OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley left the season opener with an ankle injury early in the second half, but it was another ailment that kept him sidelined for Wednesday’s practice.
The 2019 Pro Bowl selection was listed as having a hip issue on the official injury report while Baltimore ramped up preparation for its Week 2 trip to Houston. On Monday, head coach John Harbaugh had anticipated Stanley being on the field for the first practice of the week, but that was when his ankle was believed to be his only health concern.
“I haven’t been told anything serious,” said Harbaugh about Stanley’s left ankle injury that occurred on the opening drive of the second half of the 38-6 win over Cleveland. “They’re working on him down in the training room. I’d say Wednesday we’ll have a pretty good idea. But I expect him to be out there practicing Wednesday. That’s my expectation at this point.”
With Stanley sidelined, the Ravens turned to veteran D.J. Fluker at left tackle for the final 24 offensive snaps of the Browns game.
Cornerback Jimmy Smith was also absent from Wednesday’s practice with what was listed as a hip injury. Though he ultimately played 24 snaps in Week 1, the 32-year-old defensive back was a Sunday morning addition to the injury report and given a questionable designation because of back spasms.
Wide receiver Chris Moore (finger), defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (knee), and defensive end Calais Campbell (veteran day) were also missing from the workout, but running back Justice Hill (thigh) returned to practice as a limited participant after missing the season opener.
Having placed rookie inside linebacker Kristian Welch on practice squad injured reserve, the Ravens signed veteran tight end Xavier Grimble to their 16-man practice squad. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound Grimble was released by Indianapolis earlier this month after spending the previous four seasons with Pittsburgh. In 47 career games with the Steelers, the 27-year-old made 23 receptions for 239 yards and three touchdowns.
Benefiting from some extra rest since their season-opening loss to Kansas City last Thursday, the Texans had their entire 53-man roster on the practice field, but five-time Pro Bowl defensive end J.J. Watt (hip), wide receiver Brandin Cooks (quadriceps), right tackle Tytus Howard (ankle), and running back Duke Johnson (ankle) were all limited participants. Watt did not play in last November’s meeting between these teams, a 41-7 blowout win for Baltimore.
Below is Wednesday’s full injury report:
BALTIMORE
DID NOT PARTICIPATE: DE Calais Campbell (non-injury), DT Justin Madubuike (knee), WR Chris Moore (finger), CB Jimmy Smith (hip), OT Ronnie Stanley (hip)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION: RB Justice Hill (thigh)
HOUSTON
LIMITED PARTICIPATION: WR Brandin Cooks (quad), OT Tytus Howard (ankle), RB Duke Johnson (ankle), DE J.J. Watt (hip)
FULL PARTICIPATION: FB Cullen Gillaspia (hamstring), OLB Jonathan Greenard (ankle)
