OWINGS MILLS, Md. — As if a poor performance in the Chicago loss weren’t bad enough, the Ravens offense remains banged up at the pass-catching positions ahead of their trip to Minnesota on Sunday.
Wide receivers Mike Wallace (back) and Breshad Perriman (concussion) were absent during the portion of Thursday’s workout open to the media while No. 1 wideout Jeremy Maclin (shoulder) was once again practicing in a red non-contact vest over his practice jersey. The status of those three remains unclear as Perriman left in the first half of last Sunday’s game and Maclin did not suit up against Chicago.
Wallace expressed optimism about his availability in the locker room after Thursday’s practice.
“My back’s just a little sore. I got hit with a helmet in my back [last Sunday],” Wallace said. “It’s just like a bone bruise. It’s just a matter of feeling better, but I should be fine for Sunday.”
Listed as a limited participant on Wednesday, Wallace being absent took concern at the position to a new level as general manager Ozzie Newsome re-signed veteran Griff Whalen to the 53-man roster. The 27-year-old Whalen was with Baltimore over the summer, making four catches for 32 yards in the preseason before being cut in early September.
To make room for Whalen, the Ravens cut offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom. Cornerback Sheldon Price was also waived from injured reserve on Thursday.
Tight ends Benjamin Watson (knee) and Maxx Williams (ankle) were also absent for the second straight day. Williams re-injured his left ankle in Sunday’s loss and is once again wearing a walking boot, making it unlikely that he’ll play against the Vikings.
Other absences from Thursday’s practice included defensive backs Jimmy Smith (Achilles tendon) and Lardarius Webb (undisclosed), running back Terrance West (calf), wide receiver Chris Matthews (undisclosed), guard Matt Skura (knee), and outside linebacker Tim Williams (thigh).
Inside linebacker C.J. Mosley was practicing in a red non-contact vest for the second straight day, but he did not appear on Wednesday’s injury report.
In better news, defensive tackles Brandon Williams (foot) and Carl Davis (hamstring) both practiced for the second straight day as they hope to return to action in Week 7. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley (mouth) also returned to practice after sitting out Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the Vikings welcomed back standout outside linebacker Anthony Barr (concussion/ankle) to practice on a limited basis. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs (groin) and quarterback Sam Bradford (knee) were non-participants once again, but Diggs reportedly did some work off to the side of the practice field.
He told reporters in Minnesota that his status is “kind of in the air right now” for Sunday’s game.
Below is Thursday’s full injury report:
BALTIMORE
DID NOT PARTICIPATE: WR Breshad Perriman (concussion), G Matt Skura (knee), CB Jimmy Smith (achilles), WR Mike Wallace (back), TE Benjamin Watson (knee), DB Lardarius Webb (knee), RB Terrance West (calf), TE Maxx Williams (ankle), LB Tim Williams (thigh)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION: DB Anthony Levine (thigh), WR Jeremy Maclin (shoulder), WR Chris Matthews (thigh)
FULL PARTICIPATION: DT Carl Davis (thigh), CB Jaylen Hill (thigh), OT Ronnie Stanley (mouth), DT Brandon Williams (foot)
MINNESOTA
DID NOT PARTICIPATE: QB Sam Bradford (knee), WR Stefon Diggs (groin), G Nick Easton (calf), WR Michael Floyd (hamstring)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION: CB Mackensie Alexander (hip), LB Anthony Barr (concussion/ankle), CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION: LB Emmanuel Lamur (ribs), RB Jerick McKinnon (ankle), CB Xavier Rhodes (shoulder), S Andrew Sendejo (groin), WR Laquon Treadwell (toe)
