ExtremeRavens Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice Thursday, one day after missing his usual reps for a rest day. It marked the fifth straight week that he has missed one midweek practice. The Ravens won the first three games and have lost the past two, now facing an all-important divisional foe in the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday while trailing the Pittsburgh Steelers by one game for the AFC North lead. As coach John Harbaugh put it, “To say we control our own destiny, that’s only if we win.” The Ravens (6-7) figure to be near full strength. Jackson was a full practice participant. He’s battled various lower body injuries this season but this was the first week in a month that he was listed without a specific ailment. Jackson said that when he’s not on the field, he’s still watching closely while getting treatment or ensuring he’s not missing mental reps. “I have eyes everywhere,” he joked. Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, who missed Wednesday’s practice with a shoulder injury, appeared to move comfortably in limited reps a day later. He wore an obvious wrap under his pads. The Ravens’ stickiest defensive back is a crucial chess piece heading into a matchup against one of the NFL’s best quarterback-receiver duos. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle) and tight end Mark Andrews (glute) were each limited participants Thursday. The severity of each injury and their availability for Sunday will become clear by Friday afternoon. Two established defenders could each return this weekend: outside linebacker Tavius Robinson broke his foot in Week 6, while safety Ar’Darius Washington is awaiting his season debut in his return from a torn Achilles tendon. Both Robinson and Washington practiced uninhibited Thursday and said that they’re ready to play this weekend. Meanwhile, running back Keaton Mitchell and cornerback Nate Wiggins seem to have avoided major injuries. Mitchell looked a bit gimpy after an explosive run against the Steelers. Two years removed from major knee surgery, Mitchell heading to the medical tent was an unnerving scene. But tests came back negative. He was back on the field this week, ramping up to full participation. Wiggins suffered a foot injury during a Thanksgiving loss to the Bengals. He did not play the second half but was limited through most of last week. Wiggins played in 94% of the team’s snaps last weekend, was limited Wednesday and was a full go by Thursday. The Bengals, nearing mathematical elimination from the postseason, officially placed star defensive end Trey Hendrickson on the injured reserve after he had core muscle surgery. Safety PJ Jules (ankle) was the only other absentee Thursday. Wide receiver Tee Higgins (concussion) was limited for a second consecutive day. Each of the three other players listed on the injury report — linebacker Shaka Heyward (fibula), defensive end Joseph Ossai (shin) and defensive end Shemar Stewart (knee) — were full participants again. Stewart hasn’t been on the practice field since Week 9. Cincinnati’s first-round draft pick, if healthy enough to go Sunday, would be a notable boost for that defensive front. Have a news tip? Contact Sam Cohn at scohn@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/samdcohn.x.com. View the full article Quote
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