OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith is listed as questionable and defensive tackle Brandon Williams is doubtful to play in the Week 6 meeting with the Chicago Bears.
For the second straight week, Smith sat out Wednesday and Thursday before taking part in Friday’s lighter session. Smith aggravated his sore Achilles tendon returning a fumble for a touchdown on the first defensive series in Oakland last Sunday and played only four snaps the rest of the way as rookie Marlon Humphrey took his place in the base defense.
Smith confirmed he’s been dealing with tendinitis and plans to play on Sunday if the decision is up to him. After practice, head coach John Harbaugh said he would review the workout film and confer with Smith to see how he was feeling before any decisions would be made about his status.
“I’ve never actually dealt with this before, so I don’t really know the major approach to it,” Smith said. “The plan is to just get ahead of it — which we have — and keep it calm, so I can go out there and perform.”
Williams made his long-awaited return to practice on a limited basis Friday, a positive sign for his availability against Minnesota next week. He said he took part in some scout-team work and was running and doing sprints the previous day.
The standout defensive lineman has a target date in mind for his return, but he wouldn’t disclose it.
“I’m right on schedule,” Williams said. “Right where [the foot] needs to be. I feel good.”
Defensive tackle Carl Davis also returned to practice for the first time since injuring his hamstring in the first quarter against the Raiders. He is listed as questionable to play against the Bears.
Running back Terrance West (calf) and guard Matt Skura (knee) were officially ruled out for Sunday while outside linebacker Tim Williams (thigh) was listed as doubtful after once again missing practice.
Wide receiver Breshad Perriman (knee) and tight end Maxx Williams (ankle) were again practicing without incident Friday and are expected to play despite being listed as questionable. Williams was a full participant all week and is poised to return after a three-game absence.
Rookie cornerback Jaylen Hill (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice for a third consecutive day and is questionable to make his NFL debut this week.
Meanwhile, the Bears officially ruled out wide receiver Markus Wheaton a day after he suffered a groin injury that’s expected to sideline him for several weeks. Starting right guard Kyle Long (ankle) was a full participant and wasn’t included on the final injury report after sitting out on Thursday.
According to Weather.com, the Sunday forecast in Baltimore calls for partly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching the low 80s and winds 10 to 15 miles per hour.
Below is the final injury report of the week:
BALTIMORE
OUT: G Matt Skura (knee), RB Terrance West (calf)
DOUBTFUL: DT Brandon Williams (foot), LB Tim Williams (thigh)
QUESTIONABLE: DT Carl Davis (thigh), CB Jaylen Hill (thigh), DB Anthony Levine (thigh), WR Jeremy Maclin (shoulder), WR Breshad Perriman (knee), CB Jimmy Smith (achilles), TE Maxx Williams (ankle)
CHICAGO
OUT: WR Markus Wheaton (groin), LB John Timu (knee, ankle)
QUESTIONABLE: C Hroniss Grasu (hand), LB Nick Kwiatkoski (chest)
