ExtremeRavens Posted Thursday at 08:51 PM Posted Thursday at 08:51 PM The Ravens will likely be without two key contributors for Sunday night’s season opener against the Buffalo Bills. Fullback Patrick Ricard (calf) and tight end Isaiah Likely (foot) both missed their third consecutive practice this week. However, cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) and offensive lineman Daniel Faalele (illness) were upgraded to full participants Thursday after being limited Wednesday. Alexander is trending toward making his Ravens debut Sunday night after practicing twice this week. The 28-year-old cornerback has been nursing a knee injury all offseason. While coach John Harbaugh said that Likely was “a little ahead of schedule” Wednesday, the tight end’s initial timetable of a six-week recovery from foot surgery would hold him out of the season opener. Likely watched practice in street clothes, walking back into the building with defensive coordinator Zach Orr at the conclusion of practice. He talked with quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley in the locker room after practice. Ricard has not practiced since the middle of August, which means that he likely won’t appear against the Bills. The five-time Pro Bowl selection is dealing with a calf injury. Ricard, who’s played in 17 games each year since 2022, could potentially be replaced in the lineup by undrafted rookie Lucas Scott. Meanwhile, the Bills’ injury list is much lengthier. Kicker Tyler Bass (left hip/groin) did not practice Thursday after being limited the previous day. Defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (Achilles tendon), cornerback Tre’Davious White (groin) and wide receiver Elijah Moore (personal) also did not practice Thursday. Carter was moved to injured reserve. The Bills added veteran kicker Matt Prater to the practice squad Thursday, so it seems likely that Bass will miss Sunday’s game. Coach Sean McDermott also said that White is working to play, but the veteran defensive back who spent half of last season with the Ravens has not practiced in the past two weeks. Wide receiver Khalil Shakir practiced fully for the second straight day and wideout Keon Coleman was a limited participant again with a groin injury. Cornerback Christian Benford was also upgraded to a full participant, meaning the Baltimore native will likely start Sunday night. Have a news tip? Contact Sam Jane at sjane@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/Sam_Jane230. View the full article Quote
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