OWINGS MILLS, Md. — A week that started out troubling for the Ravens from a health standpoint turned out just fine as five defensive starters have been listed as probable on the final injury report of the week.
Safety Bernard Pollard (ribs), cornerback Lardarius Webb (knee), linebackers Jameel McClain (knee) and Paul Kruger (back), defensive end Pernell McPhee (knee), and left tackle Michael Oher all practiced fully on Friday before being listed as probable to play against the New England Patriots on Sunday night.
Offensive lineman Jah Reid has been ruled doubtful and was listed as a non-participant in Friday’s practice despite wearing a helmet and shell and appearing to take part in some drills during the portion of practice open to the media. He will not play on Sunday night.
Meanwhile, the Patriots officially ruled out tight end Aaron Hernandez, who left their Week 2 loss against the Arizona Cardinals with an ankle injury, and backup defensive tackle Justin Francis (ankle).
New England coach Bill Belichick listed 10 players as questionable, including wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (thigh), right guard Dan Connolly (concussion), and right tackle Sebastian Vollmer (back).
Here’s the final injury report …
BALTIMORE
DOUBTFUL: T Jah Reid (calf)
PROBABLE: LB Jameel McClain (knee), DE Pernell McPhee (knee), S Bernard Pollard (chest), CB Lardarius Webb (knee), LB Paul Kruger (back), T Michael Oher (ankle)
NEW ENGLAND
OUT: DT Justin Francis (ankle), TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE: C Dan Connolly (concussion), DE Brandon Deaderick (ankle), CB Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring), TE Daniel Fells (shin), WR Brandon Lloyd (thigh), G Logan Mankins (hip), C Nick McDonald (shoulder), CB Sterling Moore (knee), RB Shane Vereen (foot), T Sebastian Vollmer (back)
PROBABLE: S Patrick Chung (shoulder)
Webb, Pollard, three other defensive starters listed as probable for Patriots
Luke Jones
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