OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens should have the services of left tackle Ronnie Stanley for their Week 2 trip to Houston after the 2019 Pro Bowl selection practiced fully on Friday.
Stanley was officially listed as questionable on the final injury report after missing practice on Wednesday due to a hip injury and being limited on Thursday. The 26-year-old injured his left ankle on the opening drive of the second half in last Sunday’s win over Cleveland, but that ailment wasn’t what kept him out of practice. Stanley appeared to be moving well during the portion of Friday’s workout open to reporters, running onto the practice field and later hitting a blocking sled without any limitations or signs of discomfort.
It’s good news for the Ravens after veteran backup D.J. Fluker struggled mightily in Stanley’s place and graded next to last among all offensive tackles to play a Week 1 offensive snap, according to Pro Football Focus.
Baltimore also listed cornerback Jimmy Smith (hip) and running back Justice Hill (thigh) as questionable for Sunday’s game. Smith missed Wednesday’s practice and remained a limited participant for the remainder of the week. The 32-year-old defensive back played in the season opener despite dealing with back spasms prior to the game, but it’s unclear if the hip ailment is related. Hill was upgraded to full participation on Friday, but the bigger question is whether the fourth-string running back will have a game-day role after rookie wide receiver Devin Duvernay handled kick returns effectively against the Browns.
The Ravens ruled out wide receiver Chris Moore (thigh) and defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (knee) for the second straight week as both have been sidelined since training camp.
Meanwhile, Houston didn’t listed three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt on its game status report despite the veteran defensive end being limited in practices with a hip issue this week. The Texans designated starting wide receiver Brandon Cooks (quad), starting right tackle Tytus Howard (ankle), and No. 2 running back Duke Johnson (ankle) as questionable, but all three practiced all week on a limited basis.
Below is the final injury report of the week:
BALTIMORE
OUT: DT Justin Madubuike (knee), WR Chris Moore (finger)
QUESTIONABLE: RB Justice Hill (thigh), CB Jimmy Smith (hip), OT Ronnie Stanley (hip)
HOUSTON
QUESTIONABLE: WR Brandin Cooks (quad), OT Tytus Howard (ankle), RB Duke Johnson (ankle), ILB Peter Kalambayi (hamstring)
