OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith is expected to make his return for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins.
After participating fully in practice for a third straight day, Smith was officially listed as questionable to play in Week 13 after missing the previous two games with a back injury. Head coach John Harbaugh was pleased with the way Smith responded to practice and is looking forward to having his entire second-ranked defense on the field.
“He looks good. We weren’t sure early in the week if he was going to be able to go,” Harbaugh said. “He just responded well, and he looks good. It will mean a lot. It will help our defense. We’ll be really pretty much full strength out there, so that’s a big plus for us.”
The Ravens officially ruled out tight end Crockett Gillmore (hamstring), running back Lorenzo Taliaferro (hamstring), and guard Alex Lewis (ankle) after none of them practiced all week. Wide receiver Kamar Aiken (thigh) is listed as questionable and should play after practicing fully on Thursday and Friday.
Running back Buck Allen was designated as doubtful while dealing with a non-football injury. Harbaugh would not specify what he’s dealing with, but the 2015 fourth-round pick has been in the building over the last two days.
His likely absence will leave the Ravens with only two healthy tailbacks — Terrance West and Kenneth Dixon — but fullback Kyle Juszczyk could also carry the ball if necessary.
“Buck had a personal issue come up,” Harbaugh said. “That’s about the most I want to say about it right now. It’s just something that’s a personal issue right now that he’s dealing with. He may not be able to play in the game. We’re just going to have to see about that and where he’s at with it.”
For the first time since injuring his left shoulder in the Week 5 loss to Washington on Oct. 9, veteran guard Marshal Yanda was not listed on the final game status injury report. He was given the day off on Wednesday, but he was a full participant the rest of the week.
The Dolphins expect to have veteran left tackle Branden Albert (wrist) and rookie left guard Laremy Tunsil (shoulder) back in their starting lineup for Sunday’s game, but DeVante Parker’s status remains up in the air. The starting wide receiver missed practices all week with a back injury.
All three players were listed as questionable on the final injury report.
Center Mike Pouncey (hip) was officially ruled out against the Ravens.
The referee for Sunday’s game will be Carl Cheffers.
The Ravens will wear purple jerseys with black pants against the Dolphins.
According to Weather.com, the Sunday forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with temperatures up to 47 degrees and winds up to five miles per hour.
Below is the final injury report of the week:
BALTIMORE
OUT: TE Crockett Gillmore (thigh), G Alex Lewis (ankle), RB Lorenzo Taliaferro (thigh)
DOUBTFUL: RB Buck Allen (non-football injury)
QUESTIONABLE: WR Kamar Aiken (thigh), CB Jimmy Smith (back)
MIAMI
OUT: C Mike Pouncey (hip)
DOUBTFUL: CB Xavien Howard (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: OT Branden Albert (wrist), LB Kiko Alonso (hamstring), G Jermon Bushrod (calf), RB Kenyan Drake (knee), LB Jelani Jenkins (knee/hand), DT Earl Mitchell (back), WR DeVante Parker (back), G Laremy Tunsil (shoulder)
