Higgins (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Higgins returned to practice this week but has been sidelined since Week 11. He'll remain on injured reserve for the time being, but he looks to have a decent chance to return in Week 17 after logging two limited practices to begin the week, followed by a full session Friday.
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Ravens' Kyle Van Noy: Set for SNF
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Van Noy (quadriceps) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday night's game against the Patriots.
Van Noy upgraded to a full participant Friday, just in time to dodge an injury designation for Sunday's primetime contest. The veteran presence for the Ravens' defense will be set to suit up and help his team continue to stay in the race for the AFC North division title. The linebacker participated in 43 percent of defensive snaps in the 24-0 Week 15 shutout of the Bengals, logging one solo tackle and one interception in the team's defensive masterclass.
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Ravens' Chidobe Awuzie: Doubtful with foot issue
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Awuzie (foot) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Awuzie managed to upgrade to a limited participant in practice Friday, so the cornerback has not been completely ruled out of playing in Sunday night's game. The 30-year-old's chances to suit up are likely tied to game-day mobility with the injured foot, and if he is unable to play T.J. Tampa will step in as the starting outside cornerback opposite Nate Wiggins.
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Ravens' John Jenkins: Questionable with illness
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Jenkins (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Jenkins missed consecutive practices to end the week with an illness he picked up Thursday. The immune system is likely the only thing limiting the defensive tackle's playing chances, and if he can recover by Sunday night, he should suit up against the Patriots. If the illness persists, Aeneas Peebles and CJ Okoye will likely see an increased defensive snap share in primetime.
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Ravens' Kyle Hamilton: Questionable for Sunday
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Hamilton (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Hamilton was a new addition to Friday's injury report with an ankle injury. The safety was only able to log a limited session for the last practice of Week 16, and his status for Sunday's primetime bout with the Patriots is in question. The ability to practice in any capacity means the starter will likely be able to play in what is a key game for the Ravens' playoff chances, but if he is unable to go, Ar'Darius Washington will likely start the game at strong safety.
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Ravens' Roquan Smith: Good to go for SNF
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Smith (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Smith jumped to a full participant Thursday after failing to practice in Wednesday's session. The increase in participation and subsequent clearing of any injury designation means the linebacker should be good to go for Sunday night's game against the Patriots. Smith is coming off a 14-tackle effort against the Bengals last Sunday, and a similar performance would be very welcome against one of the most efficient offenses in either conference in that of New England.
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Ravens' John Jenkins: DNP with illness
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Jenkins (illness) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Jenkins was a new addition to Thursday's injury report. If the nose tackle can log practice participation Friday, he should be all set to dodge an injury designation for Sunday night's game against the Patriots. Even if Jenkins cannot practice Friday, he's still likely to play if he's recovered enough by game day.
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Ravens' Trenton Simpson: Back in starting role
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Ravens defensive coordinator said Wednesday that Simpson will replace Teddye Buchanan (ACL) as the starting inside linebacker alongside Roquan Smith (knee) beginning Sunday versus the Patriots.
Orr said he has "the utmost confidence" in Simpson, who racked up nine tackles (four solo) while playing 46 percent of defensive snaps during Baltimore's win over Cincinnati in Week 15, a contest that saw Buchanan depart early due to his season-ending injury. Previously, when Smith missed time early in the year, Simpson was thrust into a starting role Weeks 5 and 6. In that span, he racked up 19 total tackles (eight solo), including 1.5 sacks.
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Ravens' Chidobe Awuzie: DNP due to foot injury
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Awuzie (foot) remained a non-participant in practice Thursday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Awuzie didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday after exiting this past Sunday's win over the Bengals due to a foot injury. The starting cornerback will likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to avoid being ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Patriots. T.J. Tampa would probably continue to fill in if Awuzie doesn't play.
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Ravens' Jay Higgins: Resumes practicing
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Higgins (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and logged a limited practice, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Higgins has been sidelined since Week 11 and is thus eligible to return at any point. He'll likely have to turn in a full session at some point this week to have a chance to suit up for Sunday night's game against the Patriots. Higgins is likely to return to a role on special teams.
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Ravens' Kyle Van Noy: No practice Wednesday
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Van Noy (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday.
Van Noy missed a pair of games earlier in the season with a hamstring injury, but has suited up for every game since Week 5. It's unclear if the quad injury jeopardizes his availability for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Hamilton tallied eight tackles (three solo) Sunday in a 24-0 win against Cincinnati.
Hamilton tied with two other players for the third-most tackles on Baltimore. He's posted at least seven tackles in four of his past five games. Hamilton has recorded a total of 87 stops, including 1.0 sacks, and seven defensed passes over 13 contests this season.
Smith tallied 14 tackles (eight solo) against the Bengals in a 24-0 shutout victory Sunday.
Smith was easily Baltimore's leading tackler in the impressive defense-led victory. His 14 stops were the second most he's recorded the season and served as his fourth straight double-digit tackle tally. Smith missed two games earlier this season due to a hamstring issue, but he's still posted 114 tackles to reach the triple-digit mark for the eighth straight season to begin his career.
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Ravens' Alohi Gilman: Records touchdown in Week 15 win
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Gilman recorded eight tackles (five solo) and a defensed pass while adding a touchdown on a lateral Sunday in a 24-0 win over Cincinnati.
Gilman was among three Ravens who tied for third on the team with eight stops in a dominant defensive effort. His most memorable play, though, came on a fourth-quarter interception by teammate Kyle Van Noy. Van Noy handed the ball to Gilman after the pickoff, and Gilman took the ball into the Bengals' end zone. The touchdown was the first of Gilman's six-year NFL career.
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Ravens' Teddye Buchanan: ACL tear confirmed
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Ravens head coach John Harbaugh confirmed Monday that Buchanan suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 24-0 win over the Bengals, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
As the Ravens had feared, Buchanan sustained ligament damage to his knee in the blowout win and will now miss the remainder of the season. The rookie linebacker was Baltimore's second-leading tackler through the first 15 weeks of the season, recording 93 stops through 14 contests. Trenton Simpson is now expected to start alongside Roquan Smith at inside linebacker heading into Baltimore's next game Sunday versus New England.
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Ravens' Teddye Buchanan: ACL tear feared
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Buchanan is believed to have sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 24-0 win over the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Buchanan injured his knee on punt coverage in the first quarter of Sunday's win and had to be carted to the locker room. The 2025 fourth-round pick from California was having a stellar rookie campaign, recording 93 total tackles, 0.5 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble across 14 appearances. With Buchanan likely missing the remainder of the 2025 season, expect Trenton Simpson to start at inside linebacker alongside Roquan Smith.
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Ravens' Teddye Buchanan: Will not return Sunday
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Buchanan (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Buchanan left in the first half of Sunday's game with a knee injury. The standout rookie has 91 tackles (49 solo), including 0.5 sacks and one pass breakup. Trenton Simpson likely will see more playing time with Buchanan out.
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Ravens' Ar'Darius Washington: Cleared to return Week 15
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Washington (Achilles) is active for Sunday's matchup against Cincinnati.
Washington's ability to suit up Sunday was forecasted by his activation from the reserve/PUP list Saturday. If the veteran safety sees action against the Bengals, as expected, it will be his season debut after he tore his Achilles during conditioning in May. Washington may work in a rotational role and be on a snap count initially, but he could give Baltimore's secondary a big boost down the stretch given his key role with the team last season.
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Ravens' Tavius Robinson: Activated, questionable for Sunday
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The Ravens activated Robinson (foot) from injured reserve Saturday and list him as questionable for Sunday's game at Cincinnati.
Robinson was designated to return to practice Dec. 2 after he sustained a broken foot during the Week 6 loss to the Ravens. The 25-year-old remained sidelined for the Week 14 loss to the Steelers, and it's still unclear if he'll be active for Sunday's game. Robinson tallied 17 tackles and two sacks over the first six games of the season.
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Ravens' Ar'Darius Washington: Activated from PUP
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The Ravens activated Washington (Achilles) from the reserve/PUP on Saturday and list him as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against Cincinnati.
Washington was designated to return to practice Dec. 2 but was not activated ahead of last week's loss the Steelers. The 26-year-old safety will be eligible to make his season debut Week 15, but it's still unclear if he'll play. Washington tallied a career-high 64 tackles across 17 appearances with Baltimore in 2024.
