite Stanley’s absence, the 30-year-old veteran will play Sunday, which is good news for a struggling offensive line. Van Noy suffered an orbital bone fracture in the Week 1 loss to the Chiefs but was cleared to play the morning before facing the Raiders. Wide receiver and return specialist Deonte Harty was a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday because of a calf injury. Personal reasons held cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis and reserve guard Sala Aumavae-Laulu out Wednesday, but Armour-Davis returned Thursday. Dallas was similarly able to get a few key players back to practice. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (foot) were limited Thursday after being listed as nonparticipants Wednesday. Tight end Jake Ferguson, who suffered a knee injury in the Cowboys’ season opener, practiced Thursday with a wrap around his left leg, according to reporters. On the flip side, defensive tackle Mazi Smith, a 2023 first-round pick, reportedly had his back tighten up and was unable to practice the past two days. He was the Cowboys’ only absence, but a significant one considering their struggles on the interior of the defensive line. Wide receiver Brandin Cooks (rest), linebacker Eric Kendricks (rest), defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (rest), cornerback Jourdan Lewis (rest) and guard Zack Martin (rest/knee) were all listed as full participants. Safety Malik Hooker (shoulder) was limited for the second consecutive day. View the full article Quote
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