(Updated: 5:45 p.m.)
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Just when you think the Ravens are getting healthier with players returning to action, a new batch of injury concerns arises as there were four new absences on Monday afternoon.
Offensive lineman Jah Reid (calf) was activated from the active physically unable to perform list as he took the practice field for the first time during training camp. Reid was carted off the field with a calf injury on the final day of the Ravens’ mandatory minicamp on June 14 and suffered a setback shortly before the start of camp in late July.
The second-year lineman worked at right tackle with the second offense as the Ravens practiced in helmets, shells, and shorts on Monday. He will work at both guard and tackle as the coaching staff prefers to see how versatile he can be along the offensive line.
“It was a good start for him, and he got through most of the practice I believe,” coach John Harbaugh said. “He didn’t seem to have negative effects, so that was a good start for him, too.”
Wide receiver Tandon Doss (hamstring)) and cornerback Chykie Brown (hamstring) also returned to the practice field.
Meanwhile, defensive end Pernell McPhee, left guard Bobbie Williams, and wide receivers Jacoby Jones and Devin Goda didn’t participate in Monday’s workout. McPhee began the season on the active PUP list after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in the spring, but the second-year defensive lineman had declared himself to be 100 percent after Sunday’s practice in Annapolis.
Jones appeared to be dealing with a nagging leg issue during practice Sunday but finished the workout.
Williams is dealing with swelling in his right ankle and will also sit out Tuesday’s practice, according to Harbaugh. The 35-year-old guard missed the final three games of the 2011 season in Cincinnati after he fractured the ankle in Week 14.
“He’s really been working hard, but he needs [rest] and it will be good for him and it will help him,” Harbaugh said. “Now, you have an opportunity with that spot there to roll some guys in and move some guys around. It works out real well.”
In Williams’ absence, Bryant McKinnie worked at left tackle with the starting line while Michael Oher returned to the right tackle spot he manned last season. However, the most interesting move was rookie Kelechi Osemele occupying the left guard position, a spot he hasn’t worked during opening practices since organized team activities.
Tight ends Ed Dickson (shoulder) and Dennis Pitta (hand), cornerback Asa Jackson (hamstring), wide receiver David Reed (knee – active PUP list), defensive lineman Ryan McBean (ankle), and linebackers Josh Bynes (back), Darryl Blackstock (groin), and Terrell Suggs (Achilles tendon – non-football injury list) were also absent from Monday’s practice.
