Jah Reid In Concussion Protocol, Jimmy Smith Still Out
By Brett Foote
Jul 24, 2014; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tackle Jah Reid (76) blocks tackle Parker Graham (79) during practice at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Tuesday’s practice brought with it a new injury, this time to reserve offensive lineman Jah Reid. Following practice, John Harbaugh revealed that Reid was going through the NFL concussion protocol, putting his status in doubt for Saturday night’s game against the Washington Redskins. “Jah got a little head dinger,” Harbaugh said. “I don’t know the extent of it or how long he will be, but he hit his head [Monday]. So, he’s doing the concussion protocol.”
As per usual, several veteran players got the day off today.
Several players given day off, including Steve Smith, Torrey Smith, Chris Canty
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 19, 2014
Owen Daniels got a more official sounding description for his reason for not practicing after John Harbaugh had originally called it “old guy fatigue.”
Owen Daniels (leg soreness) still not practicing
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 19, 2014
owen daniels has 'swelling in his leg there's no injury there'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 19, 2014
In addition to Daniels and Reid, it was the usual suspects who missed practice Tuesday.
Not practicing: Webb, Rackley, Cody, Jah Reid (undisclosed), Asa Jackson, Van Sloten
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 19, 2014
And Jimmy Smith sat out another day.
Jimmy Smith (bruised chest) is also not practicing
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 19, 2014
Some rare good news on the injury front comes from Kelechi Osemele, who is coming off of back surgery. Osemele has certainly looked healthy out on the field and has been dominant at times.
Kelechi Osemele said his back is holding up fine after undergoing back surgery in November, says 'I'm feeling good right now.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 19, 2014