OWINGS MILLS, Md. โ After several reports saying cornerback Lardarius Webb is dealing with a toe injury that could sideline him for a few weeks, Ravens coach John Harbaugh stated otherwise on Monday afternoon.
Itโs up to you to choose whether you take what he says at face value.
When asked about the status of injured linebacker Ray Lewis, whoโs missed the Ravensโ last four games with a turf toe injury, Harbaugh provided an answer similar to what weโve heard over the last month with his star defensive player sidelined.
โThe Harbaugh scale would be very hopeful, very hopeful for his return,โ Harbaugh said. โHeโs doing a good job.โ
Reports have indicated for a few weeks that Lewis and the Ravens are targeting a potential comeback for the 36-year-old linebacker against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.
However, the Baltimore coach continued โ unprovoked โ to discuss his teamโs overall health in what sounded like a preventative measure to avoid any questions regarding the status of his No. 1 cornerback who leads the Ravens with four interceptions this season.
โAs far as injuries go, to answer your question, thereโs nothing serious coming out of that game,โ Harbaugh said. โWeโve got bumps and bruises. There may be some guys that we rest throughout the course of the week โ practice-wise โ but we anticipate everybody that was playing last week โ healthy-wise โ to be healthy this week. And weโre hoping to add some [returning] guys. Weโll see. Youโve got guys like [Lewis], Chris Carr off the top of my head. You can help me with anybody else.โ
At that point, a reported asked Harbaugh about Webbโs status for San Diego, and the response was brief in reiterating what he had already said.
โLardarius played last week, so you have that answer,โ Harbaugh said, โbut those other two guys would have a chance for this week. Weโll just have to see.โ
Draw any conclusion youโd like, but Harbaugh covered himself by using the word โanticipateโ in discussing any players who played in Sundayโs game being ready to play against the Chargers. By suggesting players may receive rest during practices this week, the Ravens coach may have bought himself a few days regarding Webb.
If Webb does appear on Wednesdayโs injury report โ as you would expect him to at this point โ Harbaugh can point to what he said on Monday and technically say he wasnโt being misleading.
Whether Webb plays this Sunday or not, itโs clear the Ravens coach had no intention of revealing his hand so early in the week.
As a result, weโll be left guessing until the middle of the week.
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Luke Jones
Luke Jones is the Ravens and Orioles beat reporter for WNST BaltimorePositive.com and is a PFWA member. His mind is consumed with useless sports knowledge, pro wrestling promos, and movie quotes, but he often forgets where he put his phone. Luke's favorite sports memories include being one of the thousands of kids who waited for Cal Ripken's autograph after Orioles games in the summer of 1995, attending the Super Bowl XXXV victory parade with his dad in the pouring rain, and watching the Terps advance to the Final Four at the Carrier Dome in 2002. Follow him on social media @BaltimoreLuke or email him at Luke@wnst.net.
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