Baltimore Beatdown
The Ravens released their first injury report for their Week 3 matchup against the Lions on Thursday. Four starters did not participate, including fullback Patrick Ricard, who hasn’t practiced in more than a month.
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey was a full participant, an encouraging sign after he left Sunday’s game early in the fourth quarter. Most exciting of all, tight end Isaiah Likely practiced for the first time since injuring his foot in late July, opening the door for him to make his 2025 debut on Monday night.
Full participation
Limited participation
Did not participate
The Ravens offense has been just fine without Likely, but adding a dynamic receiver and blocker of his caliber will still be a boost. Practicing to start the week is an indicator that he could be ready for Week 3. However, since he’s coming off surgery, the team will closely monitor his progress before making a determination for the game.
Ali was wearing a red non-contact jersey during Thursday’s practice after leaving Sunday’s game with a concussion, per ESPN’s Jamison Hensley. Depending on how Ali advances through concussion protocol, Keaton Mitchell may have a chance to make his regular-season debut on Monday night as well.
John Harbaugh said on Monday that Ricard’s recovery has been “slower than we hoped” and characterized the veteran fullback as “week-to-week.” Getting him back on the practice field at all this week would be a positive step, but it seems unlikely that Ricard can ramp up in time for Monday’s game.
Van Noy will be out for a few weeks as he recovers from a hamstring injury, but the Ravens will be hoping that Madubuike and Wiggins will be ready to face a dangerous Lions offense. On Thursday, Harbaugh didn’t reveal anything about Madubuike’s injury, but said that Wiggins was “generally OK.”
The Lions’ Thursday DNPs came from linebacker Jack Campbell, defensive lineman Marcus Davenport, and offensive tackle Taylor Decker. Absences from Campbell and/or Davenport on Monday night would soften up Detroit’s defensive front, while Decker’s listed backup, Giovanni Manu, would be an exploitable matchup for Baltimore’s edge rushers.
