OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Just a week after many feared the worst when C.J. Mosley was carted to the locker room in Cincinnati, the Ravens linebacker made a surprising return to practice on Thursday.
Mosley was a limited participant after many assumed him playing in Week 3 would be out of the question due to a bone bruise in his left knee. His presence on the field hardly guarantees he’ll suit up against Denver on Sunday, but Mosley jogged, hit the sled, and even practiced backpedaling during the portion of practice open to media. The three-time Pro Bowl selection has missed only two games in his NFL career and has played in games in the past after logging minimal practice time during the week.
The news wasn’t as encouraging for defensive tackle Michael Pierce, who remains sidelined with a foot injury. Pierce didn’t appear to leave last Thursday’s game early and even spoke to reporters after the 34-23 loss to the Bengals, but his absence would be significant as the Ravens try to slow the NFL’s second-ranked rushing attack. The reserve nose tackle is Baltimore’s highest-graded player in Pro Football Focus’ system through the first two weeks of the 2018 season.
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley (right elbow) practiced on a limited basis for a second straight day. The Ravens hope to have him at close to full strength to help an offensive line ranked just 28th by PFF so far this season.
Starting running back Alex Collins was a full participant in Thursday’s workout after sitting out the previous day with an illness.
The Broncos welcomed starting quarterback Case Keenum to practice after he missed Wednesday’s session due to knee soreness, but three other key veterans remained absent.
Below is Thursday’s full injury report:
BALTIMORE
DID NOT PARTICIPATE: , DT Willie Henry (abdomen), TE Hayden Hurst (foot), DT Michael Pierce (foot), LB Tim Williams (illness)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION: LB Matthew Judon (hamstring), LB C.J. Mosley (knee), OT Ronnie Stanley (elbow)
FULL PARTICIPATION: RB Alex Collins (illness)
DENVER
DID NOT PARTICIPATE: CB Adam Jones (thigh), LB Brandon Marshall (knee), DT Domata Peko (non-injury), OT Jared Veldheer (concussion)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION: S Dymonte Thomas (abdomen)
FULL PARTICIPATION: QB Case Keenum (knee), LB Shane Ray (wrist), CB Bradley Roby (wrist)
Ravens linebacker Mosley makes surprising return to practice
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is the Ravens and Orioles beat reporter for WNST BaltimorePositive.com and is a PFWA member. His mind is consumed with useless sports knowledge, pro wrestling promos, and movie quotes, but he often forgets where he put his phone. Luke's favorite sports memories include being one of the thousands of kids who waited for Cal Ripken's autograph after Orioles games in the summer of 1995, attending the Super Bowl XXXV victory parade with his dad in the pouring rain, and watching the Terps advance to the Final Four at the Carrier Dome in 2002. Follow him on social media @BaltimoreLuke or email him at Luke@wnst.net.
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