ExtremeRavens Posted November 29 Posted November 29 The good news for the Ravens is they will have at least one if not two of their top defensive players back Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. All-Pro inside linebacker and defensive play-caller Roquan Smith, who missed last week’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers because of a hamstring injury, was a full participant in Friday’s practice in Owings Mills and does not have an injury designation on the final injury report of the week. Nose tackle Michael Pierce (calf), meanwhile, is questionable but was likewise a full participant Friday. Pierce, who is on injured reserve but was designated to return and began practicing this week, hasn’t played since suffering the injury Oct. 27 against the Cleveland Browns and could be activated by Sunday. “We’re going up against a big, physical offensive line, so … [Pierce would] be a great addition,” coach John Harbaugh said Friday. “But he’s got to be at his best, too. He’s got to feel that.” The Ravens will however likely be without one of their top rushers. Outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy, who is tied for the team lead with eight sacks, did not practice for a third straight day because of neck and hamstring injuries and is listed as doubtful. If he doesn’t play, that would leave Baltimore (8-4) thin a little thin when it comes to putting pressure on the quarterback of one of the NFL’s top offenses. Philadelphia (9-2) is third in the league in yards per game (389.1) and seventh in points (26.9). The Eagles also rank first in rushing yards per game (193.4) and sixth in yards per pass (8.3), with talent all over the field from quarterback Jalen Hurts to running back Saquon Barkley to receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Otherwise, the Ravens are fairly healthy, particularly for a group that has played a dozen straight weeks and whose bye won’t come until next week. The only players who will be out for Baltimore are tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm) and cornerback Arthur Maulet (calf/knee). Rookie cornerback T.J. Tampa (ankle), who was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, is questionable, though it seems unlikely he would be ready to play. For the Eagles, cornerback Darius Slay, who suffered a concussion in last week’s win over the Los Angeles Rams, didn’t practice for a third straight day this week and will be out Sunday. Isaiah Rodgers is expected to start in his place. Special teams linebacker Ben VanSumeren (knee) is also out. Philadelphia could have Smith (hamstring) back. The fourth-year receiver who was the 10th overall pick in 2021 has been dealing with a hamstring injury for a few weeks and missed last week’s game against the Rams. He was a limited participant again Friday, however, and is listed as questionable. Receiver Johnny Wilson (hamstring) and safety Sydney Brown (knee) are also questionable. Have a news tip? Contact Brian Wacker at bwacker@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/brianwacker1. View the full article Quote
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