OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens are still feeling the effects of a physically-demanding win in Oakland as six players sat out Wednesday’s practice in preparation for a Week 6 meeting with Chicago.
Cornerback Jimmy Smith (Achilles tendon), defensive tackles Brandon Williams (foot) and Carl Davis (hamstring), guard Matt Skura (knee), running back Terrance West (calf), and wide receiver Breshad Perriman (knee) were all missing from the field during the portion of practice open to media. Davis, Skura, and West all left last Sunday’s game with injuries and didn’t return while Smith’s Achilles flare-up limited him to just seven defensive snaps against the Raiders.
Should Brandon Williams not return to practice this week, he would miss his fourth straight game. Head coach John Harbaugh did not have any update when asked about the standout defensive lineman’s status during his Monday press conference, but Williams published a tweet on Wednesday hinting that his return would be in the near future.
Soon… #IWillRise pic.twitter.com/ZaEpcTLpZZ
— Brandon Williams (@BrandonW_66) October 11, 2017
Perriman caught two passes for 15 yards against the Raiders, doubling his reception total in what’s been a disappointing start to his third NFL season. It’s unknown whether his knee ailment will jeopardize his status for Sunday’s game against the Bears, but a health issue certainly won’t help him get going in 2017.
“We have to get him involved. Right now, there are not a ton of opportunities out there,” quarterback Joe Flacco said. “You hope that when he gets in those situations — like he was on Sunday — he can make the play. I think that’s going to do wonders for our offense and for him moving forward just to make a couple plays like that and prove to himself that he can go do it out there.”
Tight end Maxx Williams (ankle) and cornerback Jaylen Hill (hamstring) were both present and working after missing Sunday’s game. Williams has missed three straight contests while Hill hasn’t played in a game since the third week of the preseason.
Outside linebacker Tim Williams (thigh) was listed as a limited participant during Wednesday’s practice, but he was not present during the media viewing portion. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin was also limited with what was listed as a shoulder issue.
The Bears produced a fairly uneventful injury report Wednesday, but they cut former Ravens wide receiver and return specialist Deonte Thompson earlier in the day.
Below is Wednesday’s full injury report:
BALTIMORE
DID NOT PARTICIPATE: DT Carl Davis (thigh), WR Breshad Perriman (knee), G Matt Skura (knee), CB Jimmy Smith (Achilles), RB Terrance West (calf), DT Brandon Williams (foot)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION: CB Jaylen Hill (thigh), DB Anthony Levine (thigh), WR Jeremy Maclin (shoulder), LB Tim Williams (thigh)
FULL PARTICIPATION: TE Maxx Williams (ankle)
CHICAGO
DID NOT PARTICIPATE: CB Marcus Cooper (back), LB John Timu (knee, ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION: C Hroniss Grasu (hand), DT Nick Kwiatkoski (chest)
