The Baltimore Ravens are facing some challenges with key players missing from practice as they prepare for their upcoming “Monday Night Football” matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
Wide receivers Zay Flowers and Odell Beckham Jr. did not participate in Wednesday’s practice, raising concerns about the status of two important offensive weapons. While Head Coach John Harbaugh stated that there is “no concern” regarding Flowers, the absence of both receivers is noteworthy, especially given Beckham’s recent surge attributed to improved health.
Right tackle Morgan Moses, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury, also did not practice on Wednesday. The team may be managing players’ rest with an additional day of preparation due to the Monday night game, and the official injury report for the week will be released on Thursday.
On a positive note, safety Marcus Williams (groin) and left tackle Ronnie Stanley (concussion) were on the field for practice. Both players left Sunday’s win against the Jacksonville Jaguars early, and their presence is crucial for the upcoming matchup against the 49ers. Williams adds intelligence and range to the defense, while Stanley faces a challenging task against formidable pass rushers like Nick Bosa and Chase Young.
However, the Ravens are dealing with issues in the secondary as cornerbacks Ronald Darby and Jalyn Armour-Davis (concussion) were also absent from Wednesday’s practice. The team will likely provide more clarity on the status of these players in the upcoming injury report.
