Headlined by the much-awaited return of two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, the Ravens are as healthy as they’ve been all season ahead of Thursday night’s meeting with Miami.
For the first time this season, no one carries a game status designation into Week 9, meaning Baltimore will have its entire 53-man roster at its disposal when putting together its inactive list for the tilt with the Dolphins. Jackson was listed as a full participant all week after missing three straight games with a hamstring injury, and left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) was upgraded to full participation for Wednesday’s walk-through after previously being listed as limited.
Cornerbacks Nate Wiggins (groin) and T.J. Tampa (shoulder) as well as inside linebacker Teddye Buchanan (calf) were listed as limited Monday before being upgraded to full participation the last two days. Of course, the excitement surrounding Jackson’s return to the field speaks for itself as the Ravens aim to win back-to-back games for the first time this season.
“You really are happy no matter who the player is when they’re out there if they haven’t been out there,” head coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday. “But it’s certainly true for your quarterback. It’s certainly true for our quarterback. Lamar is our quarterback and he’s our guy, so having him out there is great. It’s exciting, and we’re excited for the opportunity on Thursday night to go down there and play.”
Miami isn’t as fortunate from a health standpoint after ruling out starting tight end Julian Hill (ankle) and listing starting safety Ashtyn Davis (quad) as doubtful for Thursday’s game. Edge rusher Bradley Chubb (shoulder/foot) was officially designated as questionable, but he and head coach Mike McDaniel have both expressed confidence about his availability.
Below is the final injury report for Week 9:
BALTIMORE
(No players carry a game status designation for Thursday night)
MIAMI
OUT: TE Julian Hill (ankle)
DOUBTFUL: S Ashtyn Davis (quadricep)
QUESTIONABLE: LB Bradley Chubb (shoulder/foot), WR Dee Eskridge (shoulder), CB Jason Marshall (hamstring), S Ifeatu Melifonwu (thumb)
