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Alejandro Villanueva: Ends playing career
Alejandro Villanueva has been placed on the Ravens' reserve/retirement list, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.The two-time Pro Bowler spent the first six years of his NFL career with the Steelers before his lone season with the Ravens in 2021. Villanueva's retirement should clear $6 million in salary cap space for Baltimore ahead of NFL free agency, while the team hopes that left tackle Ronnie Stanley -- who Villanueva filled in for last year -- will be back in 2022 to reclaim his starting role along the team's offensive line.
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Ravens' Alejandro Villanueva: Ready to play Monday
Alejandro Villanueva (knee) is active for Monday's game against the Colts, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.Villanueva's only practice of the week came in a limited session Saturday, but he's still good to go for Monday's contest. The veteran should receive another start at left tackle in place of Ronnie Stanley (ankle).
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Ravens' Alejandro Villanueva: Questionable Monday
Alejandro Villanueva (knee) was a limited participant this week in practice and is considered questionable for Monday night versus the Colts.The 33-year-old suffered a knee injury in the Baltimore Ravens' Week 4 matchup against the Broncos. He was able to participate in some capacity in this week's practices but will nonetheless carry a questionable tag into the contest. Patrick Mekari will be in line for a start if Villanueva can't play.
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Ravens' Alejandro Villanueva: Leaves with knee issue
Alejandro Villanueva is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos with a knee injury, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.Villanueva's absence leaves the Baltimore Ravens without their top two options at left tackle, as Ronnie Stanley is sitting out with an ankle injury. Patrick Mekari most likely will pick up the slack while the two are out.
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Ravens' Alejandro Villanueva: Replacing Orlando Brown at RT
Alejandro Villanueva is signing a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.Villanueva will slide in at right tackle in place of Orlando Brown, who was traded to Kansas City in April. The 32-year-old Villanueva has spent his entire NFL career up to now in Pittsburgh, primarily playing left tackle for the Ravens' archrivals. He'll now get to see things from the other side.
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Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva: Playing every-down role
Alejandro Villanueva played 100 percent of snaps on offense during Monday's 27-14 win over the Dolphins.Villanueva's reliable play has been a bright spot for Pittsburgh's otherwise shaky offense this season. The starting left tackle is facing a tough upcoming slate of matchups, however, with the Colts, Rams and Browns -- three teams that boast formidable defensive fronts -- on deck.
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Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva: Locked in as starter
Alejandro Villanueva played every snap on offense during Sunday's 28-26 loss to the Seahawks.Villanueva also played four snaps on special teams. The veteran lineman is being relied on as Pittsburgh's every-down starter at left tackle, and he'll work to protect second-year quarterback Mason Rudolph on Sunday versus the 49ers.
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Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva: Not on injury report
Alejandro Villanueva (illness) was absent Wednesday from the Pittsburgh Steelers' injury report.Villanueva missed some snaps in Sunday's victory over the Vikings while he was slowed down by heat-related issues. Now fully rested and hydrated, the veteran left tackle should resume his role protecting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's blind side in the Steelers' Week 3 tilt with the Bears.
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Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva: Hurting in heat
Alejandro Villanueva is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings due to heat-related issues, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.If Villanueva can't return, Jerald Hawkins will be relied upon to protect Ben Roethlisberger's blind side. This injury likely won't amount to anything long term, but keeping an eye on his recovery would be wise considering his value to Pittsburgh's offensive front.
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Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva: Back at practice Thursday
Alejandro Villanueva participated in Thursday's practice, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.Villanueva suffered from a concussion a little over a week ago, but it appears as though he has cleared protocol and should be good to go for the remainder of the preseason so long as he stays healthy.