Baltimore Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington said he’s aiming to return before the end of the 2025 NFL season.
On May 12, Baltimore Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington reportedly suffered a torn Achilles, which all but ruled him out for the 2025 season. But according to Head Coach John Harbaugh during OTA media availability, the timeline has changed.
“It was a clean tear, if you want to call it that. So, it’s one of those ones that’s a more quick-healing version. So, Ar’Darius tells me that he’ll be back in November and he’s always been a quick healer, so I’m looking at November or December in my mind. So yes, we’re counting on him being back. But it’s speculation. Nobody’s going to work harder. He got back from the foot last time, really quick. He’s become a really good player. I’m going to say a great player. He’s really become a great player.”
If Washington were to return in the final stretch, it would be a significant addition for the back-half of the Ravens’ schedule. If he returns in late November and can play in December, that would mean he’s available for the final-season stretch against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers and Week 18 at the Steelers. It would also give him enough time to ramp back into form as the Ravens expect to push for a deep playoff run and break through.