Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, fullback Patrick Ricard and cornerback Marcus Peters returned to practice Friday, bolstering their chances of playing in Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.
Andrews and Ricard, both Pro Bowl selections last season, missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with knee injuries. Peters, who’s missed only a handful of defensive snaps since Week 3, was out with a rest day and then a quadriceps injury.
After practice Friday, Andrews indicated that he’d be ready for Sunday’s game. “I’m excited to be out there at M&T Bank Stadium, getting loud and making plays,” he said, adding that his “body feels great.” Andrews leads the team in catches (39) and receiving yards (455).
Running back J.K. Dobbins missed his third straight practice and is unlikely to play Sunday in Baltimore. Coach John Harbaugh said he tweaked his knee in the team’s loss Sunday to the New York Giants.
Also missing were left tackle Ronnie Stanley, a full participant in Thursday’s practice; outside linebacker Justin Houston (groin), who was limited Wednesday and Thursday; and outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul, who typically rests on Friday.
Running backs Gus Edwards (knee) and Justice Hill (hamstring) could both return Sunday after practicing for the third straight day. Edwards, who would have to be activated to the 53-man roster, hasn’t played since tearing his ACL before last season. Hill’s missed the past two games.
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) practiced for a third straight day Friday and said his status for Sunday’s game against the Browns will be up to Harbaugh.
He said his sprained foot feels better every day. Bateman did not realize how serious the injury was when he suffered it during the Ravens’ Week 4 loss to the Buffalo Bills. “I was definitely unsure what it was,” he said. “Coming back, we found out what it was, and it was going to take a little time. We’ve done the treatment, and we’ll see where it goes.”
Bateman is averaging 22.1 yards per catch, best on the team, and the Ravens’ passing offense lost steam with him sidelined against the Cincinnati Bengals and Giants.
“It’s hard,” Bateman said of sitting out. “Everybody knows I got hurt last year, so dealing with injuries right now, it sucks, but it is what it is.”
Asked for a prediction on whether Harbaugh would activate him against the Browns, he said: “I honestly can’t wait to see what he says, either.”
Bateman said any speculation that he was unhappy with the Ravens signing veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson was off base: “I’m blessed he’s here. He’s a veteran, a future Hall of Famer. I can learn a lot from that guy, and we love him here. I know he’s going to help this team win.”
The Browns ruled out two starters for Sunday’s game, All-Pro right guard Wyatt Teller (calf) and Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward (concussion), along with reserve lineman Joe Haeg (concussion). Starting defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) and reserve defensive end Isaac Rochell are questionable.
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