Baltimore Ravens Injury Report for Today: Who’s Out vs. the Browns and Who’s Back
The Baltimore Ravens injury report for today has four players ruled out and two big names coming back. Lamar Jackson (ankle), center Cam Jurgens (concussion), defensive tackle Broderick Washington Jr., and tight end Matt Hibner are out. Pass rusher Trey Hendrickson returns, and rookie receiver Ja’Kobi Lane was activated from injured reserve Saturday. Kickoff against the Browns is 1 p.m. ET on Fox.
Here’s the full list, what it means, and why the offensive line is the part to watch.
Ravens Injury Report: Final Statuses vs. the Browns
| Status | Player | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Out | QB Lamar Jackson | Ankle |
| Out | C Cam Jurgens | Concussion |
| Out | DT Broderick Washington Jr. | Ankle |
| Out | TE Matt Hibner | Hand |
| Questionable | G Andrew Vorhees | Foot |
| Questionable | G Emery Jones Jr. | Ankle |
| No designation | OLB Trey Hendrickson | Finger |
| No designation | WR Zay Flowers | Toe |
| No designation | WR Rashod Bateman | Shoulder |
Lane was listed as questionable Friday, but the Ravens activated him from injured reserve on Saturday so he can play. The team also signed linebacker Carl Jones to the 53-man roster and elevated offensive tackle Chuma Edoga and guard Kyle Hergel from the practice squad. The Ravens will announce their inactives about 90 minutes before kickoff.
Lamar Jackson Is Out Again
Jackson hasn’t practiced since he sprained his left ankle on October 4, which is 12 days. Coach Jesse Minter ruled him out Friday, calling it a decision in Jackson’s best interest. Tyler Huntley starts for the second straight game and has won his last three starts.
Next comes a home game against the Bengals on October 25. For more on Jackson’s timeline, read our Lamar Jackson injury update.
This section is our take. We think sitting Jackson is the right call. The Ravens are 4-1, and the schedule gets harder in the weeks ahead. Protect him now, and you have him for the games that matter more.
Cam Jurgens Is Out, and the Timeline Slipped
This is the quieter story. Earlier in the week, Minter said the signs pointed in a good direction for Jurgens to play. By Friday, he was ruled out.
Jurgens hasn’t had a full practice since the Ravens traded for him nine days ago. He wore a red non-contact jersey all week and is still in the concussion protocol. Minter said he never really got the full opportunity to be full. Coaches and teammates are helping him learn the offense.
That means rookie Vega Ioane starts at center for the third straight week. Ioane has played well and has the lowest pressure rate among rookie offensive linemen, according to Pro Football Focus. But he was drafted to play guard, and the Ravens planned to move him back. For the backstory, read our Cam Jurgens physical article.
Don’t read too much into it. Concussions are about player safety, and the Ravens are right to be careful. But the timeline did change, and that matters for the line.
The Offensive Line Is the Real Problem
Guards Andrew Vorhees (foot) and Emery Jones Jr. (ankle) are both questionable. The Ravens also elevated tackle Chuma Edoga and guard Kyle Hergel from the practice squad. That’s a clear sign the team wants extra bodies up front.
This section is our take. A lineup that changes every week is hard for any quarterback, and especially for a backup. The inactives list will show which guards play. Whoever starts, the Ravens need the line to hold up against a Browns pass rush that includes Jared Verse.
Who Is Back: Trey Hendrickson and Ja’Kobi Lane
Hendrickson missed two games and had his finger surgically repaired. Minter said there’s no risk of reinjury. It remains to be seen whether he’ll wear a protective guard on his hand. His timing is good, because the Browns have allowed a league-high 19 sacks, including eight against the Jets.
Lane is the other big return. He’s a 6-foot-4 rookie, the No. 80 overall pick in this year’s draft out of USC, and he fractured his wrist in the opener after catching one pass for 11 yards. He had three full practices this week, and Minter said he had a great week. He gives Huntley a big-bodied target on the outside.
Flowers and Bateman have no designation, so the Ravens could be at full strength at receiver. Tight end is thinner, with Hibner out and Durham Smythe on injured reserve. Rookie Josh Cuevas should see a bigger role.
Browns Injury Report: Cleveland Has Holes Too
The Browns ruled out quarterback Dillon Gabriel (back), defensive tackles Mike Hall Jr. (ankle) and Kalia Davis (quad), guard Teven Jenkins (back), and running back Dylan Sampson (knee). Several key players are questionable: defensive tackle Mason Graham (a team-high four sacks), linebacker Carson Schwesinger, running back Quinshon Judkins, and defensive end Derek Barnett.
For a second straight week, Cleveland elevated two defensive tackles from the practice squad. That could signal Graham isn’t ready to play. Baltimore loses Jurgens, but Cleveland could lose some of its best front-seven players. For the full matchup, read our Ravens vs. Browns preview.
Our Prediction
This is our take, and it isn’t a guarantee.
We expect Huntley to start, Ioane to play center, and Derrick Henry to carry the load. The Ravens ran for 208 yards against Atlanta, and the same formula can work in Cleveland: run the ball, control the clock, and protect the quarterback. It won’t be pretty, but we lean Ravens in a close game.
What to Watch Today
- The inactives list. Check Vorhees, Jones, Lane, Graham, Judkins, and Schwesinger.
- The right side of the Ravens’ line. Who starts at guard?
- Hendrickson’s first snaps. Does he get to Watson early?
- Huntley’s start. Does he move the offense on the first drive?
- Lane’s targets. How much does the Ravens’ rookie play?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on the Baltimore Ravens injury report for today?
Jackson (ankle), Jurgens (concussion), Washington (ankle), and Hibner (hand) are out. Vorhees (foot) and Jones (ankle) are questionable. Hendrickson, Flowers, and Bateman have no designation, and Lane was activated from injured reserve.
When does the Ravens injury report come out?
The first official report of the week usually comes Wednesday, with updates Thursday and the final designations Friday. Teams announce inactives about 90 minutes before kickoff on Sunday.
Is Lamar Jackson playing today?
No. Minter ruled Jackson out on Friday, and Tyler Huntley starts.
What time do the Ravens play today?
Kickoff is today, October 18, at 1 p.m. ET at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, on Fox.
Who do the Ravens play next?
The Ravens host the Bengals on Sunday, October 25.
Final Thoughts
The Baltimore Ravens injury report for today looks tough at quarterback and center, but not hopeless. Hendrickson and Lane are back, the receivers are healthy, and the Browns are missing several players of their own. The offensive line is the real test.
What do you think? Do the Ravens grind out a win in Cleveland, or does the line cost them? Drop your take in the comments, and check back after the game for the latest Ravens news and updates.
