The Ravens will be without Ray Lewis tonight as they welcome the Kansas City Chiefs to Baltimore for their second preseason game.
Lewis is dealing with a family illness that caused him to miss Wednesday’s practice in Owings Mills and will not be present tonight, according to NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora. While his absence wouldn’t figure to have a great impact on the 16-year veteran’s preparation for the regular season, he will certainly be on the minds of teammates and coaches.
Assuming Jameel McClain makes his second straight start at the other inside linebacker position, third-year player Dannell Ellerbe would be the logical choice to take Lewis’ place in the starting lineup. The two, along with veteran Brendon Ayanbadejo, have seen the most time at the inside linebacker spot next to Lewis in the Ravens’ 3-4 defense during training camp.
Join WNST.net in the Purple Haze live chat at 7:30 as we bring live coverage from M&T Bank Stadium in the preseason home opener.
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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